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1 Timothy 1:3

Timothy’s Task in Ephesus

3 As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus ^{▼▼ For location see Journey of Paul map 1-D2; Journey of Paul map 2-D2; Journey of Paul map 3-D2; Journey of Paul map 4-D2.} to instruct ^{▼▼ This word implies authoritative instruction: “direct, command, give orders” (cf. 1 Tim 4:11; 5:7; 6:13, 17). See BDAG 760 s.v. παραγγέλλω.} certain people not to spread false teachings, ^{▼▼ Grk “to teach other doctrines,” different from apostolic teaching (cf. 1 Tim 6:3).}