Translation of Die Pastoralbriefe, 4th rev. ed. by H. Conzelmann.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-163).

Introduction: -- The question of authenticity -- The literary character of the pastoral epistles -- The theological character of the epistles -- pt. 1. First epistle to Timothy: -- Initial greeting -- Combat the Heretics! -- The situation of the writing of 1 Timothy -- Myths and genealogies -- "Good conscience" -- The gospel intrusted to Paul -- The terms "to be sound" and "sound" -- Paul, example of Paul's conversion -- The portrayal of Paul's conversion -- "The word stands firm" -- Exhortation regarding heretics -- The imagery of the military service of the pious -- On prayers for all men -- Prayer for the pagan authority -- The ideal of good Christian citizenship -- On prayer by men and women -- Instructions for women -- Conduct of bishops.

Teachings about duties -- The position of the bishop in pastoral epistles -- On conduct of deacons -- Word concerning the church -- Concerning the false teaching -- The "false teachers" of the pastoral epistles -- Instructions for Timothy -- Timothy as example -- The laying on of hands -- On widows -- On presbyters -- Presbyter -- Exhortation to Timothy -- On slaves -- Warning against false doctrine -- Warning against avarice -- The battle of faith -- Rules for the wealthy -- Warning against false "gnosis."

Second epistle to Timothy: -- Salutation; Christian tradition and apostolic suffering -- "Savior" in the pastoral epistles -- "Epiphany" in the pastoral epistles -- Apostasy or authentication -- Exhortation to suffering -- Personal authentication in veiw of Heretics -- Heretics are the sinners of the last days -- Summary exhortation -- Description of Paul's situation -- Instructions for Timothy -- Personal information about Paul -- Greetings and valediction -- The situation of 2 Timothy -- Information about persons -- The Epistle to Titus: -- Initial greeting -- Installation of Presbyters -- Against heretics in Crete -- Regulations for men, women, slaves -- Conduct based on the history of salvation -- The soteriological terminology of Titus 2:11-14 and 3:4-7.

General exhortations -- Rebirth -- Exhortations and warning about heretics -- Assignments and greetings -- The situation of the epistle to Titus -- Concluding greeting.