1 Timothy

1 Timothy shows how Christians can live in harmony and with integrity in a society of people with differing religious and cultural beliefs and values. This commentary provides an exposition of 1 Timothy's message, which is relevant to many theological and pastoral situations faced by Asian church communities today. Along with the detailed commentary, the authors provide cultural reflections on various topics surrounding church, government, and society.

The Asia Bible Commentary Series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the body of Christ in Asia by providing a pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible.

PAUL TREBILCO has a PhD from the University of Durham, UK. He is a Professor of New Testament Studies and Head of the Theology Programme at the University of Otago, New Zealand, and has authored several books.

SIMON H. RAE has a ThD from Australian College of Theology, Sydney, and is Principal Emeritus at Theological Hall, Knox College, New Zealand. He has been a visiting professor at Gajah Mada University, Indonesia, and is also the author of "Breath Becomes the Wind: Old and New in Karo Religion" (Otago University Press, 1994).

DEOLITO VISTAR has a PhD in New Testament from the University of Otago, New Zealand, and serves as vicar at St. Christopher's Anglican, Blenheim, New Zealand. He was trained for ministry at FEBIAS College of Bible, Philippines, and has previously served churches in the Philippines and South Korea. He is the author of two books.