1 Timothy 1:12

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:12-17

12-17 The apostle knew that he would justly have perished, if the Lord had been extreme to mark what was amiss; and also if his grace and mercy had not been abundant to him when dead in sin, working faith and love to Christ in his heart. This is a faithful saying; these are true and faithful words, which may be depended on, That the Son of God came into the world, willingly and purposely to save sinners. No man, with Paul's example before him, can question the love and power of Christ to save... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-99

1Tim 1 IN HIS OPENING verse Paul presents his apostleship as proceeding from God our Saviour not from Jesus our Saviour, as we might have put it. He is going to bring before us the living GOD as both Saviour and Preserver ( 1Ti_2:3 ; 1Ti_4:10 ) and so he commences on this note, and presents the Lord Jesus to us as our hope. When declension sets in it is well for us to know a living God as our Preserver, and to have our hopes centred not in churches, bishops, deacons, nor in a man of any... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Paul's Praise for the Grace which He has Experienced v. 12. And I thank Christ Jesus, our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, v. 13. who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious; but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief. v. 14. And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. v. 15. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Timothy 1:12-17

IIIThe Apostle’s communication upon his calling to the ministry of the gospel, and upon the grace, in its high significance, which was glorified in him by his conversion.—Doxology1 Timothy 1:12-1712And12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13Who was before13 a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious [insolent]: but I obtained mercy, 14because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And [But] the grace of our Lord was... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:12-20

An Example of Christ’s Long-Suffering 1 Timothy 1:12-20 The Apostle breaks off into expressions of heartfelt thanks to God for the abounding grace which had overcome his former obstinacy and blindness. Only his ignorance could palliate his outrage and insult toward Christ, who was now the beloved object of his entire surrender. He had been a blasphemer against God, Acts 26:9-11 ; a persecutor towards his fellow-men, Galatians 1:13 ; injurious, insolent, full of overweening pride. He felt... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 1:1-20

This letter is an apostle's letter to a young minister having oversight of the church in Ephesus. The first part of the letter deals with the Church, its doctrine, its devotions, and its ministry. Difficulties existed in that "certain men" were teaching erroneous doctrine. In all probability, the reference was to the Gnostic heresies. The apostle shows the relation of "sound doctrine" to the law which the Gnostics were misinterpreting. Enumerating the evils resulting from such false teaching,... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:3-17

Paul’s Initial Charge To Timothy (1 Timothy 1:3-17 ). Timothy is first reminded why he is in Ephesus and what his task is. a He has been called on to charge the church leaders to be faithful to the truth and not to heed false teachers, some of whose teachings are indicated as being connected with ‘fables and endless genealogies which raise questions’ (1 Timothy 1:3-5). b Paul then gives his verdict on those false teachers. They desire to be ‘Teachers Of The Law’ but in fact lack the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:12

He Gives Thanks for God’s Grace and Mercy Shown Towards Himself, Pointing Out That God Has Appointed Him To His Service and How As A Gross Sinner He Had Been Graciously Taken Up By His Grace In Spite Of What He Had Been And Fully Enabled For The Task (1 Timothy 1:12-14 ). ‘I thank him who enabled me, even Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful (trustworthy), appointing me to his service, though I was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and violently arrogant.’ At the thought... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:12-17

1 Timothy 1:12-Esther : . Further Digression on God’ s Mercy.— The connexion is not obvious. P. Ewald has suggested that 1 Timothy 1:12-Esther : has been displaced and should properly follow 1 Timothy 1:12. It is, however, in keeping with Paul’ s style that the mention of the Gospel entrusted to him should lead to such an outburst of thanksgiving. He, the persecutor, forgiven because ignorant ( cf. Luke 23:34, and the close parallel in Testament of Judah 19:3 ), was counted trustworthy for... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 1:12

Here St. Paul expresses his most humble and solemn thanks to Christ for his rich favour in calling him to the high office of all apostle, for by the ministry that is to be understood; and it is so called by way of excellence, it being the most glorious and Divine ministry that ever was established in the church: and he ascribes to our Saviour the praise of all that he performed in the faithful discharge of it. He saith: Christ enabled me, that is, endowed him with fidelity, zeal, courage, and... read more

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