eng_aiv Amundson Interpretive Version 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1 Tim 1 Timothy id=eng_aiv name=Amundson Interpretive Version (AIV) status=draft spec=USFM-USX 3.1.1 export=2026-11-02 char:add=translator-addition-italic char:wj=words-of-Jesus-as-received-unmapped note:f=footnotes para:r=parallel-passage-references para:d=psalm-superscriptions Paul’s Greeting to Timothy (2 Timothy 1:1–2) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus1.1 BYZ and TR of Jesus Christ according to the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus1.1 BYZ and TR of the Lord Jesus Christ our hope, To Timothy, my genuine child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father1.2 BYZ and TR God our Father and Christ Jesus1.2 Scrivener TR Jesus Christ our Lord. Correcting False Teachers (Titus 1:10–16) Just as I exhorted you to remain in Ephesus in my going to Macedonia, so that you might charge certain ones not to teach other doctrines nor to give heed to myths and endless genealogies, which cause controversies rather than the stewardship of God that is in faith.1.4 Or rather than the stewardship of God's work, which is by faith Now the goal of our charge is love out of a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith, from which certain ones, having missed the mark, turned aside to empty talk, wanting to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say nor that about which they confidently assert. Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, knowing this, that law is not laid for a righteous one, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for slayers of man, for the sexually immoral, homosexuals, enslavers,1.10 Or kidnappers liars, perjurers, and if anything other is opposed to being sound in the teaching, according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, with which I was entrusted. God’s Grace to Paul I have1.12 BYZ and include And I have. gratitude to the One having empowered me, Christ Jesus our Lord, that He esteemed me faithful, having put me to service, formerly being a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and insolent; but I was shown mercy, because, being ignorant, I did it in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord exceedingly abounded with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Trustworthy is the word, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But because of this I was shown mercy, so that in me, the foremost, Christ Jesus1.16 BYZ and TR Jesus Christ might display all patience, as a pattern for those being about to believe on Him unto eternal life. Now to the King of the ages, the immortal, invisible, the only God,1.17 BYZ and TR the only wise God be honor and glory to the ages of the ages! Amen. I commit to you this charge, Timothy my child, according to the prophecies upon you going before, so that by them you may wage the good warfare, having faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust away, made a shipwreck concerning the faith, of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan so that they should be disciplined not to blaspheme. A Call to Prayer I exhort, therefore, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings to be made for all men, for kings and all those being in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This2.3 BYZ and TR For this is good and acceptable before God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, the One having given Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony in their own proper times, in regard to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I speak the truth;2.7 BYZ and TR include in Christ. I do not lie—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. Therefore I want the men in every place2.8 Or in every place (of worship) to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension. Instructions to Women Likewise also women are to adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and sound-mindedness, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but with what is proper to women professing the fear of God through good works. Let a woman2.11 Or wife; also in verse 12 learn in quietness, in all submission. But I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to use authority over a man,2.12 Or over her husband but to be in quietness. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman, having been deceived, has come into transgression. But she will be saved through childbearing, if they remain in faith and love and holiness, with sound-mindedness. Qualifications for Overseers (Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–4) Trustworthy is the word: If anyone aspires to overseership, he is desirous of a good work. Therefore it is necessary for the overseer to be above reproach, the husband of one wife,3.2 Or faithful to his wife; also in verse 12 sober, sound-minded, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to wine, not a striker3.3 BYZ and TR include not greedy for money. but gentle, not quarrelsome, not loving money, presiding over his own house well, having children in submission, with all dignity— but if anyone does not know how to preside over his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?— not a novice, lest, having been puffed up, he might fall into the judgment of the devil. And it is necessary for him also to have a good testimony from those outside, so that he might not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. Qualifications for Deacons (Acts 6:1–7) Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not being given to much wine, not greedy for shameful gain, holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. And these also, let them be tested first; then let them serve, being blameless. Women3.11 Or Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. Let deacons be husbands of one wife, presiding over their children and their own households well. For those having served well acquire a good standing for themselves and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. The Mystery of Godliness I write these things to you, hoping to come to you in quickness, but if I should delay, so that you may know how it is necessary to conduct oneself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and base of the truth. And confessedly, great is the mystery of godliness: He who appeared3.16 BYZ and TR God appeared in flesh, was justified in the Spirit,3.16 Or was vindicated in spirit was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory. A Warning against Apostasy But the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and teachings of demons, in the hypocrisy of liars, having been seared in their own conscience, forbidding to marry, requiring to abstain from foods that God created for reception with thanksgiving by the faithful and by those knowing the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, being received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the word of God and intercession. A Good Servant of Jesus Christ Laying before the brothers these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus,4.6 BYZ and TR of Jesus Christ being nourished in the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have closely followed. But reject profane and silly myths. Rather, train yourself unto godliness. For bodily exercise is to a little profit, but godliness is profitable for everything, having the promise4.8 GOC and F35 promises of the present life and of the one about to be. Trustworthy is the word, and worthy of full acceptance. For unto this we toil and strive,4.10 SBL, BYZ, and TR we toil and suffer reproach because we have hoped on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. Command and teach these things. Let no one despise your youth, but be a pattern for the believers in word, in conduct, in love,4.12 BYZ and TR include in spirit. in faith, in purity. Until I come, give heed to the reading, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not be negligent of the gift in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the elderhood. Ponder these things; be in them, so that your advancement may be apparent to all. Give heed to yourself and to the teaching. Continue in them; for doing this, you will save both yourself and those hearing you. Reproof and Respect Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; younger men as brothers; older women as mothers; younger women as sisters, in all purity. Honoring True Widows (Ruth 1:1–5) Honor widows who are truly widows. But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn to be devout first to their own household and to give back recompense to parents, for this is acceptable5.4 GOC and TR good and acceptable before God. Now she who is truly a widow and having been left alone has hoped on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day. But she given to luxury has died while living. Also command these things, so that they may be above reproach. But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Let a widow be enrolled, being not less than sixty years old, the wife of one man, being testified to in good works: if she brought up children, if she entertained strangers, if she washed the feet of the saints, if she gave relief to those being oppressed, if she followed after every good work. But refuse younger widows; for when they might grow wanton against Christ, they want to marry, having judgment because they set aside the first faith. And at the same time also they learn to be idle, going around the houses, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, speaking things not being proper. Therefore I intend for younger ones to marry, to bear children, to manage their households, to give the one opposing no occasion in favor of reviling. For already some turned aside after Satan. If any believing woman has widows, let her give relief5.16 BYZ and TR If any believing man or woman has dependent widows, let them give relief to them, and let the church not be burdened, so that it may give relief to those truly widows. Honoring Elders Let the elders presiding well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those laboring in the word and the teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox treading out grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”5.18 Deuteronomy 25:4 5.18 Luke 10:7; see also Leviticus 19:13 and Deuteronomy 24:14–15. Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except upon two or three witnesses. But5.20 BYZ and TR do not include But those sinning, rebuke before all, so that the rest may have fear also. A Charge to Timothy I earnestly testify before God and Christ Jesus5.21 BYZ and TR and the Lord Jesus Christ and the chosen angels that you should keep these things without prejudice, doing nothing according to partiality. Lay hands on no one quickly, nor share in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. No longer drink water, but use a little wine, because of the stomach and your frequent ailments. The sins of some men are evident, going before them to judgment; but some also they follow after. Likewise also, the good works are evident, and even those being otherwise are not able to be hidden. Serving with Honor (Ephesians 6:5–9; Colossians 3:22–25) As many as are under a yoke as slaves, let them esteem their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be blasphemed. Now those having believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brothers; but rather, let them serve, because those being helped by the good work are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things. Reject False Doctrines If anyone teaches another doctrine and does not draw near, being sound in the words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching according to godliness, he is puffed up, knowing nothing, but diseased about controversies and fights about words, out of which come envy, strife, slander, evil suspicions, and constant arguing of men thoroughly corrupted in mind and deprived of the truth, supposing godliness to be a means of gain.6.5 BYZ and TR include Withdraw yourself from such. Godliness with Contentment But godliness with contentment is a means of great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, because6.7 BYZ and TR so certainly neither are we able to bring out anything. But having sustenance and coverings, with these we will be content. But those wishing to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all evils, which some, stretching after, were led astray away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. Fight the Good Fight But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Lay hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession before many witnesses. I charge you before God, the One giving life to all things, and Christ Jesus, the One having testified the good confession before Pontius Pilate, for you to keep the commandment, without stain, above reproach, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which He will show in His own times, the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of those being kings and the Lord of those being lords, the One alone having immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no one of men has seen nor is able to see, to whom be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. A Charge to the Rich (Proverbs 23:1–5; James 5:1–6) Charge the rich in the present age not to be high-minded, nor to have hoped on the uncertainty of riches, but on God,6.17 BYZ and TR but in the Living God the One richly providing us all things for enjoyment; to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous in distributing, ready to share, treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for that which is about to be, so that they may lay hold of that which is truly life.6.19 BYZ and TR of eternal life Guard the Faith O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted, avoiding profane, empty utterances, and opposing arguments of that which is falsely named “knowledge,” which some, professing, missed the mark concerning the faith. Grace be with you⁺ all.6.21 BYZ and TR include Amen.