1 Timothy 4:15-16

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:1-16

The history of the Christian Church is the history of the sowing of tares as well as of the sowing of good grain; and it describes the work of seducing spirits as well as that of the Spirit of God. The work of heresy is not merely the denial of true doctrine, but it is the invention and propagation of a multitude of false doctrines. Nor, again, are the false doctrines so invented and promulgated, on the face of them, necessarily ungodly doctrines. On the contrary, they often assume to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:15

Be diligent in for meditate upon , A.V.; progress for profiting , A.V. ; be manifest unto for appear to , A.V. Be diligent , etc. ( αῦτα μελέτα ). Give all your attention and care and study to these things. It is just the contrary to μὴ ἀμέλει in 1 Timothy 4:14 . The verb μελετάω , besides this passage, occurs in its classical sense of "premeditating" or "getting up a speech," in Mark 13:11 (where, however, the reading is doubtful), and again in Acts 4:25 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:16

To for unto , A.V. (twice); thy teaching for the doctrine , A.V. ; these things for them , A.V.; save both for both sate , A.V. Take heed ( ἔπεχε ); as in Acts 3:5 (see too Luke 14:7 ). Thy teaching. The A.V., the doctrine , is the better rendering, though the difference of meaning is very slight. The use of ἡ διδασκαλίς in 1 Timothy 6:1 and 1 Timothy 6:3 , and Titus 2:10 strongly supports the sense of "doctrine," i.e. the thing taught (see... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 4:15

Meditate upon these things - Upon the train of events by which you have been led into the ministry, and upon the responsibilites and duties of the office. Let your mind be deeply impressed with these things; make them the subject of profound and serious thought.Give thyself wholly to them - Greek “Be in them” - a phrase similar to that of Horace - “totus in illis.” The meaning is plain. He was to devote his life wholly to this work. He was to have no other grand aim of living. His time,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 4:16

Take heed unto thyself - This may be understood as relating to everything of a personal nature that would qualify him for his work. It may be applied to personal piety; to health; to manners; to habits of living; to temper; to the ruling purposes; to the contact with others. In relation to personal religion, a minister should take heed:(1) That he has true piety; and,(2) That he is advancing in the knowledge and love of God. In relation to morals, he should be upright; to his contact with... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 4:15-16

1 Timothy 4:15-16. Meditate on these things On the instructions I have given thee, or the things mentioned 1 Timothy 4:13. True meditation implies the lively exercise of faith, hope, love, joy, as it were melted down together by the fire of God’s Holy Spirit, and offered up to God in secret. Give thyself wholly to them On this passage Bengelius writes, He that is wholly in these things, will be little in worldly company, in other studies, in collecting books, shells, coins, wherein many... 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 4:15

Meditate upon . Greek. meletao . See Acts 4:25 . give, &c. Lit, be in them, i.e. occupied in them, to . App-104 . that = in order that. Greek. hina , profiting . Greek. prokope . See Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:12 . appear = be manifest. App-106 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 4:16

Take heed . Greek. epecho . See Acts 3:5 . unto = to, continue, Greek. epimend. See Acts 10:48 . in. Omit. both save = save both. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:15

Be diligent in these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy progress may be made manifest unto all.The utmost diligence and application to the task in hand are indicated by this; and such diligence and perseverance will surely issue in favorable results. It is regrettable that some ministers seem to believe that they can benefit mankind more by who they are and what they imagine themselves to be, than by any diligent application to the work of saving souls. It was a task, arduous,... read more

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