1 Timothy 4:12

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:12

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES1 Timothy 4:12. Let no man despise thy youth.—It is not upon any official position that St. Paul would demand respect, but on the worth of personal character. It is a poor thing when a distinction has to be made between the man as man and as official.MAIN HOMILETICS OF 1 Timothy 4:12The Power of a Good Example—I. Commands respect in spite of youthfulness.—“Let no man despise thy youth.” Timothy was a mere youth—probably between twenty and twenty-five years of... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 1 Timothy 4:12

DISCOURSE: 2232ADDRESS TO YOUNG PERSONS1 Timothy 4:12. Let no man despise thy youth; but be than an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.TO be earnestly engaged in advancing the welfare of our own souls, is doubtless our first concern. But we should consider, also, how far our conduct may affect the souls of others; and should endeavour so to demean ourselves, that we may prove stumbling-blocks to none, but helpers to all. Of course,... 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

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:12

12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Ver. 12. Let no man despise, &c. ] But how should I help it? might he say; the apostle answereth, "Be thou an example to the believers, a pattern of piety;" for holiness hath honour, wisdom maketh the face to shine; natural conscience cannot but stoop to the image of God, wherever and in whomsoever it discerneth it: ου γαρ το νεον ευκαταφρονητον... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Timothy 4:12

no: Matthew 18:10, 1 Corinthians 16:10, 1 Corinthians 16:11, 2 Timothy 2:7, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 2:22 be thou: 1 Corinthians 11:1, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 2:10, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-1 Samuel :, Titus 2:7, 1 Peter 5:3 in word: 2 Corinthians 6:4-Esther :, Philippians 4:8, 2 Timothy 2:22, James 3:13, James 3:17, 2 Peter 1:5-Ruth : Reciprocal: 1 Kings 2:2 - and show Zechariah 2:4 - young Matthew 5:19 - do Mark 6:30 - both 2 Corinthians 6:6 - pureness Galatians 5:22 - faith... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.Let no one have reason to despise thee for thy youth. To prevent this, Be a pattern in word - Public and private.In spirit — In your whole temper.In faith — When this is placed in the midst of several other Christian graces, it generally means a particular branch of it; fidelity or faithfulness. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:12

12. Despise thy youth To be avoided by a perfectly circumspect conduct. Though Timothy was probably thirty-five years old, he was younger than many, perhaps, under his administration. At any rate he was young to Paul; just as pupils and sons often never grow old to teacher or father. “In those times,” says Grotius, “presbyters were accustomed to be what their name signifies, persons of advanced age.” read more

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