1 Timothy 4:10-13 10 For therefore we both labour (work hard) and suffer reproach (get defamed and derided), because we trust (expectantly wait) in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, specially of those that believe. John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word... Continue Reading →
1 Timothy 4:6-7
1 Timothy 4:6-7 6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance (under scrutiny/review) of these things, thou shalt be a good (valuable/virtuous) minister (servant in a public post) of Jesus Christ, nourished up (to educate) in the words of faith and of good doctrine (instructions), whereunto thou hast attained (conformed to). Romans 8:29 “For whom he... Continue Reading →
1 Timothy 4:3-5 …. part 3
1 Timothy 4:3-5 .... part 3 3 Forbidding to marry1, and commanding to abstain from meats2, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 4 For every creature of God is good3, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 5 For it is sanctified by... Continue Reading →
1 Timothy 4:3-5 … part 2
1 Timothy 4:3-5 ... part 2 3 Forbidding to marry1, and commanding to abstain from meats2, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 4 For every creature of God is good3, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 5 For it is sanctified by... Continue Reading →
1 Timothy 4:3-5 … part 1
1 Timothy 4:3-5 ... part 1 I will be breaking this section into 3 parts as it covers a vast amount of information. 3 Forbidding to marry1, and commanding to abstain from meats2, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 4 For every creature of God is... Continue Reading →
1 Timothy 4:1-2
4 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly (Very out-spoken), that in the latter times some shall depart* from the faith, giving heed to seducing** spirits, and doctrines of devils***; (*G868 ἀφίστημι aphistemi (a-fiy'-stee-miy) v. 1. to remove. 2. (actively) instigate to revolt. 3. (usually, reflexively) to desist, desert, etc./ ** G4108 πλάνος planos (pla'-nos) adj. straying or... Continue Reading →
1 Timothy 3:1-5
3:1 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop (overseer), he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless (not guilty), the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober (clear minded), of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; (didactic - intended to teach, particularly in having moral... Continue Reading →
1 Timothy 2:9-15
8 I will (resolve) therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath (anger/indignation) and doubting (debate). 9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel (orderly, good behavior), with shamefacedness (bashfulness) and sobriety (self-control); not with broided hair (elaborate), or gold, or pearls, or costly array (expensive clothing); 10 But (which becometh... Continue Reading →
1 Timothy 2:5-8
5 For there is one God, and one mediator (intercessor) between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave himself a ransom* for all, to be testified in due time. (*G487 ἀντίλυτρον antilutron (an-tiy'-lï-tron) n. a redemption-price, ransom. [from G473 and G3083] in addition to (i.e. additionally recompense in like manner). Reparation for a wrong... Continue Reading →
1 Timothy 2:1-4
2 I exhort (request, implore) therefore, that, first of all, supplications (bind, betroth), prayers, intercessions (entreat with favor), and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings (emperors, rulers), and for all that are in authority (leadership); that we may lead a quiet (tranquil) and peaceable (steadfast hold on) life in all godliness* and... Continue Reading →