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1 Timothy 1:3
As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Timothy while departing for Macedonia, instructing him to remain behind in Ephesus.
The words — The Greek παρεκάλεσα (parekalesa) translates literally as "I urged," and προσμεῖναι (prosmeinai) means "to remain," establishing the directive as a firm retention rather than a suggestion.
The thread — This command to halt false instruction runs parallel to 1 Timothy 6:3, Galatians 1:6, and 2 John 1:9, which all identify departure from established teaching as a critical breach.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to prioritize staying in place and correcting specific teachers over personal convenience or independent theological exploration.
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The Greek words
King James Version
As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
Cross-references
- 1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,
- Galatians 1:6 I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—
- 2 John 1:9 Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son.
- Titus 1:9 He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.
- 2 John 1:7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, refusing to confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.
- Acts 20:1 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia.
- Colossians 2:6 Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,
- 1 Timothy 4:6 By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
- 1 Timothy 4:11 Command and teach these things.
- Acts 18:19 When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.