1 Advice to a Young Preacher From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, by the command of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our hope.

2 To Timothy, a true son to me because you believe. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

3 Warning Against False Teaching I want you to stay in Ephesus. I asked you to do that when I went into Macedonia. Some people there in Ephesus are teaching false things. Stay there so that you can command them to stop.