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 # 1 Timothy 01 General Notes #
 
+#### Structure and formatting ####
+
+Paul formally introduces this letter in verses 1-2. Writers often began letters in this way in the ancient Near East.
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 #### Special concepts in this chapter ####
 
 ##### Spiritual children #####