Bible Commentary

Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: [so do.] 4. fables and endless genealogies ] Ellicott following Chrysostom and the early Greek commentators regards the false teaching as arising from Jewish, perhaps Cabbalistic sources, and only an affluent afterwards of the later and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 1:4”

As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 3. As I besought thee so do] Rather as I exhorted thee so do I now, i.e. exhort thee. The R.V. varies between ‘beseech’ and ‘exhort’ for parakalein, e.g. reading … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 1:3”

Unto Timothy, [my] own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, [and] peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. 2. my own son in the faith ] Better, my true child in faith with R.V.; child, because the word is used, as the Greek teknon is, (1) of specially tender affectionateness, (2) of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 1:2”

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, [which is] our hope; Ch. 1. Apostolic Faithfulness 1, 2. Greeting 1. an apostle of Jesus Christ ] Read rather with the mss. an apostle of Christ Jesus, and again with a similar transposition and omitting ‘Lord,’ Christ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Timothy 1:1”

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you all. Amen. 18. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all ] This sealing Benediction is identical with that of 1Th 5:20 (see note), and is repeated in Rom 16:20, and Rev 22:21. Only the Apostle adds here, as in 2Th 3:16 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:18”

The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. 17. The salutation of Paul with mine own hand ] Lit., The salutation with my own hand of PAUL. In the last word the Apostle’s formal signature is attached. Pen in hand, he adds the brief concluding … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:17”

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord [be] with you all. Conclusion of the Letter. Ch. 2Th 3:16-18 16. Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means ] Lit., But may the Lord, &c.; for there is a contrast between the directions … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:16”

Yet count [him] not as an enemy, but admonish [him] as a brother. 15. Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother ] Lit., And do not regard him as an enemy, &c. The R.V. retains “yet” in italics (“And yet ”); but the contrast thus implied is not in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:15”

And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. 14. And if any man obey not our word by this epistle ] More strictly, But if any one obeys not, &c. As the writer passes, by a contrasting But … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:14”

But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. 13. But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing ] From this do-nothing, or ill-doing fraction of the Church the Apostle turns to the rest, who were busy in “well-doing,” and bids them persevere. Comp. ch. 2Th 2:17, and note; also 1Th 1:3; 1Th 4:1; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:13”