E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 5:12
damnation = judgment. App-177 . cast off . Greek. atheteo. See John 12:48 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:12
having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.Some find a "vow of celibacy" in "pledge"; but nothing like that is in the word. It simply refers to their pledge of loyalty to Christ at the time of their conversion. In the pagan culture of that time, a Christian widow's marrying again was altogether likely to mean marrying a pagan, marrying out of the church, a thing Paul denounced in the Corinthian letter. These instructions were not merely theoretical postulates; they were... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 5:12
1 Timothy 5:12. Having damnation, &c.— Condemnation, which, without repentance, must end in eternal damnation, because they violate, and thereby destroy that living faith, which always produces purity of heart. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 5:12
12. Having—Bringing on themselves, and so having to bear as a burden ( :-) judgment from God (compare :-), weighing like a load on them. cast off their first faith—namely, pledged to Christ and the service of the Church. There could be no hardship at the age of sixty or upwards in not marrying again (end of 1 Timothy 5:9), for the sake of serving better the cause of Christ as presbyteresses; though, to ordinary widows, no barrier existed against remarriage (1 Corinthians 7:39). This is... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 5:3-16
1. Provisions for widows 5:3-16Paul gave instructions concerning the church’s responsibility for its widows to clarify how and for whom the church should provide special care. Widows have been and still are especially vulnerable individuals. As such God has always shown special concern for their protection (cf. Deuteronomy 10:18; Deuteronomy 24:17; Psalms 68:5; Isaiah 1:17; Luke 2:37). The early church normally mirrored His attitude (Acts 6:1; Acts 9:39). In the Greco-Roman world a female... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 5:3-25
C. How to deal with widows and elders 5:3-25Paul now addressed how Timothy was to deal with two main problem areas in the Ephesian church, the younger widows and the erring elders. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 5:6-25
IV. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LEADERSHIP OF THE LOCAL CHURCH 4:6-5:25Paul proceeded to give some specific instruction about leadership of the church. This included direction concerning the leader’s personal life and public ministry, basic principles of effective interpersonal relationships, and the proper treatment of widows and elders. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 5:11-12
It was not wise to place younger widows on this list, and Paul explained why. Younger widows’ sensual desires would be stronger, and these feelings would make it very hard for them to remain committed to serving Christ wholeheartedly as single women."The metaphor is that of a young animal trying to free itself from the yoke, and becoming restive through its fulness [sic] of life." [Note: Bernard, p. 82.] Paul evidently assumed that this commitment to the Lord characterized those on the list... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:1-25
Regarding Widows and Accusations against Elders1. Rebuke] This shows the authority which Timothy exercised. An elder] i.e. an elderly man, not one officially so named.3-16. The seventh charge to Timothy—as to widows.3. Widows indeed] Each local Church kept a list of the widows belonging to the congregation, who were supported by the alms of the faithful if they were widows indeed, that is, if they had none to help them (1 Timothy 5:4-5). In return, they did what services they could to the... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:1-16
5:1-6:21 VARIOUS KINDS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCHThe young, the old and the widows (5:1-16)It may at times have been difficult for Timothy to deal with those who were older or those who were of the opposite sex. Paul therefore reminds him to be careful how he treats people, and always to show fitting courtesy and to act with moral uprightness (5:1-2).The church must care for those of its members who are in need. But the church does not have a duty to support financially those elderly people who... read more