1 Timothy 2:12

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Timothy 2:1-15

1 Timothy 2:1 St. Paul says somewhere, 'I exhort that first of all prayers... be made for all men'. Few souls are capable of that wide and deep prayer which embraces the interests of all the earth and all the Church of God. We limit ourselves too much; we look at our own concerns too closely; souls remain as it were folded back upon themselves, saddened by the monotonous view of their own imperfections and discouraged by their weakness. We must know sometimes how to shut our eyes to ourselves,... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:8-12

Chapter 9BEHAVIOUR IN CHRISTIAN WORSHIP: MEN’S ATTITUDE OF BODY AND MIND: WOMEN’S ATTIRE AND ORNAMENT. - 1 Timothy 2:8-12IN the preceding verses of this chapter, St. Paul has been insisting on the duty of unselfishness in our devotions. Our prayers and thanksgivings are not to be bounded in their scope by our own personal interests, but are to include the whole human race; and for this obvious and sufficient reason, - that in using such devotions we know that our desires are in harmony with the... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Timothy 2:1-15

II. CONCERNING PRAYER CHAPTER 2 1. Prayer for all men and for those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1-7 ) 2. The place for the man and the woman (1 Timothy 2:8-15 ) 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Instructions are now given by the apostle. The first concerns prayer. “I exhort, therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Timothy 2:12

2:12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, {8} nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.(8) The first argument, why it is not lawful for women to teach in the congregation, because by this means they would be placed above men, for they would be their masters: and this is against God’s ordinance. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 2:1-15

We have seen in chapter 1 that the grace of God must predominate as the one principle of true blessing, and the one corrective when falsehood threatens. Chapter 2 now calls for an attitude consistent with this grace, in the face of all the inconsistency that prevails around us. Here is true Christian character in connection with the house of God: prayer is of utmost importance. This word "exhort" is the same as "charge" or "command" previously seen, a responsibility placed solemnly upon... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:1-15

CONCERNING PUBLIC PRAYER Chapter 2 is taken up with regulations concerning public prayer. First, he directs that intercessory prayer he made for all men (1 Timothy 2:1-7 ). What class of men is especially singled out (1 Timothy 2:2 )? What selfish motive on the part of the church should induce such intercessory prayer? And yet what higher motive is suggested (1 Timothy 2:4 )? What does this verse suggest as to the object of such intercession so far as those in authority are concerned? On... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:8-15

(8) I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. (9) ¶ In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; (10) But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. (11) Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. (12) But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. (13)... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:12

St. Paul only means in public. See note on ver. 11. of the next chapter. It would appear from this regulation of the apostle, as well as from the writings of the earliest fathers, that the practice and condemnation of women interfering at all in spiritual affairs, in not new. Tertullian says: We do not permit a woman to teach, to baptize, or to arrogate to herself any part of the duty which belongs to man. (De Veland. Virg. cap. 9.) --- The woman has tried once to teach, when she persuaded Adam... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 2:8-15

8-15 Under the gospel, prayer is not to be confined to any one particular house of prayer, but men must pray every where. We must pray in our closets, pray in our families, pray at our meals, pray when we are on journeys, and pray in the solemn assemblies, whether more public or private. We must pray in charity; without wrath, or malice, or anger at any person. We must pray in faith, without doubting, and without disputing. Women who profess the Christian religion, must be modest in apparel,... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:1-99

1Tim 2 IN THE LIGHT of these solemnizing considerations Paul commences his charge to Timothy in verse 1Ti_2:1 of chapter 2. His first exhortation is significant. In the end of 1Tim 3.0 he tells us that the church to which Timothy belonged, and to which we belong is the “house of God” for God is dwelling today in the midst of His redeemed people. Now it was always God’s intention that His house should be called “an house of prayer for all people” ( Isa_56:7 ). The temple in Jerusalem should... read more

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