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Timothy from Lystra was known as the “son” of Paul the Apostle, and as his apprentice, was to learn the ways of the faith from him. Timothy was later sent to Ephesus to serve as Paul’s representative. The Ephesians had lost their focus on the message of the Gospel; they were materialistic and their lives were marked by ungodly living. Timothy’s task was to call them back to the cross, to remind...

The focus within section two of the epistle (2:1–3:13), which is written especially to Timothy in order to correct things in the church at Ephesus, is on the priority of the gospel and godliness. Having highlighted the significance of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ (2:1–7) he has addressed the issue of godly behaviour within the congregation (2:8–15). In doing so, he has divided his comments between men and women, but has given
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