An apostle of Jesus Christ. This title appears in the salutations of Romans, 1st and 2nd Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Colossians. In Philippians, Paul and Timothy the servants of Jesus Christ. Philemon a prisoner. This formal announcement of apostleship is strange in a private letter. By the c... [ Continue Reading ]
My own son in the faith [γ ν η σ ι ω τ ε κ ν ω ε ν π ι σ τ ε ι]. More correctly, "my true child in faith." Comp. Titus 1:4. With these two exceptions, teknon or uiJov ejn pistei does not occur in N. T. En pistei or th pistei is not come on Paul; see 1 Corinthians 16:13; 2 Corinthians 8:7; 2 Corinthi... [ Continue Reading ]
Even as [κ α θ ω ς]. An awkward construction, there being nothing to answer to kaqwv. To abide [π ρ ο σ μ ε ι ν α ι]. To continue on. The compound does not occur in Paul, but is found in Acts 11:23; Acts 13:43; Acts 18:18. When I went [π ο ρ ε υ ο μ ε ν ο ς]. Better, was going, or was on my way. T... [ Continue Reading ]
Give heed [π ρ ο σ ε χ ε ι ν]. o P. Frequent in LXX and Class. Lit. To hold to. Often with ton noun the mind, which must be supplied here. It means here not merely to give attention to, but to give assent to. So Acts 8:6; Acts 16:14; Hebrews 2:1; 2 Peter 1:19. Fables [μ υ θ ο ι ς]. Muqov, in its wid... [ Continue Reading ]
The end of the commandment [τ ε λ ο ς τ η ς π α ρ α γ γ ε λ ι α ς]. The article with "Commandment" points back to might'st charge, ver. 3. Rend. Therefore, of the charge. Telov end, aim, that which the charge contemplates. Love [α γ α π η]. See on Gal. ver. 22. The questionings, on the contrary, en... [ Continue Reading ]
Having swerved [α σ τ ο χ η σ α ν τ ε ς]. Past o. In LXX, Sir. 7 19; 1 Corinthians 7:9. It means to miss the mark. Have turned aside [ε ξ ε τ ρ α π η σ α ν]. o P. Comp. 1 Timothy 5:15; 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 4:4; Hebrews 12:13. Vain Jangling [μ α τ α ι ο λ ο γ ι α ν]. N. T. o. o LXX o Class. The... [ Continue Reading ]
Desiring [θ ε λ ο ν τ ε ς]. The participle is explanatory and confirmatory of the preceding statement : since they desire. Teachers of the law [ν ο μ ο δ ι δ α σ κ α λ ο ι]. o P. It occurs in Luke 5:17 and Acts 5:34. Nomov is, apparently, the Mosaic law. These teachers may have been arbitrary inter... [ Continue Reading ]
Good [κ α λ ο ς]. Comp. Romans 7:16. Morally excellent and salutary. See on James 10:11. This is the only instance of crasqai to use with nomov law. Lawfully [ν ο μ ι μ ω ς]. Past o. o LXX The nature of the proper use of the law - is indicated by the next clause.... [ Continue Reading ]
Knowing [ε ι δ ω ς]. The participle is connected with tiv one, a man, in the preceding clause. Is not made [ο υ κ ε ι τ α ι]. Lit. Is not laid down, set, appointed. Comp. 1 Thessalonians 3:3. This is the only instance of its use with nomov law. That usage is frequent in Class. See, for instance, Thu... [ Continue Reading ]
Them that defile themselves with mankind [α ρ σ ε ν ο κ ο ι τ α ι ς]. Only here and 1 Corinthians 6:9. o LXX, o Class. Menstealers [α ν δ ρ α π ο δ ι σ τ α ι ς]. N. T. o. Once in LXX Ellicott remarks that this is a repulsive and exaggerated violation of the eighth commandment, as ajrsenokoitein is... [ Continue Reading ]
According to. The connection is with the whole foregoing statement about the law and its application, ver. 9 ff. The writer substantiates what he has just said about the law, by a reference to the gospel. Comp. Romans 2:16. The glorious gospel of the blessed God (to eujaggelion thv doxhv tou makario... [ Continue Reading ]
Hath enabled [ε ν δ υ ν α μ ω σ α ν τ ι]. An unclassical word, found in Paul and Acts. See Acts 9:22; Philippians 4:13. Three times in the Pastorals. Counted [η γ η σ α τ ο]. A common Pauline word. Putting [θ ε μ ε ν ο ς]. Better appointing. The participle defines counted me faithful. He counted me... [ Continue Reading ]
Blasphemer - persecutor - injurious [β λ α σ φ η μ ο ν - δ ι ω κ τ η ν - υ β ρ ι σ τ η ν]. Neither blasfhmov nor diwkthv is used by Paul. Blasfhmov in Acts 7:11; 2 Peter 2:11; diwkthv N. T. o.; uJbristhv in Romans 1:30 only; often in LXX See on blasphemym Mark 7:22, and comp. 1 Corinthians 10:30. Ub... [ Continue Reading ]
Was exceeding abundant [υ π ε ρ ε π λ ε ο ν α σ ε ν]. Or abounded exceedingly. N. T. o. o LXX o Class. Paul is fond of compounds with uJper, which, with a few exceptions, are found only in his writings. In the pastorals there are only three. See 1 Timothy 2:2; 2 Timothy 3:2. With faith. For faith as... [ Continue Reading ]
This is a faithful saying [π ι σ τ ο ς ο λ ο γ ο ς]. Better, faithful is the saying. A favorite phrase in these Epistles. o P. See 1 Timothy 3:1; 1 Timothy 4:9; 2 Timothy 2:11; Titus 3:8. Worthy of all acceptation [π α σ η ς α π ο δ ο χ η ς α ξ ι ο ς]. The phrase only here and ch. 4 9. Apodoch Past... [ Continue Reading ]
First [π ρ ω τ ω] Not the chief sinner, but the representative instance of God's longsuffering applied to a high - handed transgressor. It is explained by pattern. All longsuffering [τ η ν α π α σ α ν μ α κ ρ ο θ υ μ ι α ν]. More correctly, "all his longsuffering." The A. V. misses the possessive f... [ Continue Reading ]
King eternal [β α σ ι λ ε ι τ ω ν α ι ω ν ω ν]. Lit. the king of the ages. Only here and Revelation 14:3. Comp. Hebrews 1:2; Hebrews 11:3. In LXX, Tob. 6 10. For kindred expressions in LXX, see Exodus 14:18; 1 Samuel 13:13; Psalms 9:7; Psalms 28:10; Psalms 73:12;... [ Continue Reading ]
This charge [τ α υ τ η ν τ η ν π α ρ α γ γ ε λ ι α ν]. See on ver. T It refers to what follows, that thou might'st war, etc. I commit [π α ρ α τ ι θ ε μ α ι]. The verb in the active voice means to place beside. In the middle, to deposit or intrust. Only once in Paul, 1 Corinthians 10:27. Comp. 1 Pe... [ Continue Reading ]
Holding [ε χ ω ν]. Not merely having, but holding fast, as in 2 Timothy 1:13. Faith and a good conscience [π ι σ τ ι ν κ α ι α γ α θ η ν σ υ ν ε ι δ η σ ι ν]. The phrase good conscience is not in Paul, although suneidhsiv is a Pauline word. The phrase appears once in Acts 23:1), and twice in 1 Peter... [ Continue Reading ]
Hymenaeus and Alexander. Comp. 2 Timothy 2:17; 2 Timothy 4:14. Have delivered unto Satan [π α ρ ε δ ω κ α τ ω σ α τ α ν α]. See on 1 Corinthians 5:5. They may learn [π α ι δ ε υ θ ω σ ι]. Neither A. V. nor Rev. Gives the true force of the word, which is, may be taught by punishment or disciplined.... [ Continue Reading ]