1 Timothy 4:13 NASB

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 4:12-13

1 Timothy 4:12-13. Let no man despise thy youth That is, let no one have reason to despise it, but conduct thyself with such gravity, wisdom, and steadiness, as, instead of exposing thee to contempt, will rather gain thee respect and reverence. In particular, be thou an example of the believers A pattern worthy of their imitation; in word In prudent and edifying discourse, whether public or private; in conversation Greek, αναστροφη , in behaviour; in charity Or love, rather, namely... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Dealing with the false teachers (4:6-16)Paul makes it clear to Timothy that good teachers do not waste time arguing about silly stories, but concentrate on teaching positive Christian doctrine. This is the best answer to those who teach nonsense. By thinking and talking about the great truths of the Christian faith, teachers will build themselves up as well. They must not forget, however, to train themselves with the self-discipline that leads to spiritual fitness and lasting blessings (6-8).... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 4:13

give attendance = take heed, as 1 Timothy 4:1 (giving heed). reading. See Acts 13:15 . exhortation . Greek. paraklesis . See Acts 22:5 . doctrine = teaching. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

Till I come, give heed to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.Till I come ... As previously pointed out, we do not know if Paul ever was permitted to go to Ephesus again, as he planned here to do.Give heed to reading ... Despite the obvious application of this admonition to the simple necessity of study on the part of every minister, Lenski was sure that something else was meant. He wrote:Timothy is directed to pay close attention to the reading of the churches, that is, to WHAT is being read,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

1 Timothy 4:13. To reading, to exhortation, &c.— It was the custom in the synagogue to read a portion of the scriptures of the Old Testament; and, after that, to instruct the people in the meaning of it, and to give them some useful exhortations. Timothy was to do so in the school of Tyrannus, and to omit nothing of a similar kind; as well as to read the Scriptures privately for his own improvement. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

13. Till I come—when Timothy's commission would be superseded for the time by the presence of the apostle himself (1 Timothy 1:3; 1 Timothy 3:14). reading—especially in the public congregation. The practice of reading Scripture was transferred from the Jewish synagogue to the Christian Church (Luke 4:16-20; Acts 13:15; Acts 15:21; 2 Corinthians 3:14). The New Testament Gospel and Epistles being recognized as inspired by those who had the gift of discerning spirits, were from the first,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:6-16

A. The leader’s personal life and public ministry 4:6-16Having reminded Timothy that the apostasy he was witnessing in Ephesus was not unexpected but prophesied (1 Timothy 4:1-5), the apostle next clarified Timothy’s responsibility in dealing with it (cf. ch. 1). Paul wrote these positive directions to enable Timothy to overcome the influences of the ascetic apostates that threatened the church at Ephesus. He also wrote to remind him of the importance of his personal life and public ministry,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:6-25

IV. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LEADERSHIP OF THE LOCAL CHURCH 4:6-5:25Paul proceeded to give some specific instruction about leadership of the church. This included direction concerning the leader’s personal life and public ministry, basic principles of effective interpersonal relationships, and the proper treatment of widows and elders. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:13

Timothy had other responsibilities as an apostolic representative in the Ephesian church. He should give attention to his public ministry as well as to his private life. Three duties were crucial. First, he should continue to make sure the church leaders read the Scriptures in the meetings of the church. This practice, carried over from temple and synagogue worship, was central in the corporate worship of God’s people (cf. Exodus 24:7; Deuteronomy 31:11; 2 Kings 23:2; Nehemiah 8:7-8; Luke 4:16;... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Timothy 4:13

4:13 reading, (i-7) Or 'reading out' (to others). read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 4:12-13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:6-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 4:13

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:6-25

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:13

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Timothy 4:13

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