1 Timothy 1:7-8

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 1:7

Desiring to be teachers of the law; Nomodidaskaloi. This term lets us know, that the apostle reflecteth upon some who were or had been Jews, who either pressed the observance of the law in order to justification, or spent their time in pressing the traditions of the elders, and constitutions of the scribes, as sepimenta legis, hedges (as they called them) to the Divine law, though not of the letter of it; upon which there arose a great many questions as insignificant as their traditions... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 1:8

But we know that the law is good: not that I speak against the law of God, I know that it is holy, and spiritual, and just, and good, Romans 7:12,Romans 7:14. It is good, though not for justification, yet for conviction, to convince men of sin, and as a schoolmaster to lead men unto Christ, and to direct us in our walking with God; the equity and sanctity of its precepts are evident to the sincere and purified mind. If a man use it lawfully: and as the law has an intrinsic goodness in its... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:5-7

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES1 Timothy 1:5. The end of the commandment.—The end is not the same thing as the fulfilment of the law. It is the goal towards which, with strenuous endeavour, each Christian must press on. “Commandment” (R.V. “charge”) is the monitory teaching—a touch of severity clings to the word from the old “economy.” Unfeigned.—So of “love” (Romans 12:9); of “wisdom from above” (James 3:17) (without hypocrisy).1 Timothy 1:6. Some having swerved.—Margin, “not aiming at.” R.V.... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:8-11

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES1 Timothy 1:8. We know that the law is good.—The “grace and truth” which “came by Jesus Christ” did not abrogate the law. That law had a moral excellence, was indeed an admirable thing, provided that it was used legitimately.1 Timothy 1:9. The law is not made for.—As we say “is not laid down.” The vices which follow are enumerated first under terms more general, and then more specific. Lawless and disobedient.—R.V. “lawless and unruly.” Both imply opposition to... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 1 Timothy 1:8

DISCOURSE: 2221THE LAW GOOD, IF USED ARIGHT1 Timothy 1:8. We know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully.TO live under the government of laws that are wisely enacted and well administered, is a blessing of no ordinary kind. But the best of laws, if perverted to ends which were never contemplated by the legislature, may be made sources and instruments of the most grievous oppression. In like manner, even the law of God itself may be abused, and, through the perversion of it, be made... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-20

First Timothy.Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour ( 1 Timothy 1:1 ),And the Greek word is "the royal commandment" of God; it's a word that is used when a king had made a decree. It is interesting that Paul so often introduces himself as an apostle by the will of God. But here he declares he is an apostle by the commandment of God.The word apostle is one who has been sent out; idea of an emissary or an ambassador. And that's exactly what Paul saw himself, as an... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 1:1-20

1 Timothy 1:1 . Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ. Beza cites here the reading of the Complute polyglot bible, made under the patronage of cardinal Ximenes of Spain, in 1517, which reads, Θεου Πατρος , of God the Father, and of our Saviour Jesus Christ, our hope. Montanus has followed this reading. But what need to say to Timothy, that Paul was an apostle? Answer: because he would honour him as a great minister, as well as love... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Timothy 1:5-7

1 Timothy 1:5-7Now the end of the commandment is charity.The end of the commandmentThese verses are occupied with a description of what God’s dispensation was meant to produce, and indicate how it came to pass that many failed of it. “The commandment” or charge which Timothy had received had this as its end or purpose--the promotion of “love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned.” By love is meant the right relation of the whole nature both to God and to man; for... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Timothy 1:8-10

1 Timothy 1:8-10The law is good, if a man use it lawfully.The purpose of the lawThe value of God’s gifts largely depends upon the use we make of them. There are powers within our reach which may with equal ease destroy our welfare or increase it. Every reader of the Epistles, every student of Pharisaic teaching, and every one who understands the work of the Judaisers, is aware that even the Mosaic law was grossly abused. The law is good if a man use it lawfully. The apostle next endeavoured to... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:7

7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. Ver. 7. Understanding neither what ] Non curo illos, saith Augustine, qui vel non intelligendo reprehendunt, vel reprehendendo non intelligunt. I pass not for the censures of such as dare to reprehend what they do not comprehend. Nor whereof they affirm ] And are therefore to be slighted. Galatinus (saith Mr Sarson), as he affirmeth without reason, so he may be dismissed without refutation. read more

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