Verse 1
1. an elder—in age; probably not an elder in the ministry; these latter are not mentioned till 1 Timothy 5:17, "the elders that rule." Compare 1 Timothy 5:17- :, "your old men," literally, "elders." Contrasted with "the younger men." As Timothy was admonished so to conduct himself as to give no man reason to despise his youth (1 Timothy 4:12); so here he is told to bear in mind his youth, and to behave with the modesty which becomes a young man in relation to his elders.
Rebuke not—literally, "Strike not hard upon"; Rebuke not sharply: a different word from "rebuke" in 1 Timothy 4:12- :.
entreat—exhort.
as brethren—and therefore equals; not lording it over them (1 Timothy 4:12- :).
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