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1 Timothy 1

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1 Timothy 1 — Overview1 Timothy 1 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleAfter the inscription (ver. 1, 2) we have, I. The charge given to Timothy, ver. 3, 4. II. The true end of the law (ver. 5-11), where he shows that it is entirely agreeable to the gospel. III. He mentions his…1 Timothy 1 — Overview1 Timothy 1 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleTimothy, to whom this epistle is written, was eminent for his early piety and acquaintance with the sacred Scriptures; his mother was a Jewess, and his father a Greek, which was the reason why he was not circumcised in…1 Timothy 1:1-41 Timothy 1:1-4 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, I. The inscription of the epistle, from whom it is sent: Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, constituted an apostle by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ. His credentials were…1 Timothy 1:1-201 Timothy 1:1-20 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION 1 Timothy 1:1 Christ Jesus for Jesus Christ, A.V. and T.R.; according to for by, A.V.; Christ Jesus our hope for Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope, A.V. and T.R. For the inscription, comp. Romans 1:1,…1 Timothy 1:1-201 Timothy 1:1-20 · The Pulpit CommentaryWe have in these verses some of the characteristics of heresy very graphically portrayed. First, there is the teaching of other or different doctrine from that which they had received. The Fathers always lay stress upon…1 Timothy 1:1-201 Timothy 1:1-20 · The Pulpit Commentary"Out of a pure heart." This is the soil in which the heavenly grace grows, and this soil is essential to the purity and beauty of the grace. It is not enough to plant the seed; we must till and nourish the soil. I. THE…