1 Timothy 1:1 - Exposition

Christ Jesus for Jesus Christ , A.V. and T.R.; according to for by , A.V.; Christ Jesus our hope for Lord Jesus Christ , which is our hope , A.V. and T.R. For the inscription, comp. Romans 1:1 , Romans 1:5 ; 1 Corinthians 1:1 ; 2 Corinthians 1:1 ; Galatians 1:1 ; Ephesians 1:1 ; Colossians 1:1 ; 2 Timothy 1:1 ; Titus 1:1 ; in all which St. Paul asserts his apostleship, and ascribes it directly to "the will of God" (comp. Galatians 1:11 , Galatians 1:12 , etc.). According to the commandment (as Titus 1:3 ) expresses the same truth, but possibly with a more direct reference to the command, "Separate me Paul and Barnabas," recorded in Acts 13:2 . This assertion of his apostolic authority indicates that this is not a private letter to Timothy, but a public Church document for all time. Our hope (comp. Colossians 1:27 ; Acts 28:20 ).