according to the Gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
Paul’s points in this pericope are the following. When a person teaches the Scriptures, he or she should distinguish speculation that goes beyond what God has revealed from the teaching of God’s Word (the method, 1 Timothy 1:4). Second, love for others should be primary (the motive, 1 Timothy 1:5), not a desire to glorify oneself. Third, the teacher should present a portion of Scripture considering the purpose for which God intended it (the meaning, 1 Timothy 1:8-10). Knowledge of the letter is not enough. A teacher should communicate the spirit of the divine Author as well.