Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

1 Timothy 6:21

Professing. See on ch. 1 Timothy 2:10.

Erred [η σ τ ο χ η σ α ν]. See on ch. 1 Timothy 1:6, and comp. 2 Timothy 2:18.

Grace be with thee. The correct reading is meq' uJmwn with you. Although addressed to an individual, he is included in the church. This brief benediction occurs in Paul only in Colossians. :2 Timothy 1

CHAPTER I

1 An apostle by the will of God. So 2nd Corinthians, Ephesians, Colosians. 1st Corinthians adds called or by call [κ λ η τ ο ς].

According to the promise, etc. [κ α τ ε π α γ γ ε λ ι α ν]. Apostolov kata does not appear in any of the Pauline salutations. In 1 Timothy. kat' ejpitaghn according to the commandment, and in Titus kata pistin etc., according to the faith, etc. Kat' ejpaggelian, though in other connections, Acts 13:23; Galatians 3:29. Epaggelia, primarily announcement, but habitually promise in N. T. In Pastorals only here and 1 Timothy 4:8. With the promise of the life in Christ goes the provision for its proclamation. Hence the apostle, in proclaiming "ye shall live; through Christ," is an apostle according to the promise.

Of life which is in Christ Jesus. The phrase promise of life only here and 1 Timothy 4:8. o P. Life in Christ is a Pauline thought. See Romans 8:2; 2 Corinthians 4:10; Romans 6:2-14; Galatians 2:19; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 3:4; Philippians 1:21. It is also a Johannine thought; see John 1:4; John 3:15; John 6:25; John 14:6; 1 John 5:11.

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