1 Timothy 2
1 Timothy 3
a 3:4 Or him with proper
b 3:8 The word deacons refers here to Christians designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in verse 12; and in Romans 16:1 and Phil. 1:1.
c 3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons
d 3:16 Or vindicated in spirit
1 Timothy 4
a 4:6 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.
1 Timothy 5
a 5:18 Deut. 25:4
1 Timothy 6
a 6:2 Or and benefit from the service