1 Timothy 1:3 “As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Eph…”

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

Other translations

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,

World English Bible

As I urged you when I was going into Macedonia, stay at Ephesus that you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine,

American Standard Version

As I exhorted thee to tarry at Ephesus, when I was going into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge certain men not to teach a different doctrine,

Geneva Bible 1599

As I besought thee to abide still in Ephesus, when I departed into Macedonia, so doe, that thou mayest warne some, that they teach none other doctrine,

Darby Translation

Even as I begged thee to remain in Ephesus, [when I was] going to Macedonia, that thou mightest enjoin some not to teach other doctrines,

Young's Literal Translation

according as I did exhort thee to remain in Ephesus — I going on to Macedonia — that thou mightest charge certain not to teach any other thing,

Bible in Basic English

It was my desire, when I went on into Macedonia, that you might make a stop at Ephesus, to give orders to certain men not to put forward a different teaching,

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Cross references

“at”

Acts 19:1–10

Acts 19:1–10 · BSB

While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples

“when”

Acts 20:1–3 Philippians 2:24

Acts 20:1–3 · BSB

When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia.

Philippians 2:24 · BSB

And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.

“charge”

1 Timothy 6:3 Titus 1:9–11 2 John 1:7 1 Timothy 4:6 1 Timothy 4:11 Colossians 2:6–11

1 Timothy 6:3 · BSB

If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,

Titus 1:9–11 · BSB

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 · BSB

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.

1 Timothy 4:6 · BSB

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 · BSB

Command and teach these things.

Colossians 2:6–11 · BSB

Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,

Also

Acts 18:19

Acts 18:19 · BSB

When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

4or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.

Read 1 Timothy 1