Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, 1 Timothy

"Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, 1 Timothy" by Richard Francis Weymouth is a modern English translation of the New Testament epistle, likely written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a religious text containing the Apostle Paul's guidance and instructions addressed to Timothy, emphasizing matters of faith, church leadership, and Christian conduct. In the letter, Paul encourages Timothy to remain steadfast in faith and to fulfill his duties as a leader within the church in Ephesus. The text outlines the qualities required for church leaders, the importance of sound teaching, and the necessity of prayer and good works within the Christian community. Paul warns against false teachings and stresses the significance of a clear conscience and sincere faith. Throughout the epistle, Paul addresses practical issues of church governance, moral conduct, and personal integrity, urging believers to uphold the foundations of their faith in the face of challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Dr. Richard Francis Weymouth (1822–1902) was an English schoolmaster, Baptist layman and Bible student known particularly for producing one of the earliest modern language translations of the New Testament.