1 Timothy 1

1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and Christ Jesus our hope;

2to Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

3As I urged you when I was going into Macedonia, stay at Ephesus that you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine,

4neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God’s stewardship, which is in faith—

5but the goal of this command is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith;