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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:12

Verse 12 12Fight the good fight of faith In the next epistle he says, “He who hath become a soldier doth not entangle himself with matters inconsistent with his calling.” (2 Timothy 2:4.) In like manner, in order to withdraw Timothy from excessive solicitude about earthly things, he reminds him that he must “fight;” for carelessness and self-indulgence arise from this cause, that the greater part wish to serve Christ at ease, and as if it were pastime, whereas Christ calls all his servants to... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:13

Verse 13 13I charge thee The great vehemence of solemn appeal, which Paul employs, is a proof how rare and hard a virtue it is, to persevere in the ministry, in a proper manner, till the end; for, although he exhorts others, in the person of Timothy, yet he addresses him also. Before God, who quickeneth all things What he affirms concerning Christ and concerning God, has an immediate relation to the present subject; for, when he ascribes this to God, that he quickeneth all things, he wishes to... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:14

Verse 14 14That thou, keep the commandment. By the word commandment he means all that he hath hitherto said about the office of Timothy, the sum of which was, that he should show himself to be a faithful minister to Christ and to the Church. What is the use of extending this to the whole law? But perhaps it will be thought preferable to view it as denoting the office which he had received by divine authority; for we are appointed to be ministers of the Church on no other condition than this,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:6-21

The contrast . There is no more effectual way of bringing out the peculiar beauties and excellences of any system or character than by contrasting with it the opposite system or character. Let us do this in regard to the two characters which are here brought before us, and the uses of money by them respectively. I. THE MONEY - LOVER . The love of money sits at the helm of his inner man. It is the spring of all his thoughts, desires, and actions. Observe what is his ruling... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:12

The faith for faith, A.V.; the life eternal for eternal life, A.V.; wast for art also, A.V. and T.R.; didst confess the good confession for hast professed a good profession, A.V.; in the sight of for before, A.V. Fight the good fight . This is not quite a happy rendering. ἀγών is the "contest" at the Olympic assembly for any of the prizes, in wrestling, chariot-racing, foot-racing, music, or what not. ἀγωνίζεσθαι τὸν ἀγῶνα is to "carry on such a contest". The comparison is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:13

I charge thee for I give thee charge , A.V.; of for before (in italics), A.V.; the for a , A.V. I charge thee . It has been well observed that the apostle's language increases in solemnity as he approaches the end of the Epistle. This word παραγγέλλω is of frequent use in St. Paul's Epistles ( 1 Corinthians 7:10 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:11 : 2 Thessalonians 3:4 , 2 Thessalonians 3:6 , 2 Thessalonians 3:10 , 2 Thessalonians 3:12 ; and above, 1 Timothy 3:1-16 ; 1... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:14

The for this , A.V. without reproach for unrebukable , A.V. The commandment ( τὴν ἐντολὴν ). The phrase is peculiar, and must have some special meaning. Perhaps, as Bishop Wordsworth expounds it, "the commandment" is that law of faith and duty to which Timothy vowed obedience at his baptism, and is parallel to "the good confession." Some think that the command given in 1 Timothy 6:11 , 1 Timothy 6:12 is referred to; and this is the meaning of the A.V. "this." Without... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of faith - The noble conflict in the cause of religion; see the notes on Ephesians 6:10-17; compare notes on 1 Corinthians 9:26-27. The allusion is to the contests at the Grecian games.Lay hold on eternal life - As the crown of victory that is held out to you. Seize this as eagerly as the competitors at the Grecian games laid hold on the prize; see the notes on 1 Corinthians 9:25.Whereunto thou art also called - That is, by the Spirit of God, and by the very nature of your... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:13

I give thee charge in the sight God - see the notes on 1 Timothy 5:21.Who quickeneth all things - Who gives life to all; notes on Ephesians 2:1. It is not quite clear why the apostle refers to this attribute of God as enforcing the charge which he here makes. Perhaps he means to say that God is the source of life, and that as he had given life to Timothy - natural and spiritual - he had a right to require that it should be employed in his service; and that, if, in obedience to this charge and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:14

That thou keep this commandment - Referring particularly to the solemn injunction which he had just given him, to “fight the good fight of faith,” but perhaps also including all that he had enjoined on him.Without spot - It seems harsh, and is unusual, to apply the epithet, “without spot” - ἄσπιλος aspilos - to a command or doctrine, and the passage may be so construed that this may be understood as referring to Timothy himself - “That thou keep the commandment so that thou mayest be without... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:6-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:12

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:14

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