Pastoral Epistle

noun

: one of three New Testament letters including two addressed to Timothy and one to Titus that give advice on matters of church government and discipline

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Pastoral Epistle was in 1836

Dictionary Entries Near Pastoral Epistle

Cite this Entry

“Pastoral Epistle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pastoral%20Epistle. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on Pastoral Epistle

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!