1Ti 1:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : Paul explains why Timothy is in Ephesus: I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine (1 Timothy 1:3 ). Paul asked Timothy to stay in Ephesus, even though Timothy wanted to travel with him. Timothy’s job is to make sure that no one teaches anything different from the true Christian message. Paul stresses that church leaders must teach only the pure gospel, not add or take away from it. He warns against “fables and endless genealogies”—false stories and arguments that only cause confusion and do not help people grow in faith (Galatians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 2:17 ). Paul’s goal is for Christians to be built up in faith and godliness, not distracted by pointless debates. Godly teaching should help people trust God more and live in a way that pleases Him (Hebrews 11:6 ).

‏ 1 Timothy 1:3

v. 3: Paul explains why Timothy is in Ephesus: I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine (1 Timothy 1:3 ^a). Paul asked Timothy to stay in Ephesus, even though Timothy wanted to travel with him. Timothy’s job is to make sure that no one teaches anything different from the true Christian message. Paul stresses that church leaders must teach only the pure gospel, not add or take away from it. He warns against “fables and endless genealogies”—false stories and arguments that only cause confusion and do not help people grow in faith (Galatians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 2:17 ^b). Paul’s goal is for Christians to be built up in faith and godliness, not distracted by pointless debates. Godly teaching should help people trust God more and live in a way that pleases Him (Hebrews 11:6 ^c).