テモテへの手紙Ⅰ 4:12-14, 使徒の働き 15:36-40 JCB

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

1 Timothy 4:13. To reading, to exhortation, &c.— It was the custom in the synagogue to read a portion of the scriptures of the Old Testament; and, after that, to instruct the people in the meaning of it, and to give them some useful exhortations. Timothy was to do so in the school of Tyrannus, and to omit nothing of a similar kind; as well as to read the Scriptures privately for his own improvement. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 4:14

1 Timothy 4:14. Neglect not the gift— "Of the Holy Spirit;"—Particularly in his miraculous efficacy. Benson would render and understand this verse, as parallel to ch. 1 Timothy 1:18. "Neglect not the gift of the Holy Spirit which is in you; which was conferred upon you after (or according to) some prophesy or prophesies that went before concerning you." It was according to prophesy that Paul and Barnabas were set apart at Antioch, to the work unto which God had called them. See Acts 13:2; Acts... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 4:12

12. Let no man despise thy youth—Act so as to be respected in spite of thy youth (1 Corinthians 16:11; Titus 2:15); compare "youthful" as to Timothy (2 Timothy 2:22). He was but a mere youth when he joined Paul (2 Timothy 2:22- :). Eleven years had elapsed since then to the time subsequent to Paul's first imprisonment. He was, therefore, still young; especially in comparison with Paul, whose place he was filling; also in relation to elderly presbyters whom he should "entreat as a father" (2... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

13. Till I come—when Timothy's commission would be superseded for the time by the presence of the apostle himself (1 Timothy 1:3; 1 Timothy 3:14). reading—especially in the public congregation. The practice of reading Scripture was transferred from the Jewish synagogue to the Christian Church (Luke 4:16-20; Acts 13:15; Acts 15:21; 2 Corinthians 3:14). The New Testament Gospel and Epistles being recognized as inspired by those who had the gift of discerning spirits, were from the first,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 4:14

14. Neglect not the gift—by letting it lie unused. In 2 Timothy 1:6 the gift is represented as a spark of the Spirit lying within him, and sure to smoulder by neglect, the stirring up or keeping in lively exercise of which depends on the will of him on whom it is bestowed (Matthew 25:18; Matthew 25:25; Matthew 25:27; Matthew 25:28). The charism or spiritual gift, is that of the Spirit which qualified him for "the work of an evangelist" (Ephesians 4:11; 2 Timothy 4:5), or perhaps the gift of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:6-16

A. The leader’s personal life and public ministry 4:6-16Having reminded Timothy that the apostasy he was witnessing in Ephesus was not unexpected but prophesied (1 Timothy 4:1-5), the apostle next clarified Timothy’s responsibility in dealing with it (cf. ch. 1). Paul wrote these positive directions to enable Timothy to overcome the influences of the ascetic apostates that threatened the church at Ephesus. He also wrote to remind him of the importance of his personal life and public ministry,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:6-25

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 4:12

The Greek word translated "youthfulness" described people up to 40 years of age. [Note: Lea, pp. 137-38; Knight, p. 205.] As a comparatively young man Timothy may have felt reluctant to instruct the elders in the Ephesian congregation, who were probably older than he. [Note: Guthrie, p. 97.] Most people regarded older people with great respect in his culture. Paul promised that no one in the church would discredit his teaching ministry if he backed it up with a godly lifestyle. In his words as... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:13

Timothy had other responsibilities as an apostolic representative in the Ephesian church. He should give attention to his public ministry as well as to his private life. Three duties were crucial. First, he should continue to make sure the church leaders read the Scriptures in the meetings of the church. This practice, carried over from temple and synagogue worship, was central in the corporate worship of God’s people (cf. Exodus 24:7; Deuteronomy 31:11; 2 Kings 23:2; Nehemiah 8:7-8; Luke 4:16;... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:14

Timothy needed further encouragement to keep using the abilities God had given him to serve the Lord. Timothy had received ordination for service to God by the laying on of Paul’s (cf. 2 Timothy 1:6) and some elders’ hands. When that happened a prophet who was present received a revelation from God that Timothy would serve Christ in a particular way. Another possibility is that these were two separate episodes in Timothy’s life. [Note: Towner, The Letters . . ., p. 325.] Paul called on Timothy... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 4:14

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 4:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 4:13

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 4:14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:6-25

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 4:14

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