テモテへの手紙Ⅰ 4:13-14 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:1-16

The history of the Christian Church is the history of the sowing of tares as well as of the sowing of good grain; and it describes the work of seducing spirits as well as that of the Spirit of God. The work of heresy is not merely the denial of true doctrine, but it is the invention and propagation of a multitude of false doctrines. Nor, again, are the false doctrines so invented and promulgated, on the face of them, necessarily ungodly doctrines. On the contrary, they often assume to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:13

Heed for attendance , A.V.; teaching for doctrine , A.V. Till I come ( 1 Timothy 3:14 ; 1 Timothy 1:3 ). Reading ( τῇ ἀναγνώσει ). The public reading of the Scriptures (the Lessons, as we should say). This we know was the practice in the synagogue ( Luke 4:16 , etc.; Acts 13:27 ; Acts 15:21 ; 2 Corinthians 3:15 ). We see the beginning of reading the New Testament in the Christian assemblies in Ephesians 3:4 ; and Colossians 4:16 ; and generally in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:14

The gift ( χάρισμα ). The verb χαρίζομαι means " to give anything freely," gratuitously, of mere good will, without any payment or return ( Luke 7:42 ; Acts 27:24 ; Romans 8:32 ; 1 Corinthians 2:12 , etc.). Hence χάρισμα came to be especially applied to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which are preeminently "free gifts" (see Acts 8:20 ). It is so applied in Romans 1:11 ; Romans 12:6 ; 1 Corinthians 1:7 ; 1 Corinthians 12:4 , 1 Corinthians 12:9 , 1 Corinthians... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

Till I come; - notes, 1 Timothy 3:14-15.Give attendance to reading - The word here used may refer either to public or to private reading; see Act 13:15; 2 Corinthians 3:14; compare Esdr. 9:48. The more obvious interpretation here is to refer it to private reading, or to a careful perusal of those books which would qualify him for his public work. The then written portions of the sacred volume - the Old Testament - are doubtless specially intended here, but there is no reason to doubt that there... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 4:14

Neglect not the gift that is in thee - An important question arises here, to what the word “gift” refers; whether to natural endowment; to office; or to some supposed virtue which had been conferred by ordination - some transmitted influence which made him holy as a minister of religion, and which was to continue to be transmitted by the imposition of apostolic hands. The word which is here used, is rendered “gift” in every place in which it occurs in the New Testament. It is found in the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 4:12-13

1 Timothy 4:12-13. Let no man despise thy youth That is, let no one have reason to despise it, but conduct thyself with such gravity, wisdom, and steadiness, as, instead of exposing thee to contempt, will rather gain thee respect and reverence. In particular, be thou an example of the believers A pattern worthy of their imitation; in word In prudent and edifying discourse, whether public or private; in conversation Greek, αναστροφη , in behaviour; in charity Or love, rather, namely... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 4:14

1 Timothy 4:14. Neglect not Through omitting to exercise it to the full; the gift that is in thee The word χαρισμα , here used, commonly denotes some spiritual gift conferred on believers in the first age, whether by an immediate effusion of the Holy Spirit, or by means of the imposition of the apostle’s hands. See Romans 1:10. By this it appears, that even the miraculous gifts might be improved; and that the continuance of them with individuals depended in a great measure upon the right... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Dealing with the false teachers (4:6-16)Paul makes it clear to Timothy that good teachers do not waste time arguing about silly stories, but concentrate on teaching positive Christian doctrine. This is the best answer to those who teach nonsense. By thinking and talking about the great truths of the Christian faith, teachers will build themselves up as well. They must not forget, however, to train themselves with the self-discipline that leads to spiritual fitness and lasting blessings (6-8).... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 4:13

give attendance = take heed, as 1 Timothy 4:1 (giving heed). reading. See Acts 13:15 . exhortation . Greek. paraklesis . See Acts 22:5 . doctrine = teaching. read more