1 Timothy 6:7-8

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:5-7

Chapter 17THE GAIN OF A LOVE OF GODLINESS, AND THE UNGODLINESS OF A LOVE OF GAIN. - 1 Timothy 6:5-7; 1 Timothy 6:17-19IT is evident that the subject of avarice is much in the Apostle’s mind during the writing of the last portion of this Epistle. He comes upon it here in connection with the teachers of false doctrine, and speaks strongly on the subject. Then he writes what appears to be a solemn conclusion to the letter (1 Timothy 6:11-16). And then, as if he was oppressed by the danger of large... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

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

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Timothy 6:7

6:7 {7} For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out.(7) He mocks the folly of those who do so greedily hunger after frail things, who can in no way be satisfied, and yet nonetheless cannot enjoy their excess. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:1-21

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

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:1-21

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

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:1-10

(1) ¶ Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. (2) And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort. (3) If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:6-10

6-10 Those that make a trade of Christianity to serve their turn for this world, will be disappointed; but those who mind it as their calling, will find it has the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come. He that is godly, is sure to be happy in another world; and if contented with his condition in this world, he has enough; and all truly godly people are content. When brought into the greatest straits, we cannot be poorer than when we came into this world; a... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:1-99

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

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Timothy 6:6-10

The Sin of Avarice and Its Results. v. 6. But godliness with contentment is great gain. v. 7. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. v. 8. And having food and raiment, let us be therewith content. v. 9. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. v. 10. For the love of money is the root of all evil; which, while some coveted after,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Timothy 6:1-10

XIIVarious Prescripts, Warnings, and Exhortations1 Timothy 6:1-21A.—The obligation of Christian slaves.—Warning against false teachers.—Praise of moderation, and warning against covetousness1 Timothy 6:1-101Let as many servants as are [as many as are servants] under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. 2And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren;1 [,] but rather do them... read more

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