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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:8

But we know that the law is good ,.... The apostle says this to prevent an objection that might be made to him, that seeing he bore so hard on such who were fond of being teachers of the law, he was himself against the law, and the preaching and proper use of it; but this he would not have concluded, for he and his fellow labourers in the ministry, and all true believers know, from the Scriptures of truth, from the agreement of the law with the Gospel, and from their own experience, that the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:7

Teachers of the law - To be esteemed or celebrated as rabbins; to be reputed cunning in solving knotty questions and enigmas, which answered no end to true religion. Of such the rabbinical teaching was full. Understanding neither what they say - This is evident from almost all the Jewish comments which yet remain. Things are asserted which are either false or dubious; words, the import of which they did not understand, were brought to illustrate them: so that it may be said, They... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:8

But we know that the law is good - The law as given by God, is both good in itself and has a good tendency. This is similar to what the apostle had asserted, Romans 7:12-16 ; : The law is holy; and the commandment is holy, just, and good; see the note on Romans 7:12 , etc. If a man use it lawfully - That is, interpret it according to its own spirit and design, and use it for the purpose for which God has given it; for the ceremonial law was a schoolmaster to lead us unto Christ, and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:7

Verse 7 7Wishing to be teachers of the law He does not reprove those who openly attack the instruction of the law, but those who boast of belonging to the rank of teachers of it. He affirms that such persons have no understanding, because they harass their faculties to no purpose by curious questions. And, at the same time, he rebukes their pride by adding, — Of what things they affirm, for none will be found more bold in pronouncing rashly on matters unknown to them than the teachers of such... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:8

Verse 8 8Now we know that the law is good He again anticipates the calumny with which they loaded him; for, whenever he resisted their empty display, they seized on this shield for their defense “What then? Do you wish to have the law buried, and blotted out of the remembrance of men?” In order to repel this calumny, Paul acknowledges that “the law is good,” but contends that we are required to make a lawful use of it. Here he argues from the use of cognate terms; for the word lawful (legitimus... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-20

St. Paul was about to commit extensive powers in the Church to Timothy. It was therefore necessary that lie should define clearly the source of his own authority. This he does very distinctly. He was an apostle according to the commandment of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. Hence his power to delegate authority to his son Timothy, and hence the duty of the Church to submit to Timothy's ruling. Among the powers committed to Timothy was that of ordaining bishops and deacons by the laying on of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:7

Though they understand for understanding . A.V.; confidently affirm for affirm , A.V. Teachers of the Law ( νομοδιδάσκαλοι . as Luke 5:17 ; Acts 5:34 ). This, again, distinctly marks the Jewish origin of these heretics. Though they understand , etc. So our Lord rebuked the scribes and teachers of the Law in his day: "Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God;" "Ye do greatly err". They confidently affirm ( διαβεβαιοῦνται ). Elsewhere in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:8

The Law is good (see the similar statement in Romans 7:12 ). The Jews thought that St. Paul spoke against the Law (comp. Acts 6:13 , Acts 6:14 ), because he vindicated its true use ( Romans 10:4 ; Galatians 3:24 ; Galatians 4:4 , Galatians 4:5 , etc.). But he everywhere speaks of the Law as good and holy. If a man — i.e., a teacher of the Law—use it lawfully ; knowing its proper use, as it follows in the next verse. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 1:7

Desiring to be teachers of the law - That is, to have the credit and reputation of being well versed in the law of Moses, and qualified to explain it to others. This was a high honor among the Jews, and these teachers laid claim to the same distinction.Understanding neither what they say - That is, they do not understand the true nature and design of that law which they attempt to explain to others. This was true of the Jewish teachers, and equally so of those in the church at Ephesus, who... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 1:8

But we know that the law is good - We admit this; it is that which we all concede. This declaration is evidently made by the apostle to guard against the supposition that he was an enemy of the law. Doubtless this charge would be brought against him, or against anyone who maintained the sentiments which he had just expressed. By speaking thus of what those teachers regarded as so important in the law, it would be natural for them to declare that he was an enemy of the law itself, and would be... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 1:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 1:8

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