6:11 {9} But thou, O {e} man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.(9) A peculiar exhortation to various virtues, with which it appropriate for the pastors especially to be furnished.(e) Whom the Spirit of God rules. read more
It may be noted that in this epistle the relationships of husband and wives, children and parents, are not mentioned, as are the questions of elders, widows, and now servants. For family ties are not at all the subject here, but godly order as to the assembly, therefore that which is more before the public eye. Bondslaves were, of course, in a position that God never intended for man, but introduced by men's per-verse wills. What was the Christian slave, therefore to do? Bitterness of... read more
MATTERS ECCLESIASTICAL & SOCIAL Chapter 5 gives directions concerning Timothy’s management of church affairs, first, as to his behavior towards the older and younger members of the flock, of both sexes (1 Timothy 5:1-2 ). Secondly, as touching widows (1 Timothy 5:3-16 ). By “widows indeed,” 1 Timothy 5:3 , Paul means those who had no near relatives to support them (see v. 4-5), and who were trusting in God (1 Timothy 5:6 ). At this point the apostle turns from the widows themselves to... read more
(11) But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. (12) Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. (13) ¶ I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; (14) That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable,... read more
But thou, O man of God. [7] This, says St. John Chrysostom, is one of the highest title and commendations that can be given to any man. So are called Samuel, Elias, Eliseus. (1 Kings ii and ix.; 3 Kings xxxiii.) (Witham) =============================== [BIBLIOGRAPHY] O homo Dei. See St. John Chrysostom, ( Greek: log. iz. p. 321.) Greek: mega axioma, &c. magna dignitas, &c. read more
11-16 It ill becomes any men, but especially men of God, to set their hearts upon the things of this world; men of God should be taken up with the things of God. There must be a conflict with corruption, and temptations, and the powers of darkness. Eternal life is the crown proposed for our encouragement. We are called to lay hold thereon. To the rich must especially be pointed out their dangers and duties, as to the proper use of wealth. But who can give such a charge, that is not himself... read more
1Tim 6 IN THE APOSTOLIC age, as now, the gospel won many of its triumphs among the poor, hence not a few servants, or slaves, were found in the church. Chapter 6 opens with instructions which show the way of godliness as it applies to them. Slavery is foreign to Christianity yet inasmuch as the rectifying of earthly wrongs was not the Lord’s object in His first coming, (See, Luk_12:14 ) and is only to be accomplished when He comes again, the will of God for His people now is to accept the... read more
The Conduct of the True Christian and Its Reward. 1 Timothy 6:11-Nehemiah : v. 11. but thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. v. 12. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. v. 13. I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate... read more
B.—Address to Timothy.—A word for the rich.—Conclusion of the EpistleCH. 1 Timothy 6:11-2111But thou, O man of God,7 flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on [the] eternal life, whereunto thou art also8 called [unto which thou wast called], and hast professed a [the] good profession before many witnesses. 13I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth9 all things, and before Christ... read more
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Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Timothy 6:1-21
CHAPTER 6 1. Concerning servants (1 Timothy 6:1-2 ) 2. Concerning those who oppose (1 Timothy 6:3-5 ) 3. Concerning contentment and temptation (1 Timothy 6:6-10 ) 4. The final exhortations (1 Timothy 6:11-21 ) 1 Timothy 6:1-2 Servants (slaves) who had pagan masters were to count them worthy of all honor, and thus bear a good testimony for the truth, that the Name of God and the teaching be not blasphemed. Theirs was a blessed opportunity to show forth the excellencies of Him whom they... read more