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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

Give attendance to reading - Timothy could easily comprehend the apostle's meaning; but at present this is not so easy. What books does the apostle mean? The books of the Old Testament were probably what he intended; these testified of Jesus, and by these he could either convince or confound the Jews. But, whether was the reading of these to be public or private? Probably both. It was customary to read the law and the prophets in the synagogue, and doubtless in the assemblies of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:14

Neglect not the gift that is in thee - The word χαρισμα here must refer to the gifts and graces of the Divine Spirit, which Timothy received when set apart to the work of an evangelist by the imposition of St. Paul's hands, 2 Timothy 1:6 , and by that of the presbytery or eldership; for it most evidently appears, from this verse and that above quoted, that he received this double imposition, not probably at different times, but on one and the same occasion. These very gifts and graces... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:15

Meditate upon these things - Ταυτα μελετα· Revolve them frequently in thy mind; consider deeply their nature and importance; get them deeply fastened in thy heart, and let all thy conduct flow from this inward feeling and conviction. Let the nature, reasons, and motives of thy ministry, be ever in the view of thy heart and conscience. Give thyself wholly to them - Εν τουτοις ισθι· Be thou in these things. Horace has a similar expression: Omnis in hoc sum . "I am absorbed in this."... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:16

Take heed unto thyself - See that the life of God remains and the work of God prospers in thine own soul. Take heed to thy doctrine, that the matter be pure and orthodox; that thou teach nothing for truth but what God has revealed. Continue in them - i.e., In taking heed to thyself and to thy doctrine; for this must be thy continual study. Without this, the Divine influence shall recede from thy heart, and the Divine gift from thy intellect; and, like Samson shorn of his strength, thou... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 12 12Let no man despise thy youth He says this, both in regard to others, and to Timothy himself. As to others, he does not wish that the age of Timothy should prevent him from obtaining that reverence which he deserves, provided that, in other respects, he conduct himself as becomes a minister of Christ. And, at the same time, he instructs Timothy to supply by gravity of demeanor what is wanting in his age. As if he had said, “Take care that, by gravity of demeanor, thou procure for... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

Verse 13 13Attend to reading He knew Timothy’s diligence, and yet he recommends to him diligent reading of the Scriptures. How shall pastors teach others if they be not eager to learn? And if so great a man is advised to study to make progress from day to day, how much more do we need such an advice? Woe then to the slothfulness of those who do not peruse the oracles of the Holy Spirit by day and night, (79) in order to learn from them how to discharge their office! Till I come This reference... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:14

Verse 14 14Neglect not the gift that is in thee The Apostle exhorts Timothy to employ, for the edification of the Church, that grace with which he was endued. God does not wish that talents — which he has bestowed on any one, that they may bring gain — should either be lost, or be hidden in the earth without advantage. (Matthew 25:18.) To neglect a gift is carelessly to keep it unemployed through slothfulness, so that, having contracted rust it is worn away without yielding any profit. Let each... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:15

Verse 15 15Take heed to these things (81) The greater the difficulty in faithfully discharging the ministry of the Church, so much the more ought a pastor to apply himself earnestly, and with his whole might; and that not only for a short time, but with unfailing perseverance. (82) Paul therefore reminds Timothy that this work leaves no room for indolence, or for slackening his labors, but demands the utmost industry and constant application. That thy profiting may be manifest By adding these... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:16

Verse 16 16Give heed to thyself, and to the doctrine There are two things of which a good pastor should be careful; to be diligent in teaching, and to keep himself pure. (83) It is not enough if he frame his life to all that is good and commendable, and guard against giving a bad example, if he do not likewise add to a holy life continual diligence in teaching; and, on the other hand, doctrine will be of little avail, if there be not a corresponding goodness and holiness of life. With good... read more

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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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:16

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:16

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:1-16

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