1 Timothy 1:18-20
Timothy should be a good leader in the church
1:18Some Christian leaders had prayed for Timothy before Paul wrote this letter. See 1 Timothy 4:14. They had spoken words from God to Timothy. Perhaps God had said that he would make Timothy strong. Timothy needed to be strong so that he could be a Christian leader.
1:18Timothy did not have to fight anyone. Paul did not mean that. He meant that Timothy had to be strong and brave, like a soldier. Then he could teach the true Christian message.
1:20Paul had told Hymenaeus and Alexander to leave the church . He wanted them to become ashamed of themselves. He hoped that they would learn to obey God.