Matthew Henry Commentary 1 Timothy 1:1-4

"Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Saviour, and Christ Jesus our hope; unto Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 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, neither to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questionings, rather than a dispensation of God which is in faith; [so do I now]." — 1 Timothy 1:1-4 (ASV)

Jesus Christ is a Christian's hope; all our hopes of eternal life are built upon him, and Christ is in us the hope of glory.

The apostle seems to have been the means of Timothy's conversion. Timothy served with him in his ministry as a dutiful son with a loving father.

Whatever raises questions, is not edifying; whatever gives occasion for doubtful disputes pulls down the church rather than builds it up.

Godliness of heart and life can only be maintained and increased, by the exercise of faith in the truths and promises of God, through Jesus Christ.