Rebuke not an elder [π ρ ε σ β υ τ ε ρ ω μ η ε π ι π λ η ξ η ς]. The verb N. T. o. o LXX originally to lay on blows; hence to castigate with words. Presbuterov elder, o P., but frequent in Gospels, Acts, and Revelation. Modern critical opinion has largely abandoned the view that the original Christi... [ Continue Reading ]
The elder women [π ρ ε σ β υ τ ε ρ α ς]. N. T. o. Comp. presbutidav aged women, Titus 2:3. The word indicates distinction in age merelly, although some think that it points to an official position which is further referred to in the following directions concerning widows. 118... [ Continue Reading ]
Honor [τ ι μ α]. Not only by respectful treatment but by financial support. Comp. timhsei, Matthew 14:5, and pollaiv timaiv ejtimhsan, Acts 28:10; and diplhv timhv 1 Timothy 5:17. Comp. Sir. 38 1. 'The verb only once in Paul (Ephesians 6:2, citation), and only here in Pastorals. Widows [χ η ρ α ς].... [ Continue Reading ]
Nephews [ε κ γ ο ν α]. N. T. o. Often in LXX Nephews, in the now obsolete sense of grandsons or other lineal deseendants. Derived from Lat. nepos. Trench (Select Glossary) remarks that nephew was undergone exactly the same change of meaning that nepos underwent, which, in the Augustan age, meaning g... [ Continue Reading ]
And desolate [κ α ι μ ε μ ο ν ω μ ε ν η]. N. T. o. From monov alone. Explanatory of a widow indeed. One entirely bereaved. Trusteth in God [η λ π ι κ ε ν ε π ι τ ο ν θ ε ο ν]. Strictly hath directed her hope at God. Rev. hath her hope set on God implies ejpi with the dative, as 1 John 3:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
Liveth in pleasure [σ π α τ α λ ω σ α]. Only here and James 5:5. See note. Twice in LXX, Sir. 21 15; Ezekiel. xvi. 49. Is dead while she liveth [ζ ω σ α τ ε θ ν η κ ε ν]. Comp. Revelation 3:1; Ephesians 4:18. "Life in worldly pleasure is only life in appearance" (Holtzmann).... [ Continue Reading ]
Provide [π ρ ο ν ο ε ι]. See on Romans 12:17. His own - those of his own house [τ ω ν ι δ ι ω ν - ο ι κ ε ι ω ν]. His own relations, see on John 1:11. Those who form part of his family, see on Galatians 6:10. He hath denied the faith [τ η ν π ι σ τ ι ν η ρ ν η τ α ι]. The verb not in Paul, but Quit... [ Continue Reading ]
Be taken into the number [κ α τ α λ ε γ ε σ θ ω]. Better, enrolled (as a widow). N. T. o. Very, rare in LXX Common in Class. Originally, to pick out, as soldiers. Hence, to enroll, enlist. Here, to be enrolled in the body of widows who are to receive church support. See on ver. 3.... [ Continue Reading ]
Well reported of [μ α ρ τ υ ρ ο υ μ ε ν η]. Lit. born witness to or attested, as Acts 6:3; Acts 10:22; Hebrews 11:2. Comp. marturian kalhn ecein to have good testimony, ch. 3 7. For good works [ε ν ε ρ γ ο ι ς κ α λ ο ι ς]. Lit. in good works; in the matter of. Comp. 1 Timothy 6:18; Titus 2:7; Titus... [ Continue Reading ]
Younger [ν ε ω τ ε ρ α ς]. Almost in a positive sense,, young. Not, under sixty years of age. Have begun to wax wanton [κ α τ α σ τ ρ η ν ι α σ ω σ ι ν]. Not, have begun, but rather, whenever they shall come to wax wanton. Comp. 2 Thessalonians 1:10. The compound verb, signifying to feel the sexual... [ Continue Reading ]
Having damnation [ε χ ο υ σ α ι κ ρ ι μ α]. The phrase only here. See on 1 Timothy 3:6. Damnation is an unfortunate rendering in the light of the present common understanding of the word, as it is also in 1 Corinthians 11:29. Better, judgment or condemnation, as Romans 3:8; Romans 13:2. The meaning... [ Continue Reading ]
They learn [μ α ν θ α ν ο υ σ ι ν]. To be taken absolutely, as 1 Corinthians 14:31; 2 Timothy 3:7. They go about under the influence of an insatiable curiosity, and meet those who "creep into houses and take captive silly women" (2 Timothy 3:7), and learn all manner of nonsense and error. Going abo... [ Continue Reading ]
That the younger women marry [ν ε ω τ ε ρ α ς γ α μ ε ι ν]. Better, the younger widows. This seems to be required by oun therefore, connecting the subject of the verb with the class just described. They are enjoined to marry, rather than to assume a position in the church which they might disgrace b... [ Continue Reading ]
Man or woman that believeth [π ι σ τ ο ς η π ι σ τ η]. Lit. believing man or woman. But pistov h should be omitted. Read, if any woman that believeth. Have widows [ε χ ε ι χ η ρ α ς]. If any Christian woman have relatives or persons attached to her household who are widows The church be charged. Ho... [ Continue Reading ]
The elders that rule well [ο ι κ α λ ω ς π ρ ο ε σ τ ω τ ε ς π ρ ε σ β υ τ ε ρ ο ι]. For that rule well, see on kalwv proistamenon ruling well, 1 Timothy 3:4. The phrase is peculiar to the Pastorals. See on ver. 1. Double honor [δ ι π λ η ς τ ι μ η ς]. This at least includes pecuniary remuneration f... [ Continue Reading ]
The Scripture [η γ ρ α φ η]. Comp. 2 Timothy 3:16. To the Jews hJ grafh signified the O. T. canon of Scripture; but in most cases hJ grafh is used of a particular passage of Scripture which is indicated in the context. See John 7:38; John 7:42; Acts 1:16; Acts 8:32; Acts 8:35; Romans 4:3; Romans 9:1... [ Continue Reading ]
Receive not an accusation [κ α τ η γ ο ρ ι α ν μ η π α ρ α δ ε χ ο υ]. Neither word in Paul. For accusation see on. John 5:45. It means a formal accusation before a tribunal. The compound verb para emphasises the giver or transmitter of the thing received : to receive from another. But [ε κ τ ο ς ε... [ Continue Reading ]
Them that sin [τ ο υ ς α μ α ρ τ α ν ο ν τ α ς]. Referring to Elders, who, by reason of their public position [π ρ ο ε σ τ ω τ ε ς], should receive public rebuke. Rebuke [ε λ ε γ χ ε]. Comp. 2 Timothy 4:2; Titus 1:9; Titus 1:13; Titus 2:15. See on reproved, John 3:20. Others [ο ι λ ο ι π ο ι]. Mor... [ Continue Reading ]
I charge [δ ι α μ α ρ τ υ ρ ο μ α ι]. In Paul 1 Thessalonians 4:6 only. See on testifying, 1 Thessalonians 2:12. For this sense, adjure, see Luke 16:28; Acts 2:40; 2 Timothy 2:14. Elect angels [ε κ λ ε κ τ ω ν α γ γ ε λ ω ν]. The phrase N. T. o. The triad, God, Christ, the angels, only Luke 9:26. It... [ Continue Reading ]
Lay hands on. Probably with reference to that rite in the formal restoration of those who had been expelled from the church for gross sins. Suddenly [τ α χ ε ω ς]. Better, hastily. Neither be partaker of other men's sins [μ η δ ε κ ο ι ν ω ν ε ι α μ α ρ τ ι α ι ς α λ λ ο τ ρ ι α ι ς]. Letter, make... [ Continue Reading ]
Drink no longer water [μ η κ ε τ ι υ δ ρ ο π ο τ ε ι]. The verb N. T. o. o LXX Rend. be no longer a drinker of water. Timothy is not enjoined to abstain from water, but is bidden not to be a water - drinker, entirely abstaining from wine. The kindred noun uJdropothv is used by Greek comic writers to... [ Continue Reading ]
Open beforehand [π ρ ο δ η λ ο ι]. A. V. wrong in giving pro a temporal force, whereas it merely strengthens dhloi evident, manifest. The meaning is openly manifested to all eyes. In N. T. only here, ver. 25, and Hebrews 7:14. In LXX, see Judith 8 29; 2 Macc. 3 17; 14 39. Going before to judgment (p... [ Continue Reading ]
Otherwise [α λ λ ω ς]. N. T. o. Not. otherwise than good, but otherwise than manifest. Be hid [κ ρ υ β η ν α ι]. In Paul only Colossians 3:3. The good works, although not conspicuous [π ρ ο δ η λ... [ Continue Reading ]