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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 5:12

12. Having—Bringing on themselves, and so having to bear as a burden ( :-) judgment from God (compare :-), weighing like a load on them. cast off their first faith—namely, pledged to Christ and the service of the Church. There could be no hardship at the age of sixty or upwards in not marrying again (end of 1 Timothy 5:9), for the sake of serving better the cause of Christ as presbyteresses; though, to ordinary widows, no barrier existed against remarriage (1 Corinthians 7:39). This is... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 5:13

13. withal—"at the same time, moreover." learn—usually in a good sense. But these women's "learning" is idleness, trifling, and busybodies' tattle. wandering—Greek, "going about." from house to house—of the members of the Church (2 Timothy 3:6). "They carry the affairs of this house to that, and of that to this; they tell the affairs of all to all" [THEOPHYLACT]. tattlers—literally "trifling talkers." In 2 Timothy 3:6- :, translated "prating." busybodies—mischievously busy; inconsiderately... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 5:3-16

1. Provisions for widows 5:3-16Paul gave instructions concerning the church’s responsibility for its widows to clarify how and for whom the church should provide special care. Widows have been and still are especially vulnerable individuals. As such God has always shown special concern for their protection (cf. Deuteronomy 10:18; Deuteronomy 24:17; Psalms 68:5; Isaiah 1:17; Luke 2:37). The early church normally mirrored His attitude (Acts 6:1; Acts 9:39). In the Greco-Roman world a female... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 5:3-25

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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 5:6-25

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 5:11-12

It was not wise to place younger widows on this list, and Paul explained why. Younger widows’ sensual desires would be stronger, and these feelings would make it very hard for them to remain committed to serving Christ wholeheartedly as single women."The metaphor is that of a young animal trying to free itself from the yoke, and becoming restive through its fulness [sic] of life." [Note: Bernard, p. 82.] Paul evidently assumed that this commitment to the Lord characterized those on the list... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 5:13-15

Placement on the list of supported widows would not be good for younger widows because it would open them to the temptation of idleness as well as inconsistency. They would normally face temptation to use their energy and time in too much talking and getting into other people’s affairs. In short, they would fail to participate in constructive activities and instead become involved in what was destructive. Contrast the behavior of the commended widows in 1 Timothy 5:10."In their visits to homes... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Timothy 5:13

5:13 houses; (a-16) The word 'people's' is not in the original, but has been added to represent the article in the Greek. It means 'going from house to house.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:1-25

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

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Timothy 5:11

(11) But the younger widows refuse.—The younger women—younger used in a general sense—must positively be excluded from, and held ineligible for, this presbyteral order.This direction by no means shuts them out from participation in the alms of the Church, if they were in need and destitute; but it wisely excluded the younger women from a position and from duties which they might in their first days of grief and desolation covet, but of which, as time passed on—as experience had shown St.... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 5:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 5:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 5:3-25

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 5:6-25

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 5:11-12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 5:13-15

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Timothy 5:13

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Timothy 5:11

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