The Epistles of Paul the Apostle to Timothy, written by the apostle to his friend Timothy at Lystra, tell of the conditions in the church and describe the qualifications and duties of church officers. Second Timothy contains Paul’s request that Timothy come to Rome to see him.

1 Timothy 2

2:15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.