Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. SERVANTS. Explanatory predicate, "Let as many as are under the yoke" (as) slaves (1 Corinthians 7:21; Ephesians 6:5; Colossians 3:22; Titus 2:9). Ther... [ Continue Reading ]
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort. AND, [ De (G1161)] - 'But.' The opposition is between Christian slaves under the... [ Continue Reading ]
If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; TEACH OTHERWISE - that I desire thee to "teach" (1 Timothy 6:2). The Greek indicative implies, he puts not a supposed case, but one actual... [ Continue Reading ]
He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, HE IS PROUD, [ tetufootai (G5187)] - 'beclouded;' filled with the fumes of self-conceit (1 Timothy 3:6), while "knowing nothing" - namely, of the doctrine accord... [ Continue Reading ]
Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. PERVERSE DISPUTINGS, [paradiatribai] - useless disputings. A Delta G 'Aleph (') f g, Vulgate, read [ diaparatribai (G1275a)] 'lasting,' 'incessant contests.' "Str... [ Continue Reading ]
But godliness with contentment is great gain. BUT. Though they err, there is a sense in which 'piety is' not merely gain, but "great gain:" not the gaining which they pursue, which makes men discontented with present possessions, and using religion as "a cloak of covetousness" (1 Thessalonians 2:... [ Continue Reading ]
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. FOR - confirming the reasonableness of "contentment." If riches could be gain for the other world, there would be reason for discontent in present poverty. But our real gain must be something not lost, like riche... [ Continue Reading ]
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. AND, [ De (G1161)] - 'But.' In contrast to greedy gain-seekers (1 Timothy 6:5). HAVING - so long as we have. FOOD, [ diatrofas (G1305)] - food sufficient continually supplied for our wants: we, as believers, shall have this. RAIMENT,... [ Continue Reading ]
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. WILL BE RICH, [ boulomenoi (G1014)] - 'wish to be rich;' to have more than "food and raiment;" not merely willing, but resolved, and earnestly desiri... [ Continue Reading ]
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. THE LOVE OF MONEY - not the money, but the love of it-wishing to be rich (1 Timothy 6:9) - 'is a root (not "the root") of all evils.' ... [ Continue Reading ]
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. BUT THOU - in contrast to the "some" (1 Timothy 6:10). MAN OF GOD - who hast God as thy riches (Genesis 15:1; Psalms 16:5; Lamentations 3:24): primarily Timothy as a minister ... [ Continue Reading ]
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT - against Satan, the world, and the flesh. Birks, This letter was written from Corinth, where national games recurred at state... [ Continue Reading ]
I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; IN THE SIGHT OF GOD - a far more solemn witness than those "many witnesses" (1 Timothy 6:12) before whom Timothy had made profession. QUICKENETH ALL... [ Continue Reading ]
That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: KEEP THIS COMMANDMENT - Greek, 'the commandment;' i:e., the Gospel rule (John 13:34; 1 Timothy 1:5; Titus 2:12; 2 Peter 2:21; 2 Peter 3:2). WITHOUT SPOT, UNREBUKEABLE - agreeing with "thou... [ Continue Reading ]
Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; IN HIS TIMES, [ kairois (G2540) idiois (G2398)] - 'His own (fitting) seasons' (Acts 1:7). The plural implies successive stages in manifesting the kingdom of God, each having its own appr... [ Continue Reading ]
Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen. Frequent doxologies occur in the pastoral letters; the apostle now, in advancing years, realizing more and more God's presence, and i... [ Continue Reading ]
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; Resuming the subject (1 Timothy 6:5; 1 Timothy 6:10). Ephesus abounded in rich men. The immortality of God, alone rich in glory, an... [ Continue Reading ]
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; DO GOOD - like God Himself (Psalms 119:68; Acts 14:17) and Christ (Acts 10:38). Tittmann translates [ agathoergein (G14)]: to do well; as to be beneficent is a distinct word [agathopoiein]. RICH IN... [ Continue Reading ]
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. LAYING UP IN STORE, [ apotheesaurizontas (G597)] - 'therefrom;' i:e., from their abundance. [Bengel makes the apo mean laying apart against a future time, Matthew 6:19 ]. This is... [ Continue Reading ]
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: 21. Recapitulatory conclusion: the main aim of the letter summarily stated. O TIMOTHY. A personal appeal, marking his affection for Timothy, and his prescienc... [ Continue Reading ]
Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. WHICH (FALSELY-CALLED SCIENCE) SOME PROFESSING ... ERRED (note, ) - literally, missed the mark (2 Timothy 3:7). True sagacity is inseparable from faith. 'It is incredible that any forger in the second century should have... [ Continue Reading ]