1 Timothy 4:12 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 4:12-13

1 Timothy 4:12-13. Let no man despise thy youth That is, let no one have reason to despise it, but conduct thyself with such gravity, wisdom, and steadiness, as, instead of exposing thee to contempt, will rather gain thee respect and reverence. In particular, be thou an example of the believers A pattern worthy of their imitation; in word In prudent and edifying discourse, whether public or private; in conversation Greek, αναστροφη , in behaviour; in charity Or love, rather, namely... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Dealing with the false teachers (4:6-16)Paul makes it clear to Timothy that good teachers do not waste time arguing about silly stories, but concentrate on teaching positive Christian doctrine. This is the best answer to those who teach nonsense. By thinking and talking about the great truths of the Christian faith, teachers will build themselves up as well. They must not forget, however, to train themselves with the self-discipline that leads to spiritual fitness and lasting blessings (6-8).... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 4:12

no man . Greek. medeis . youth . See Acts 26:4 . be = become, example . Greek. tupos . See John 20:25 . believers . Same as "those that believe", 1 Timothy 4:10 . conversation. Greek. anastrophe . See Galatians 1:1 , Galatians 1:13 . charity . See 1 Timothy 1:5 . in spirit . The texts omit. purity . Greek. hagneia . Only here and 1 Timothy 5:2 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.White's paraphrase of the meaning here is as follows:Assert the dignity of your office even though men may think you young to hold it. Let no one push you aside as a boy.[25] It should not be inferred from this, however, that Timothy was young by present-day methods of reckoning youth. Youth is a relative term, as pointed out by White: "Forty is reckoned old for a... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 4:12

1 Timothy 4:12. Let no man despise thy youth;— St. Paul here gives Timothy directions concerning his own conduct, especially as he was yet a young man, and had such difficulties upon his hands. He advises him to take a great deal of care how he behaved both in public and private, and particularly that he gave himself entirely to the work of the ministry, 1 Timothy 4:12-16. St. Paul wrote in a popular style; and, therefore, uses many words to the same purpose, to express the thing more... 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

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

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Timothy 4:12

4:12 conduct, (h-17) Or 'conversation,' i.e. manner of life. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 4:12-13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 4:6-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 4:12

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Timothy 4:12

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 4:12

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

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

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Timothy 4:12

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