1 Timothy 1:5-17 KJV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:12

And I thank Jesus Christ our Lord , &c.; l The subject matter of this thanksgiving being the apostle's call to the ministry of the word, and his furniture and fitness for it, shows, that while others were fond of being teachers, and called doctors of the law, he esteemed it an high honour and special favour bestowed upon him, that he was a preacher of the Gospel; and that all his gifts and abilities for it were not of himself, nor from men, but were owing to the free grace of God, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:13

Who was before a blasphemer ,.... Of the name of Christ, contrary to which he thought he ought to do many things; and he not only blasphemed that name himself, calling him an impostor and a deceiver, but he compelled others to blaspheme it also, Acts 26:9 . This, as well as what follows, is said, to illustrate the grace of God in his conversion, and call to the ministry: and a persecutor : for not content to speak evil of Christ, of his person, people, truths, and ordinances, he acted... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:14

And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant ,.... That is, the love of Jehovah the Father; so the Ethiopic version reads, "the grace of God"; of God the Father, since he is distinguished in the text from Jesus Christ. God is abundant in grace and goodness; he is rich and plenteous in mercy; there is an overflow of love in his heart to his chosen people, and in conversion it flows out, and abounds and superabounds; see Romans 5:20 . with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus ;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:15

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation ,.... This is said, lest it should be thought strange, or scarcely credible, that so great a sinner should be saved; as well as to give a summary of the glorious Gospel the apostle was intrusted with; and in opposition to fables, endless genealogies, and vain jangling, and contentions about the law. The doctrine of Christ's coming into the world, and of salvation by him, as it is the sum and substance of the Gospel, so it is a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:16

Howbeit, for this cause I obtained mercy ,.... Though so great a sinner, and even the chief of sinners: that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering ; not that the apostle was the first that was converted upon Christ's coming to save sinners; for there were many converted before him, and very great sinners too, and he speaks of himself as one born out of due time; unless it can be thought that he was the first of the persecutors of the church, upon the death of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:17

Now unto the King eternal ,.... This doxology, or ascription of glory to God, on account of the grace bestowed upon the apostle, may be considered, either as referring to all the three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Spirit, who are the one and only God; and to whom all the attributes of wisdom, power, eternity, immortality, or incorruptibleness, and invisibility, belong; and who are jointly concerned in the grace bestowed upon any of the sons of men. Or else to God the Father, in agreement... read more

Adam Clarke

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

Now the end of the commandment is charity - These genealogical questions lead to strife and debate; and the dispensation of God leads to love both to God and man, through faith in Christ. These genealogical questions leave the heart under the influence of all its vile tempers and evil propensities; Faith in Jesus purifies the heart. No inquiry of this kind can add to any thing by which the guilt of sin can be taken away; but the Gospel proclaims pardon, through the blood of the Lamb, to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:6

From which some having swerved - From which some, though they have pretended to aim at the τελος , scope, or mark, have missed that mark. This is the import of the original word αστοχησαντες . Turned aside unto vain jangling - The original term, ματαιολογιαν , signifies empty or vain talking; discourses that turn to no profit; a great many words and little sense; and that sense not worth the pains of hearing. Such, indeed, is all preaching where Jesus Christ is not held forth. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:7

Teachers of the law - To be esteemed or celebrated as rabbins; to be reputed cunning in solving knotty questions and enigmas, which answered no end to true religion. Of such the rabbinical teaching was full. Understanding neither what they say - This is evident from almost all the Jewish comments which yet remain. Things are asserted which are either false or dubious; words, the import of which they did not understand, were brought to illustrate them: so that it may be said, They... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:8

But we know that the law is good - The law as given by God, is both good in itself and has a good tendency. This is similar to what the apostle had asserted, Romans 7:12-16 ; : The law is holy; and the commandment is holy, just, and good; see the note on Romans 7:12 , etc. If a man use it lawfully - That is, interpret it according to its own spirit and design, and use it for the purpose for which God has given it; for the ceremonial law was a schoolmaster to lead us unto Christ, and... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:17

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:8

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