1 Timothy 1:6-7 NIV,NKJV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:6

Verse 6 6From which some having gone astray He continues to pursue the metaphor of an object or end; for the verb ἀστοχεῖν, the participle of which is here given, signifies to err or go aside from a mark. (12) Have turned aside to idle talking This is a remarkable passage, in which he condemns for “idle talking” (13) all the doctrines which do not aim at this single end, and at the same time points out that the views and thoughts of all who aim at any other object vanish away. It is, indeed,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:7

Verse 7 7Wishing to be teachers of the law He does not reprove those who openly attack the instruction of the law, but those who boast of belonging to the rank of teachers of it. He affirms that such persons have no understanding, because they harass their faculties to no purpose by curious questions. And, at the same time, he rebukes their pride by adding, — Of what things they affirm, for none will be found more bold in pronouncing rashly on matters unknown to them than the teachers of such... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-20

St. Paul was about to commit extensive powers in the Church to Timothy. It was therefore necessary that lie should define clearly the source of his own authority. This he does very distinctly. He was an apostle according to the commandment of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. Hence his power to delegate authority to his son Timothy, and hence the duty of the Church to submit to Timothy's ruling. Among the powers committed to Timothy was that of ordaining bishops and deacons by the laying on of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:6

Which things for which , A.V.; talking for jangling , A.V. Having swerved ( ἀστοχήσαντες ); literally, having missed the mark , as in the margin. It is found in the New Testament only here and 1 Timothy 6:21 ; 2 Timothy 2:18 . In Ecclesiastes 7:19 (21, A.V.) and Ecclesiastes 8:9 (11, A.V.) it is used in a slightly different sense, "forego" and "miss." In Polybius and Plutarch repeatedly, "to miss the mark.... to fail," with the kindred ἄστοχος ἀστοχία... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:7

Though they understand for understanding . A.V.; confidently affirm for affirm , A.V. Teachers of the Law ( νομοδιδάσκαλοι . as Luke 5:17 ; Acts 5:34 ). This, again, distinctly marks the Jewish origin of these heretics. Though they understand , etc. So our Lord rebuked the scribes and teachers of the Law in his day: "Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God;" "Ye do greatly err". They confidently affirm ( διαβεβαιοῦνται ). Elsewhere in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 1:6

From which some having swerved - Margin, “not aiming at.” The word here used - ἀστοχέω astocheō - means properly, to miss the mark; to err; and then, to swerve from compare 1Ti 6:21; 2 Timothy 2:18. It does not mean that they had ever had that from which they are said to have swerved - for it does not follow that a man who misses a mark had ever hit it - but merely that they failed of the things referred to, and had turned to vain talk. The word “which” ὧν hōn, in the plural, refers not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 1:7

Desiring to be teachers of the law - That is, to have the credit and reputation of being well versed in the law of Moses, and qualified to explain it to others. This was a high honor among the Jews, and these teachers laid claim to the same distinction.Understanding neither what they say - That is, they do not understand the true nature and design of that law which they attempt to explain to others. This was true of the Jewish teachers, and equally so of those in the church at Ephesus, who... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 1:5-7

1 Timothy 1:5-7. Now the end The scope, design, or substance; of the commandment Or charge, rather, as παραγγελια properly signifies, being a noun derived from the verb, translated, that thou mightest charge, 1 Timothy 1:3. The apostle had desired Timothy to continue at Ephesus, that he might charge some to teach no other doctrine than what had been taught: here he informs him what the scope of his charge to these teachers was to be, namely, that instead of inculcating fables,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-11

1:1-20 WARNING AGAINST FALSE TEACHERSFalse and true (1:1-11)The letter begins with a reminder to Timothy of the reason Paul urged him to stay at Ephesus. Timothy has to stop people wasting time and confusing others with senseless discussions that lead only to conflict and argument. Those responsible for this confusing teaching must learn to control their imagination. Instead of inventing fanciful stories based on Old Testament genealogies, they should concentrate on the kind of teaching that... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 1:6

having swerved . Greek. astocheo. Elsewhere, 1 Timothy 6:21 . 2 Timothy 2:18 . have . Omit, turned aside . Greek. ektrepowai. Elsewhere, 5, 15; 1 Timothy 6:20 . 2 Timothy 4:4 .Hebrews 12:13 . unto . App-104 . vain jangling . Greek. mataiologia . Only here. Compare Titus 1:10 . read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 1:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 1:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 1:5-7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 1:6

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