1 Timothy 6:20

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:13-21

The apostle here charges Timothy to keep this commandment (that is, the whole work of his ministry, all the trust reposed in him, all the service expected from him) without spot, unrebukable; he must conduct himself so in his ministry that he might not lay himself open to any blame nor incur any blemish. What are the motives to move him to this? I. He gives him a solemn charge: I give thee charge in the sight of God that thou do this. He charges him as he will answer it at the great day to... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Timothy 6:20-21

6:20-21 O Timothy, guard the trust that has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreligious empty talking; and the paradoxes of that knowledge which has no right to be called knowledge, which some have professed, and by so doing have missed the target of the faith. Grace be with you. It may well be that the name Timothy is here used in the fullness of its meaning. It comes from two words, timan ( Greek #5091 ), to honour, and theos ( Greek #2316 ), God and literally means he who... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:20

Keep that which is committed to thy trust ,.... That is, the Gospel, see 1 Timothy 1:11 which is a rich treasure put into earthen vessels, and ought to be kept pure and uncorrupt, and faithfully dispensed, and diligently preserved, that so it may be continued genuine and sincere, and not be either adulterated and depraved, or be taken away by false teachers. And it may also include his gifts for the ministration of it, which were to be kept in use, and stirred up, and not neglected, but... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:20

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust - This is another repetition of the apostolic charge. (See 1 Timothy 1:5 , 1 Timothy 1:18 , 1 Timothy 1:19 ; 1 Timothy 4:6 , 1 Timothy 4:7 , 1 Timothy 4:14 , 1 Timothy 4:15 , 1 Timothy 4:16 ; 1 Timothy 5:21 ; 1 Timothy 6:13 .) Carefully preserve that doctrine which I have delivered to thee. Nothing can be more solemn and affectionate than this charge. Avoiding profane and vain babblings - See on 1 Timothy 1:4 ;... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:20

Verse 20 20O Timothy, guard that which is committed, to thee Though interpreters differ in expounding παραθήκην, a thing committed, yet, for my part, I think that it denotes that grace which had been communicated to Timothy for the discharge of his office. It is called “a thing committed,” for the same reason that it is called (Matthew 25:15,) “a talent;” for all the gifts which God bestows on us are committed to us on this condition, that we shall one day give an account of them, if the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:6-21

The contrast . There is no more effectual way of bringing out the peculiar beauties and excellences of any system or character than by contrasting with it the opposite system or character. Let us do this in regard to the two characters which are here brought before us, and the uses of money by them respectively. I. THE MONEY - LOVER . The love of money sits at the helm of his inner man. It is the spring of all his thoughts, desires, and actions. Observe what is his ruling... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:20

Guard for keep, A.V.; unto thee for to thy trust, A.V.; turning away from for avoiding, A.V.; the profane for profane and vain, A.V.; the knowledge which is falsely for science, falsely, A.V. Guard that which is committed unto thee ; τὴν παραθήκην ( παρακαταθήκην , T.R.). Guard for keep is hardly an improvement. The meaning of "keep," like that of φυλάττω , is to guard, keep watch over, and, by so doing, to preserve safe and uninjured. This meaning is well brought out in the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:20

Keep that which is committed to thy trust - All that is entrusted to you, and to which reference has been particularly made in this Epistle. The honor of the gospel, and the interests of religion, had been specially committed to him; and he was sacredly to guard this holy trust, and not suffer it to be wrested from him.Avoiding profane and vain babblings - Greek, “Profane, empty words.” The reference is to such controversies and doctrines as tended only to produce strife, and were not adapted... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 6:20-21

1 Timothy 6:20-21. To conclude all: O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust The original expression, την παρακαταθηκην φυλαξον , is, literally, guard the deposite; namely, the purity of gospel doctrine, with the dispensation of which thou art intrusted; avoiding profane and vain babblings See 1 Timothy 1:4; 1 Timothy 4:7; and oppositions of science falsely so called Such philosophical disquisitions and debates, as both contradict one another, and were contrary to the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:17-21

The wealthy (6:17-21)One danger with wealth is that when people have financial independence, they may not trust God as they should. Instead of hoarding their riches, they should use them to help others. In this way they will be investing in something far more lasting than earthly wealth. They will be building a life far more enduring than earthly life (17-19).Paul brings his letter to a close by reminding Timothy of two of its chief points. First, Timothy must preserve and pass on the true... read more

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