1 Timothy 1:12-20 NKJV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:18

Verse 18 18I recommend to thee this commandment All that he had introduced about his own person may be viewed as a digression from his subject. Having to arm Timothy with authority, it became necessary for himself to be clothed with the highest authority; and, therefore, he took an early opportunity of refuting an opinion which might have stood in his way. And now, after having proved that his apostleship ought not to be less esteemed by good men, because at one time he fought against the... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:19

Verse 19 19Having faith and a good conscience I understand the word faith to be a general term, denoting sound doctrine. In the same sense he afterwards speaks of “the mystery of faith.” (1 Timothy 3:9.) And, indeed, the chief things demanded from a teacher are these two: — that he shall hold by the pure truth of the gospel; and next, that he shall administer it with a good conscience and holiest zeal. Where these are found, all the others will follow of their own accord. From which some... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:20

Verse 20 20Of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander. The former will be again mentioned in the Second Epistle, in which the kind of “shipwreck” which he made is likewise described; for he said that the resurrection was past. (2 Timothy 2:17.) There is reason to believe that Alexander also was bewitched by an error so absurd. And shall we wonder at the present day, if any are deceived by the various enchantments of Satan, when we see that one of Paul’s companions perished by so dreadful a fall? He... 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 1:12

I thank for and I thank, A.V. and T.R.; him that enabled me, even Christ Jesus our Lord for Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, A.V.; appointing me to his service for putting me into the ministry, A.V. I thank , etc. This outburst of praise for the mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ, who had called him to the ministry of the Word, is caused by the thought, which immediately precedes, of his being entrusted with the gospel. He thus disclaims any notion of merit on his part. That enabled... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:13

Though I was for who was , A.V. and T.R.; howbeit for but , A.V. A blasphemer ( βλάσημον ); applied, as here, to persons, only in 2 Timothy 3:2 ; applied to words, Acts 6:11 , Acts 6:13 (T.R.). The verb βλασφημεῖν , and the substantive βλασφημία , are very common, both in the sense of "blaspheming" and of "railing" or "reviling." St. Paul was a blasphemer because he spoke against the Name of Jesus, which he had since discovered was a Name above all names. A... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:14

Abounded exceedingly for was exceeding abundant , A.V. Abounded exceedingly ( ὑπερεπλεόνασε ); only here in the New Testament or elsewhere except "in Psalterio Salomonis Psalms 5:1-12 :19, et in fragmento Hermae ap. Fabricium Bibl. Graec., lib. 5. cap. 1" (Schleusuer). But the word is thoroughly Pauline (comp. ὑπεραίρομαι ὑπεραυξάνωὑπερβάλλω ὑπερεκτείνω ὑπερπερισσεύω ὑπεροψόω , and other compounds with ὑπέρ . It is further remarkable, as regards ὑπέρ itself,... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:15

Faithful is the saying for this is a faithful saying , A.V. Faithful is the saying ( πιστὸς ὁ λόγος ). This formula is peculiar to the pastoral Epistles ( 1 Timothy 3:1 ; 1 Timothy 4:9 ; 2 Timothy 2:11 ; Titus 3:8 ), and seems to indicate that there were a number of pithy sayings, maxims, portions of hymns or of catechetical teaching, current in the Church, and possibly originating in the inspired sayings of the Church prophets, to which the apostle appeals, and to which... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:16

As chief for first, A.V.; might Jesus Christ for Jesus Christ might, A.V.; his long-suffering for long-suffering, A.V.; an ensample of for a pattern to, A.V.; unto eternal life for to life everlasting, A.V. That in me as chief ; rather, as A.V., first; i.e. both in order of time, and in respect also of the greatness of the sin forgiven. Show forth ( ἐνδείξηται ; see 2 Timothy 4:14 , note). All his long-suffering ; more properly, as Alford, the whole long-suffering; i.e. the entirety... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:17

Incorruptible for immortal , A.V.; only God for only wise God , A.V. and T.R. The King eternal. The Greek has the unusual phrase, τῷ βασιλεῖ τῶν αἰώνων , "the king of the worlds or ages," which is not found elsewhere in the New Testament, but is found twice in the LXX .—Tobit 13:6 and 10-and in the Liturgy of St. James, in the εὐχὴ τῆς ἐνάρξεως and elsewhere. The similar phrase, ὁ θεὸς τῶν αἰώνων , is also found in Ecclus. 36:17. In all these passages it... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:18

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:19

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:20

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:12

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:15

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:16

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:17

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