Bible Commentary

Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 4. who will have ] The exact rendering is that of R.V. who willeth that all men should he saved not the stronger word bouletai, ‘desireth,’ with a definite purpose. Chrysostom’s comment is “if He willed to save … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 2:4”

For this [is] good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; 3. For this is good and acceptable ] We should omit For; for the apparent abruptness compare Php 4:5, The Lord is at hand,’ 2Ti 4:18 (right reading), ‘The Lord will deliver me.’ The connexion by ‘this’ or ‘these’ occurs in every … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 2:3”

For kings, and [for] all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 2. in authority ] R.V. in high place. The noun occurs only 1Co 2:1, ‘I came not with excellency of speech,’ but the participle in Rom 13:1, ‘the higher powers.’ Though there … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 2:2”

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, [and] giving of thanks, be made for all men; 1 7. Directions for Common Prayer and Intercession for all, since the Gospel is for all 1. I exhort therefore that, first of all ] Rather, I exhort therefore first of all; as my first special … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 2:1”

Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. 20. Hymeneus and Alexander ] The name Hymenus occurs again in 2Ti 2:17, and being uncommon and used in both places of an heretical person in the same locality may fairly be taken as referring to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 1:20”

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 19. faith, and a good conscience ] Together as in 1Ti 1:5. which some having put away ] Probably both faith and good conscience, the relative agreeing in number only with the latter. Render rather having thrust away a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 1:19”

This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 18 20. Faithful Ministry. Timothy is further reminded of the fall of some false Teachers 18. This charge ] From note on 1Ti 1:5 we shall see no difficulty … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 1:18”

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, [be] honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 17. honour and glory ] This combination by itself is only found here. St Paul uses ‘glory’ with the article generally. Such an ascription is with St Paul a most characteristic close of passages which are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 1:17”

Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. 16. Howbeit ] A characteristic re-assertion with a new antithesis, ‘Yes, I am indeed chief of sinners, but still I received mercy on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 1:16”

This [is] a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 15. This is a faithful saying ] More exactly, Faithful is the saying, ‘gravissima praefandi formula, says Bengel; the first of five occurrences in these epistles, where only it is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 1:15”