1 Timothy 6:14-15 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:14

The for this , A.V. without reproach for unrebukable , A.V. The commandment ( τὴν ἐντολὴν ). The phrase is peculiar, and must have some special meaning. Perhaps, as Bishop Wordsworth expounds it, "the commandment" is that law of faith and duty to which Timothy vowed obedience at his baptism, and is parallel to "the good confession." Some think that the command given in 1 Timothy 6:11 , 1 Timothy 6:12 is referred to; and this is the meaning of the A.V. "this." Without... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:15

Its own for his , A.V. This correction seems to be manifestly right. The same phrase is rendered in 1 Timothy 2:6 and Titus 1:3 "in due time," in the A.V.; but in the R. Titus 2:6 is "its own times," and in Titus 1:3 "his own seasons. In Galatians 6:9 καίρῳ ἰδίῳ is also rendered "in due season," in both the A.V. and the R.V. Such a phrase as ἐν καιροῖς ἰδίοις must be taken everywhere in the same sense. It clearly means at the fitting or proper time, and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:14

That thou keep this commandment - Referring particularly to the solemn injunction which he had just given him, to “fight the good fight of faith,” but perhaps also including all that he had enjoined on him.Without spot - It seems harsh, and is unusual, to apply the epithet, “without spot” - ἄσπιλος aspilos - to a command or doctrine, and the passage may be so construed that this may be understood as referring to Timothy himself - “That thou keep the commandment so that thou mayest be without... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:15

Which in his times he shall show - Which God will reveal at such times as he shall deem best. It is implied here that the time is unknown to people; see the notes on Acts 1:7.Who is the blessed and only Potentate - God, who is the ruler over all. The word used here - δυνάστης dunastēs - means one who is “mighty” Luke 1:22, then a prince or ruler; compare Acts 8:27. It is applied here to God as the mighty ruler over the universe.The King of kings - Who claims dominion over all the kings of the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 6:13-16

1 Timothy 6:13-16. I give thee charge, &c. See note on 1 Timothy 5:21; in the sight In the presence; of God Whose eye is upon us both; and who quickeneth all things Who is the source of life, natural, spiritual, and eternal, and therefore is able to raise those from the dead that suffer for him: a suitable, though oblique intimation, that should Timothy, after the example of his great Lord, sacrifice his life to the honour of his profession, God, who raised Christ from the dead,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:3-16

Trouble-makers and God’s servant (6:3-16)The teaching of the false teachers differs from that of Christ, and their conduct likewise differs. Their kind of teaching arises out of pride and creates argument, which in turn leads to suspicious thoughts and insulting talk about others. Paul knows that their real reason for setting themselves up as Christian teachers is to become rich (3-5).Christianity does make a person rich, but not in the way the false teachers think. Christians are rich when... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 6:14

without spot = unspotted, Greek. aspilos . Here; Jam 1:27 . 1 Peter 1:19 . 2 Peter 3:14 . unrebukeable . Same as "blameless", 1 Timothy 3:2 ; 1 Timothy 5:7 . appearing . App-106 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 6:15

Which . Refers to "appearing". His = His own. times = seasons. Compare Acts 1:7 . See App-195 . Who is . Omit, blessed . See 1 Timothy 1:11 . Potentate . App-98 . lords . Greek. kurieuo . See Luke 22:25 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:14

that thou keep the commandment, without spot, without reproach, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:The commandment ... As Lenski said:Some think the word is called "commandment" because the gospel commands men to repent; but the New Testament shows clearly that the gospel itself is called the commandment because its preaching, teaching and inculcation were enjoined upon the apostles (Matthew 28:20ff).[25] Without spot, without reproach ... Hervey noted that some commentators are... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:15

which in its own times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;All of the commentaries consulted by this writer unanimously refer these words to God; but despite the reluctance to disagree with those of great learning, it must in conscience be done here. The expression "King of kings and Lord of lords" occurs nowhere else in the Bible, but one so nearly like it as to be held identical is found in Revelation 19:16; and the belief here is that... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 6:13-16

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:3-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 6:14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 6:15

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:15

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