Chapter 1
1-4 The apostle salutes Timothy.
5-11 The design of the law as given by Moses.
12-17 Of his own conversion and call to the apostleship.
18-20 The obligation to maintain faith and a good conscience.
Chapter 2
1-7 Prayer to be made for all persons, since the grace
of the gospel makes no difference of ranks or stations.
8-15 How men and women ought to behave, both in their
religious and common life.
Chapter 3
1-7 The qualifications and behaviour of gospel bishops.
8-13 And of deacons and their wives.
14-16 The reason of writing about these, and other church
affairs.
Chapter 4
1-5 Of departures from the faith that began already to
appear.
6-16 Several directions, with motives for due discharge
of duties.
Chapter 5
1-2 Directions as to the elder and younger men and women.
3-8 And as to poor widows.
9-16 Concerning widows.
17-25 The respect to be paid to elders. Timothy is to
take care in rebuking offenders, in ordaining ministers, and as to his
own health.
Chapter 6
1-5 The duty of Christians towards believing, as well
as other masters.
6-10 The advantage of godliness with contentment.
11-16 A solemn charge to Timothy to be faithful.
17-21 The apostle repeats his warning to the rich, and
closes with a blessing.