encratism การใช้

• The origins of the epistle remain unclear, however, it contains strong features of encratism ( which was condemned by Paul in his writings to Saint Timothy ) and may have connections with the Priscillianist movement in fifth century Spain.
• The text seems to be contending against nascent Gnosticism ( 1 Tim 1 : 4, 1 Tim 4 : 3 ) ( see Encratism ), which would suggest a later date due to Gnosticism developing primarily in the latter 1st century.