Bible passages

1 Timothy 6:1–2

A Slavery Instruction about Honour and Service

Read with an adult. The passage speaks within slavery, including the difficult case of a believing master.

1 Timothy 6:3–5

Good Teaching Must Fit Jesus' Words

A teacher's message and its effect on people both matter.

1 Timothy 6:6–10

Contentment Is Better Than Loving Money

Money can meet needs, but loving it as life's goal can become a trap.

1 Timothy 6:11–16

Pursue Goodness before the God Who Gives Life

Timothy is called away from greed toward steady faith, love and gentleness.

1 Timothy 6:17–19

Use Wealth for Generous Good Work

The instruction asks where rich people's hope rests and where their possessions go.

1 Timothy 6:20–21

Timothy, Guard What Was Entrusted to You

The final warning distinguishes real knowledge from impressive claims that mislead.

Older students and adults

2 Timothy 1:1–2

A Loved Timothy and Promised Life in Christ

The second letter's greeting again places a close relationship within God's gifts.

Older students and adults

2 Timothy 1:3–12

Remember Your Faith and Do Not Be Ashamed

Paul recalls Timothy's family faith and urges courage shaped by love and self-control.

Older students and adults

2 Timothy 1:13–18

Guard the Teaching and Remember Loyal Help

Some people turned away; Onesiphorus came close and brought comfort.

2 Timothy 2:1–13

Pass the Teaching On and Keep Enduring

A soldier, an athlete and a farmer each help picture steady service.

2 Timothy 2:14–26

Handle Truth Carefully and Correct Gently

Truthful teaching needs both a clear message and a gentle manner.

2 Timothy 3:1–9

Religious Appearance Can Hide Harmful Conduct

Read with an adult. The warning describes selfishness and people who exploit others while appearing religious.

2 Timothy 3:10–17

Scripture Teaches and Prepares People for Good Work

Timothy is urged to continue what he has learned, with Scripture shaping both truth and conduct.

2 Timothy 4:1–8

Teach Patiently and Finish Faithfully

A solemn teaching charge is followed by Paul's hope as his own course reaches its end.

2 Timothy 4:9–15

Bring Mark, a Cloak and the Books

Personal requests show ordinary needs alongside service and opposition.

2 Timothy 4:16–18

The Lord Stood by Paul When Others Left

An honest account of abandonment is joined to mercy, strength and lasting hope.

2 Timothy 4:19–22

Come before Winter, and Grace Be with You

The closing remembers names, reports sickness and gives a time-sensitive request.

Titus 1:1–4

A Promise of Life and a Greeting to Titus

Paul's opening joins a trusted promise with a message placed in his care.

Titus 1:5–9

Choose Elders Who Care Well and Teach Truthfully

Titus must help put things in order in Crete, including choosing dependable leaders.

Titus 1:10–16

Deceptive Teaching Must Be Tested by Conduct

Read with an adult. The passage contains a harsh saying about Cretans within a dispute about harmful teachers.

Titus 2:1–10

Good Teaching Should Show in Daily Conduct

Read with an adult. Titus is told to teach different age and household groups, including enslaved people.

Titus 2:11–15

Grace Teaches a New Way to Live

God's kindness is described as both saving and teaching while believers wait for Jesus.

Titus 3:1–8

Mercy Saves and Leads to Helpful Lives

The call to gentleness starts by remembering that the writers too once needed rescue.

Titus 3:9–11

Warn about Division, Then Step Away

The instruction concerns empty quarrels and someone who keeps causing division after warnings.