Bible Commentary

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. 2. rather do them service ] Better, serve them the rather, all the more zealously. partakers of the benefit ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 6:2”

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and [his] doctrine be not blasphemed. 1. as many servants as are under the yoke ] The position of the Greek words and their meaning are against this rendering. There would be no … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 6:1”

Likewise also the good works [of some] are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. 25. Likewise also the good works of some] R.V. excellently, drawing out the double article with substantive and adjective which has the best authority of mss., in like manner also there are good works that are evident. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:25”

Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some [men] they follow after. 24. It is most natural to regard 1Ti 5:24-25 as a review under a fresh aspect of the two main duties urged upon Timothy in the paragraph; just as in the former paragraph, 1Ti 5:3-16, 1Ti 5:16 is similarly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:24”

Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities. 23. Drink no longer water ] The form of the verb and its tense require the fuller rendering of R.V., Be no longer a drinker of water. The connexion seems to be; ‘you have, I know, among other … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:23”

Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure. 22. Lay hands suddenly on no man] Better perhaps hastily; the adverb has a similar use in the words of the Unjust Steward, Luk 16:6, ‘Take thy bond and sit down quickly and write fifty.’ Compare the clause in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:22”

I charge [thee] before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. 21. The solemnity of the adjuration in this verse points to a very definite exercise of the duty imposed, and to expected difficulty in the doing of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:21”

Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. 20. Them that sin ] A connecting particle has some authority here but not enough for adoption. The absence need not (see note above) make us think the subject is changed from offending presbyters to sinners generally. This would require more support from the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:20”

Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. 19. Against an elder ] A continuation of Timothy’s official duties towards the presbyters, as is indicated by the context. The Mosaic precept here referred to is given in its most general terms, Deu 19:15, ‘One witness shall not rise up against … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:19”

For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer [is] worthy of his reward. 18. the scripture saith ] The quotation is from Deu 25:4, and goes to the end of the clause only, ‘thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn;’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:18”