1 Timothy 4:7

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 4:7

But refuse profane and old wives’ fables; all impertinent discourses, which tend nothing to promote either faith or holiness, which he disdainfully calls old wives’ fables, tales of a tub, as we say, discourses having no bottom in the word of God, are not fit for pulpits. And exercise thyself rather unto godliness; let thy constant study be things that may promote godliness, impart those things unto people, and live up to them in thy conversation. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:6-7

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES1 Timothy 4:7. But refuse profane and old wives’ fables.—Have nothing whatever to do with those irreligious and pitiable myths. What some reputed as wisdom St. Paul calls grandmotherly mumblings. Exercise thyself rather unto godliness.—He who had Himself fought the good fight would not have his well-beloved Timothy a credulous weakling, but strong through the gymnastic exercise of faith.MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—1 Timothy 4:6-7The True Minister of Christ—I.... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:7

1 Timothy 4:7 I. The word godliness signifies a religious character in all its integrity, with special reference to God: it is therefore the highest idea to which your aspiration can be raised. It is not simply salvation from sin, or holiness as separation from evil, but the result into which both flow. It is religion known by its highest possible name. And this piety, thus clothed with its perfection, you are bidden to seek as the business of your life: as the goal of all other aspirations.... 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 4:6-10

1 Timothy 4:6-10If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things.Counsels to God’s servantsThe wise counsels given here to Timothy have their value in every age, and in every land, for those who are called upon to teach and warn their fellows.I. Make known the truth, and the truth will strengthen you.“If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be nourished.” The verb used by Paul does not signify, as our translation of it does, the reminding people of what they... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Timothy 4:7

1 Timothy 4:7And exercise thyself rather unto godliness.The believer exercising himself unto godlinessI. The nature of the duty which the text recommends.1. This duty includes a strict and impartial inquiry into our own hearts, as to what may be therein likely to prevent our advancement in godliness.2. This duty requires an habitual attention to the duties of the closet.3. This duty involves the exercise of much holy watchfulness and care in the ordinary pursuits of business, so that they may... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:7

7 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. Ver. 7. But refuse ] Gr. παραιτου , make a fair excuse. Shift them off, set them by, say thou art not at leisure to attend to them, hast no time to lose upon them. Poteras has horas non perdidisse, said Pliny to his nephew, You might have found you somewhat else to do. Exercise thyself ] Lay aside thine upper garments, as runners and wrestlers use to do, and bestir thee lustily, γυμναζε , Te nudum... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Timothy 4:7

refuse: 1 Timothy 1:4, 1 Timothy 6:20, 2 Timothy 2:16, 2 Timothy 2:23, 2 Timothy 4:4, Titus 1:14, Titus 3:9 exercise: 1 Timothy 1:4, 1 Timothy 2:10, 1 Timothy 3:16, 1 Timothy 6:11, Acts 24:16, 2 Timothy 3:12, Titus 2:12, Hebrews 5:14, 2 Peter 1:5-Ruth : Reciprocal: Proverbs 19:27 - General Matthew 15:9 - teaching 1 Corinthians 3:12 - wood Ephesians 4:14 - tossed 1 Timothy 6:3 - the doctrine Hebrews 12:11 - exercised 2 Peter 1:6 - godliness 2 Peter 1:16 - we have read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Timothy 4:7

But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.Like those who were to contend in the Grecian games, exercise thyself unto godliness - Train thyself up in holiness of heart and life, with the utmost labour, vigour, and diligence. read more

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