1 Timothy 1:1-2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:2

Verse 2 2To Timothy my own son This commendation expresses no small praise. Paul means by it, that he owns Timothy to be a true and not a bastard son, and wishes that others should acknowledge him to be such; and he even applauds Timothy in the same manner as if he were another Paul. But how does this agree with the injunction given by Christ, (Matthew 23:9,) “Call no man your father on the earth?” Or how does it agree with the declaration of the Apostle, “Though ye have many fathers... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1

Christ Jesus for Jesus Christ , A.V. and T.R.; according to for by , A.V.; Christ Jesus our hope for Lord Jesus Christ , which is our hope , A.V. and T.R. For the inscription, comp. Romans 1:1 , Romans 1:5 ; 1 Corinthians 1:1 ; 2 Corinthians 1:1 ; Galatians 1:1 ; Ephesians 1:1 ; Colossians 1:1 ; 2 Timothy 1:1 ; Titus 1:1 ; in all which St. Paul asserts his apostleship, and ascribes it directly to "the will of God" (comp. Galatians 1:11 , Galatians... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-2

As this Epistle was designed to bear an official character, it was necessary that its address should set forth the authority under which the apostle gave his instructions concerning Church order and Christian work. I. THE APOSTLE 'S AUTHORITY . "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ according to the commandment of God our Savior, and Christ Jesus, who is our Hope." The apostleship was his, not merely because he was called to it ( Romans 1:1 ), or destined to it by the will of God ( 1... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-2

"Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord." This is a trinity of blessing. The gospel is to be preached as a new life. This contrasts with vain jangling in the sixth verse. Some had swerved , or literally turned aside, as an arrow that misses the mark. Paul speaks of "questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith." And there are questions mysterious, questions curious, which unregenerated hearts may discuss to the hindrance of true religion. This... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-20

St. Paul was about to commit extensive powers in the Church to Timothy. It was therefore necessary that lie should define clearly the source of his own authority. This he does very distinctly. He was an apostle according to the commandment of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. Hence his power to delegate authority to his son Timothy, and hence the duty of the Church to submit to Timothy's ruling. Among the powers committed to Timothy was that of ordaining bishops and deacons by the laying on of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:2

My true child in faith for my own son in the faith , A.V.; peace for and peace , A.V.; the Father for our Father , A.V. and T.R.; Christ Jesus for Jesus Christ , A.V. and T.R. My true child in faith. A most awkward phrase, which can only mean that Timothy was St. Paul's true child because his faith was equal to St. Paul's, which is not St. Paul's meaning. Timothy was St. Paul's own son, because he had begotten him in the gospel ( 1 Corinthians 4:14-16 ; Philippians... read more

Albert Barnes

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

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ; - see the notes on Romans 1:1.By the commandment of God - See the notes at 1 Corinthians 1:1.Our Saviour - The name Saviour is as applicable to God the Father as to the Lord Jesus Christ, since God is the great Author of salvation; see the notes, Luke 1:47; compare 1 Timothy 4:10; Titus 2:10; Jude 1:25.And Lord Jesus Christ - The apostle Paul had received his commission directly from him; see the notes, Galatians 1:11-12.Which is our hope - See the notes at... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 1:2

Unto Timothy - For an account of Timothy, see Intro. Section 1.My own son in the faith - Converted to the Christian faith by my instrumentality, and regarded by me with the affection of a father; see notes, 1 Corinthians 4:15. Paul had no children of his own, and he adopted Timothy as a son, and uniformly regarded and treated him as such. He had the same feeling also toward Titus; Titus 1:4; compare Galatians 4:19 note; 1 Thessalonians 2:7, 1 Thessalonians 2:11 notes; and Philemon 1:10... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 1:1-2

1 Timothy 1:1-2. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ The apostle begins his epistle with asserting his apostolical dignity, not because Timothy was in any doubt concerning it, but to make the Ephesians sensible of the danger they incurred, if they rejected the charges and admonitions which the apostle ordered Timothy to deliver to them. Familiarity is to be set aside where the things of God are concerned. By Or according to; the commandment The authoritative appointment; of God our... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-11

1:1-20 WARNING AGAINST FALSE TEACHERSFalse and true (1:1-11)The letter begins with a reminder to Timothy of the reason Paul urged him to stay at Ephesus. Timothy has to stop people wasting time and confusing others with senseless discussions that lead only to conflict and argument. Those responsible for this confusing teaching must learn to control their imagination. Instead of inventing fanciful stories based on Old Testament genealogies, they should concentrate on the kind of teaching that... read more

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