Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:7
7. Paul now gathers into this personal charge the errors also repudiated in 1 Timothy 1:3-4. Old wives’ fables On which we again quote Dr. Clarke. Exercise That is, gymnastize thyself, as a practicing athlete. Train thyself by holy exercises to holiness. Instead of poring over the chaotic pages of Jewish Rabbinism and Gnosticism, cultivate thy powers in Christian piety and holy activity. read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:6-10
6-10. A personal impressing of the charge upon Timothy. read more