1 Timothy 4:13 NASB

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:13-16

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES1 Timothy 4:13. Give attendance to reading.—Probably the apostle means to the public reading of the Old Testament Scriptures, though it would not be surprising if portions of our New Testament were so read at the late date when this epistle was written.1 Timothy 4:14. Neglect not the gift.—In the second epistle this gift is represented as a living fire which must be cared for. With the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.—In 2 Timothy 1:6 the imposition of... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Chapter 4Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils ( 1 Timothy 4:1 );Here Paul speaks of a departure from the faith. There are some who claim that such a thing is an impossibility. But "the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times there would be some who would depart from the faith." Jesus in speaking of His return said, "When the Son of man returns, will he find faith on the... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 4:1-16

1 Timothy 4:1 . Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, “learnedly, openly, perspicuously, and not in shadows, as was the manner of the ancient prophets.” THEOPHYLACT. See the note on 2 Thessalonians 2:1. By the Spirit we understand the same Spirit which inspired the ancient seers. That in the latter times some shall depart from the faith. By apostasies near at hand, Timothy was apprized of more general defections in the later ages. In Paul’s time some departed from the faith to judaism, and... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Timothy 4:11-16

1 Timothy 4:11-16These things command and teach.Characteristics of the Christian teacherWith true affection, and with heavenly wisdom, Paul exhorts his son in the faith to be mindful of his conduct and character. Here, as well as elsewhere, the apostle exhorts to--I. The maintenance of moral dignity.1. The tendency of Timothy was to yield rather than to command, to sacrifice truth for the sake of peace, and to lessen his own authority by morbid self-depreciation. Probably this is not so common... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Timothy 4:13

1 Timothy 4:13Give attendance to reading.Lecture on readingI. First, the choice of books. In this there is a great need of caution; particularly in the spring season of life, while the mental and moral habits are yet in a process of formation. A person may be ruined by reading a single volume. It is a maxim, then, ever to be borne in mind, take heed what you read. To acquire useful information; to improve the mind in knowledge, and the heart in goodness; to become qualified to perform with... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:13

13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Ver. 13. Give attendance to reading ] First to reading, and then to exhortation; bringing as a good scribe, out of a good treasure, new and old. Father Latimer, notwithstanding both his years and constant pains in preaching, was at his book most diligently about two of the clock every morning. A rare example. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Timothy 4:13

I come: 1 Timothy 3:14, 1 Timothy 3:15 to reading: Deuteronomy 17:19, Joshua 1:8, Psalms 1:2, Psalms 1:3, Psalms 119:97- :, Proverbs 2:4, Proverbs 2:5, Matthew 13:51, Matthew 13:52, John 5:39, Acts 6:4, Acts 17:11, 2 Timothy 2:15-Esther : to exhortation: Romans 12:8, 1 Corinthians 14:3, Titus 2:15 to doctrine: 1 Timothy 4:6, 1 Timothy 4:16, 1 Corinthians 14:6, 1 Corinthians 14:26, 2 Timothy 4:2 Reciprocal: Numbers 1:53 - shall pitch Daniel 9:2 - understood 2 Timothy 3:10 - my read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Timothy 4:13

Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.Give thyself to reading — Both publicly and privately. Enthusiasts, observe this! Expect no end without the means. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

13. Till I come The Greek present indicative implies here a confident expectation. But when Paul came, what then? To reading… exhortation… doctrine That is, teaching. All three appear to be named as public exercises. The reading does not refer to private study; but the public reading in the Churches of the Old Scripture, or perhaps the gospels so far as published, or apostolic epistles. It was thus that the books of the New Testament became Scripture in the early Church. read more