An apostle - according to the faith of God's elect, etc. The norm of the apostolate in each of the three Epistles is unique, and not Pauline. In 1 Timothy, according to the commandment of God : in 2 Timothy, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus. Kata according to, not for the faith, but... [ Continue Reading ]
In hope of eternal life [ε π ε λ π ι δ ι ζ ω η ς α ι ω ν ι ο υ]. Const. with Apostle, verse 1. 149 Epi resting upon. God that cannot lie [ο α ψ ε υ δ η ς θ ε ο ς]. Ayeudhv N. T. o. Once in LXX, Wisd. 7 17. Comp. Romans 3:4; Hebrews 6:18. Paul expresses the idea positively, by ajlhqhv truthful, Roma... [ Continue Reading ]
In due times [κ α ι ρ ο ι ς ι δ ι ο ι ς]. Better, in his (or its) own seasons. See on 1 Timothy 2:6. Through preaching [ε ν κ η ρ υ γ μ α τ ι]. Rather, in a proclamation. See on 2 Timothy 4:17. Which is committed unto me [ο ε π ι σ τ ε υ θ η ν ε γ ω]. Betters wherewith I was intrusted. See on 1 Ti... [ Continue Reading ]
Own [γ ν η σ ι ω]. See on 1 Timothy 1:2. According to the common faith [κ α τ α κ ο ι ν η ν π ι σ τ ι ν]. The phrase N. T. o. Koinov common, usually in contrast with kaqarov pure or agiov holy, as Acts 10:14; Acts 11:8; Revelation 21:27. In the sense of general as here, Acts 2:44; Acts 4:32; Jude 1:... [ Continue Reading ]
In Crete. Crete is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean. By the mythological writers it was called Aeria, Doliche, Idaea, Telchinia. According to tradition, Minos first gave laws to the Cretans, conquered the Aegean pirates, and established a navy. After the Trojan war the principal citie... [ Continue Reading ]
Faithful children [τ ε κ ν α π ι σ τ α]. Better, believing children; or, as Rev., children that believe. Comp. 1 Timothy 3:4. Not accused of riot [μ η ε ν κ α τ η γ ο ρ ι α α σ ω τ ι α ς]. Lit. not in accusation of profigacy. For kathgoria see on 1 Timothy 5:19. Aswtia, lit. unsavingness; hence, di... [ Continue Reading ]
A bishop [τ ο ν ε π ι σ κ ο π ο ν]. See on 1 Timothy 3:1; 1 Timothy 5:1. Rend. the bishop. It will be observed that the qualifications of the elders are fixed by those of the bishop. Appoint elders who shall be unaccused, etc. for the bishop must be unaccused, etc. The overseers must have the qualif... [ Continue Reading ]
A lover of hospitality [φ ι λ ο ξ ε ν ο ν]. Better, hospitable. See on 1 Timothy 3:2. A lover of good men [φ ι λ α γ α θ ο ν]. N. T. o. Better, lover of good. Temperate [ε γ κ ρ α τ η]. N. T. o. Originally, having power over; possessed of; hence, controlling, keeping in hand. Egkrateia temperance,... [ Continue Reading ]
Holding fast [α ν τ ε χ ο μ ε ν ο ν]. Only here in Pastorals. In Paul, 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (note). The faithful word [τ ο υ π ι σ τ ο υ λ ο γ ο υ]. The trustworthy, reliable word. Comp. 1 Timothy 1:15 (note). As he hath been taught [κ α τ α τ η ν δ ι δ α χ η ν]. Lit. according to the teaching. Co... [ Continue Reading ]
Vain talkers [μ α τ α ι ο λ ο γ ο ι]. N. T. o. o LXX, o Class. See on vain jangling, 1 Timothy 1:6. Deceivers [φ ρ ε ν α π α τ α ι]. N. T. o. o LXX, o Class. See on frenapatan to deceive, Galatians 6:3. They of the circumcision [ο ι ε κ τ η ς π ε ρ ι τ ο μ η ς]. The phrase only here in Pastorals. O... [ Continue Reading ]
Whose mouths must be stopped [ο υ ς δ ε ι ε π ι σ τ ο μ ι ζ ε ι ν]. Lit. whom it is necessary to silence. Epistomizein, N. T. o. o LXX Originally, to put something into the mouth, as a bit into a horse's mouth. Epistomion is the stop of a water - pipe or of a hydraulic organ. Comp. fimoun 1 Timothy... [ Continue Reading ]
One of themselves [τ ι ς ε ξ α υ τ ω ν]. Autwn refers to the gainsayers, vv. 9, 10. Tiv refers to Epimenides, contemporary with Solon, and born in Crete B. C. 659. A legend relates that, going by his father's order in search of a sheep, he lay down in a cave, where he fell asleep and slept for fifty... [ Continue Reading ]
Sharply [α π ο τ ο μ ω ς]. Only here and 2 Corinthians 13:10 (note). Paul has ajpotomia severity, Romans 11:22 (note). LXX, ajpotomwv severely, only Wisd. 5 22; ajpotomov severe (not in N. T.), Wisd. 5 20; 11 10; 12 9. From ajpotemnein to cut of. It signifies abrupt, harsh, summary dealing.... [ Continue Reading ]
Not giving heed [μ η π ρ ο σ ε χ ο ν τ ε ς]. Reprove sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, and may show their soundness by not giving heed, etc. See on 1 Timothy 1:4. To Jewish fables [ι ο υ δ α ι κ ο ι ς μ υ θ ο ι ς]. See on 1 Timothy 1:4. Note Jewish. The nature of these we do not know.... [ Continue Reading ]
Unto the pure [τ ο ι ς κ α θ α ρ ο ι ς]. The pure in heart and conscience. See 2 Timothy 1:3. All things are pure. Comp. 1 Timothy 4:4; 1 Timothy 4:5; Acts 10:15; Mark 7:15; Mark 7:18; Mark 7:19; 1 Corinthians 10:26; 1 [ Continue Reading ]
They profess (oJmologousin). Better, confess. See on 2 Corinthians 9:13, and comp. 1 Timothy 6:12. Not loudly and publicly profess (as Huther), but confess as opposed to deny (John 1:20); comp. Hebrews 11:13; Romans 10:9; Romans 10:10. Abominable [β δ ε λ υ κ τ ο ι]. N. T. o. Class. LXX, Proverbs 17... [ Continue Reading ]