1 Timothy 5:21-25 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Here are directions, I. Concerning the supporting of ministers. Care must be taken that they be honourably maintained (1 Tim. 5:17): Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour (that is, of double maintenance, double to what they have had, or to what others have), especially those who labour in the word and doctrine, those who are more laborious than others. Observe, The presbytery ruled, and the same that ruled were those who laboured in the word and doctrine: they had... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Timothy 5:17-22

5:17-22 Let elders who discharge their duties well be judged worthy of double honour, especially those who toil in preaching and in teaching; for Scripture says: "You must not muzzle the ox when he is treading the corn," and, "The workman deserves his pay." Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless on the evidence of two or three witnesses. Rebuke those who persist in sin in the presence of all, so that the others may develop a healthy fear of sinning. I... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Timothy 5:17-22

(iii) Those who persist in sin are to be publicly rebuked. That public rebuke had a double value. It sobered the sinner into a consideration of his ways; and it made others have a care that they did not involve themselves in a like humiliation. The threat of publicity is no bad thing, if it keeps a man in the right way, even from fear. A wise leader will know the time to keep things quiet and the time for public rebuke. But whatever happens, the Church must never give the impression that it is... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Timothy 5:23

5:23 Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine for the sake of your stomach, to help your frequent illnesses. This sentence shows the real intimacy of these letters. Amidst the affairs of the Church and the problems of administration, Paul finds time to slip in a little bit of loving advice to Timothy about his health. There had always been a strain of asceticism in Jewish religion. When a man took the Nazirite vow ( Numbers 6:1-21 ) he was pledged never to taste any of the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Timothy 5:24-25

5:24-25 Some men's sins are plain for all to see, and lead the way to judgment; the sins of others will duly catch up on them. Even so there are good deeds which are plain for all to see, and there are things of a very different quality which cannot be hidden. This saying bids us leave things to God and be content. There are obvious sinners, whose sins are clearly leading to their disaster and their punishment; and there are secret sinners who, behind a front of unimpeachable rectitude,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:21

I charge thee before God ,.... Who sees and knows all things, and is a righteous and most impartial Judge; with whom there is no respect of persons, and in whose place and stead, the judges of the earth, both civil and ecclesiastical, stand; and to whom they are accountable for the judgment they pass on men and things; and in whose house or church Timothy was, whose business he was doing, and which ought to be done, with a view to his glory; wherefore the apostle gives him this solemn charge... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:22

Lay hands suddenly on no man ,.... Which is not to be understood of removing censures from off offenders, upon their repentance, which should not be suddenly and hastily done; and which it seems in later times has been done by imposition of hands; but since no such custom obtained in the apostle's time, and a taking off of censures is never in Scripture signified by this phrase, it cannot be intended here; but rather the admission of persons into the work of the ministry, and the installing... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:23

Drink no longer water ,.... Though it was commendable in him to keep under his body, as the apostle did, by abstemious living, and not pamper the flesh and encourage the lusts of it, and so preserve purity and chastity; yet it was proper that he should take care of his health, that it was not impaired by too much severity, and so he be incapable of doing the work of the Lord. And it seems by this, that his long and only use of water for his drink had been prejudicial to his health: wherefore... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:24

Some men's sins are open before hand ,.... Some men are such open and notorious sinners, that there is no need of any inquiry about them, or any examination of them; or any witnesses to be called to their character, in order to pass judgment concerning them; they even prevent and supersede any formal process about them. With such persons, the apostle intimates, Timothy could have no difficulty upon him, what to do with them; should they be proposed for the ministry, he would know at once... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:25

Likewise also the good works of some are manifest before hand ,.... The characters of some men, on the other hand, are so fair and bright; and it is so clear a point, that they have received the grace of God in truth; and have a rich furniture for the ministry; and are sound in the doctrine of faith; and are men of such godly lives and conversations, that they prevent any formal inquiry, examination, and judgment; and there can be no difficulty in admitting them at once: and therefore the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:17-25

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Timothy 5:17-22

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Timothy 5:17-22

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Timothy 5:23

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Timothy 5:24-25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 5:25

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