Bible Commentary

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine. 17. the elders that rule well ] The perfect part. with present neuter signification. The verb itself is peculiar to these Epistles, except Rom 12:8, ‘he that ruleth with diligence,’ and 1Th 5:12, ‘that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:17”

If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. 16. If any man or woman that believeth ] The balance of authority in mss. requires us to read with R.V., If any woman that believeth. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:16”

For some are already turned aside after Satan. 15. some are turned aside ] Some of the younger widows who had been placed upon the roll had thus been led astray; St Paul was not merely theorising in 1Ti 5:11-13. The aorist here is rightly rendered ‘are turned’ according to the account given in 1Ti … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:15”

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. 14. I will therefore ] Rather, with R.V. ‘I desire;’ the stronger verb, as in 1Ti 2:8, 1Ti 6:9; Tit 3:8: and four other passages of St Paul’s Epistles: while the weaker verb … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:14”

And withal they learn [to be] idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. 13. they learn to be idle ] Insert ‘also’; R.V. they learn also to be idle. The position of ‘idle’ and the stress in the next clause … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:13”

Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith. 12. Corruptio optimi fit pessima; Christ, trust in Christ, the life of Christ, were supreme during the former marriage; into the loneliness of widowhood, not safeguarded by age, the flesh and the devil have penetrated, and have dethroned Christ: a rebel’s name only can be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:12”

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry; 11. But the younger widows refuse ] There is no article, ‘younger’ than 60 years; but also more generally, ‘comparatively young.’ ‘Refuse,’ i.e. decline to put on the roll of maintenance. when they have begun to wax … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:11”

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work. 10. well reported of ] So the word is used of good testimony, in the appointment of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:10”

Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, 9. More definite direction is now given as to the honour and the qualification, Let not a widow be taken into the number. The position of the word ‘widow’ at the beginning of the sentence … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:9”

But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. 8. But if any provide not ] The warning is general in form, but taken up 1Ti 5:4 and is again taken up 1Ti 5:16. The negative must … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 5:8”