디모데전서 5:17-25 KRV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:22

Lay hands suddenly on no man ,.... Which is not to be understood of removing censures from off offenders, upon their repentance, which should not be suddenly and hastily done; and which it seems in later times has been done by imposition of hands; but since no such custom obtained in the apostle's time, and a taking off of censures is never in Scripture signified by this phrase, it cannot be intended here; but rather the admission of persons into the work of the ministry, and the installing... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:23

Drink no longer water ,.... Though it was commendable in him to keep under his body, as the apostle did, by abstemious living, and not pamper the flesh and encourage the lusts of it, and so preserve purity and chastity; yet it was proper that he should take care of his health, that it was not impaired by too much severity, and so he be incapable of doing the work of the Lord. And it seems by this, that his long and only use of water for his drink had been prejudicial to his health: wherefore... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:24

Some men's sins are open before hand ,.... Some men are such open and notorious sinners, that there is no need of any inquiry about them, or any examination of them; or any witnesses to be called to their character, in order to pass judgment concerning them; they even prevent and supersede any formal process about them. With such persons, the apostle intimates, Timothy could have no difficulty upon him, what to do with them; should they be proposed for the ministry, he would know at once... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:25

Likewise also the good works of some are manifest before hand ,.... The characters of some men, on the other hand, are so fair and bright; and it is so clear a point, that they have received the grace of God in truth; and have a rich furniture for the ministry; and are sound in the doctrine of faith; and are men of such godly lives and conversations, that they prevent any formal inquiry, examination, and judgment; and there can be no difficulty in admitting them at once: and therefore the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders that rule well - Elder is probably here the name of an ecclesiastical officer, similar to what we now term presbyter. See on 1 Timothy 5:1 ; (note). Dr. Macknight has remarked that, "in the first age, the name πρεσβυτερος , elder, was given to all who exercised any sacred office in the Church, as is plain from Acts 20:28 , where the persons are called επισκοποι , bishops, who, Acts 20:17 , were called πρεσβυτεροι , elders. The same thing appears from Titus 1:5 ,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:18

The Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox - This is a manifest proof that by τιμη , honor, in the preceding verse, the apostle means salary or wages: "Let the elders that rule well be accounted worthy of double honor," a larger salary than any of the official widows mentioned before, for "the laborer is worthy of his hire." The maintenance of every man in the Church should be in proportion to his own labor, and the necessities of his family. He that does no work should have no... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:19

Against an elder - Be very cautious of receiving evil reports against those whose business it is to preach to others, and correct their vices. Do not consider an elder as guilty of any alleged crime, unless it be proved by two or three witnesses. This the law of Moses required in respect to all. Among the Romans, a plebeian might be condemned on the deposition of one credible witness; but it required two to convict a senator. The reason of this difference is evident: those whose business it... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:20

Them that sin rebuke before all - That is, before the members of the Church; which was the custom of the Jews in their synagogues. But, if the words refer to the elders alone, then the transgressing elder is to be reproved before his fellows, and be tried by them. That others also may fear - This is the grand object of Church censures, to reclaim the transgressors, and to give warning to others. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:21

I charge thee before God - The apostle would have Timothy to consider that all he did should be done as in the sight of God, the Father of the spirits of all flesh; in the sight of Christ, the Savior of sinners, who purchased the Church with his own blood; and in the sight of the most holy, approved, and eminent angels, whose office it was to minister to the heirs of salvation. The word εκλεκτοι , elect, applied to the angels here, is supposed to distinguish those who stood, when others... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:22

Lay hands suddenly on no man - Do not hastily appoint any person to the sacred ministry: let the person be well proved before he receives the imposition of hands. Some understand this of laying hands on the sick. Neither be partaker of other men's sins - It is a sin for any improper person to thrust himself into the sacred office; and he partakes of that sin who introduces, helps him forward, or sanctions him in it. O, what an account will rash, undiscerning, and prejudiced bishops,... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:22

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