charge. Greek. diamarturomai . See Acts 2:40 . Lord. The texts omit. Jesus Christ. The texts read "Christ Jeans". App-98 . X11. observe = guard. without = apart from. preferring . . . another = prejudgment, prejudice. Greek. prokrima. Only here. nothing . Greek. medeis , as in or 1Ti 14:22 . by. App-104 . partiality. Literally inclining towards. Greek. prosklisis . Only here. read more
I charge thee in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.The elect angels ... are here represented as witnessing the work of Christians on earth, as in Hebrews 1:14. The word "elect" in this place has the meaning of the faithful angels, the ones not carried away by the rebellion of Satan. "The epithet elect probably has the same force as HOLY in our common phrase, the holy angels."[26]Without... read more
1 Timothy 5:21. And the elect angels,— That is, "Those angels, who having kept their stations, when so many of their fellows were seduced by Satan, are now confirmed in a state of immutable felicity, and shall attend our common Lord to the awful judgment of the great day." read more
21. I charge thee—rather as Greek, "I adjure thee"; so it ought to be translated (2 Timothy 4:1). before—"in the presence of God." Lord—omitted in the oldest manuscripts God the Father, and Christ the Son, will testify against thee, if thou disregardest my injunction. He vividly sets before Timothy the last judgment, in which God shall be revealed, and Christ seen face to face with His angels elect angels—an epithet of reverence. The objects of divine electing love (2 Timothy 4:1- :). Not only... read more
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
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
2. The discipline and selection of elders 5:17-25Another group in the church deserved Timothy’s special attention. Therefore Paul gave instructions concerning the care of elders to his young legate to enable him to deal with present and potential elders properly.The structure of this pericope is similar to that of the previous paragraph dealing with widows. In both sections Paul began by showing genuine concern ("honor," 1 Timothy 3:3) for the care of those in the group. He then proceeded to... read more
Paul could hardly have stressed the importance of absolute objectivity and honesty in dealing with offending leaders more strongly (cf. 1 Timothy 6:13; 2 Timothy 4:1). God, Christ Jesus, and the elect angels are all judges (Matthew 25:31; Mark 8:38; Luke 9:26; Revelation 14:10). Paul urged Timothy on behalf of these judges to judge fairly. The apostle may have been thinking of Deuteronomy 19:17 here since that verse also specifies a trio of judges in a context of judging an accused offender. read more
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 5:17-25
Church elders and Timothy himself (5:17-25)The church members should recognize the valuable service that the elders give and should reward them generously (17-18). Any accusation of wrongdoing against elders must be supported by witnesses. If they are shown to be guilty, they should be rebuked publicly, since their position as leaders in the church makes their sin the more serious (19-20).Timothy is reminded not to show favouritism nor to act hastily in appointing people to positions of... read more