1.
Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
servants. App-190 .
under . App-104 .
masters . App-98 .
that in order that. Greek. hina . God. App-98 .
not . App-105 .
2.
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
believing. App-130 .
do . . . service . App-130 .
faithful. Some as "believing".
beloved. App-136 .
partakers = those who are partaking. Greek. antilambanomai. See Acts 20:35 .
benefit = good work. Greek. euergesia . See Acts 4:9 ,
exhort. App-134 .
3.
If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
If App-118 . a,
any man = any one. App-123 .
teach otherwise . See 1 Timothy 1:3 .
wholesome , Same as "sound", 1 Timothy 1:10 .
words . App-121 .10.
even the words = those.
Lord . App-98 .
Jesus Christ . App-99 .
according to . App-104 .
godliness . See 1 Timothy 2:2 .
4.
He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
proud = puffed up. See 1 Timothy 3:6 .
knowing . App-132 .
nothing . Greek. medeis .
doting = sick, or diseased. Greek. noseo . Only here. Compare Matthew 4:24 .
about . App-104 .
questions . See 1 Timothy 1:4 .
strifes , &c. Greek. logonaaettia . Only here. The verb in 2 Timothy 2:14 .
whereof = out of ( App-104 .) which.
surmisings , Greek. huponaia . Only here.
5.
Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
Perverse disputings. Greek. paradiatribe . Only here. The texts read diaparatribe .
men . App-123 .
of corrupt minds = corrupted (Greek. diophtheiro . See 2 Corinthians 4:16 ) as to their mind,
destitute = deprived. Greek. opostereo . See 1 Corinthians 6:7 .
gain , &c. Read "godliness is a way of gain".
gain . Greek. porismos . Here and 1 Timothy 6:6 .
from . App-104 .
withdraw thyself . Same as "depart", 1 Timothy 4:1 , but the texts omit "from such", &c.
6.
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
with . Greek. meta . App-104 .
contentment . Greek. autarkeia . See 2 Corinthians 9:8 - Compare Philippians 1:4 , Philippians 1:11 .
7.
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
nothing. Greek. oudeis .
into. App-104 .
world. App-129 .
and it is certain. Read "neither" (Greek. oude) . This makes with the second ouden a double negative.
certain. The texts omit.
8.
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
food = nourishment. Greek. diatrophe . Only here.
raiment = covering, perhaps including shelter. Greek. skepasma , Only here.
content . Same word as 2 Corinthians 12:9 (sufficient). Hebrews 13:5 .
9.
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
will. App-102 .
fall, &c. Compare 1Ti 3:6 , 1 Timothy 3:7 .
snare . See 1 Timothy 3:7 .
foolish . Greek. enoetos . See Romans 1:14 .
hurtful. Greek. blaberos . Only here.
drown. Greek. bulhizo . Only here and Luke 5:7 .
in . App-104 ,
destruction. Greek. olethros , See 1 Corinthians 5:5 .
perdition . See John 17:12 .
10.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
love of money . Greek. philarguria . Only here. Compare 2 Timothy 3:2 .
the = a.
all, &c. = all the evils.
evil . App-128 .
some. App-124 .
coveted after . See 1 Timothy 3:1 .
have erred = were seduced. Greek. apoplanao . Only here and Mark 13:22 .
faith. App-160 .
pierced . . . through . Greek. peripeiro . Only here.
with = by. Dative case.
sorrows = pangs. Greek. odune . Only here and Romans 9:3 .
11.
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
righteousness . App-191 .
love. App-135 .
meekness . See 1 Corinthians 4:21 .
12.
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Fight. Greek. agonizomai . See Luke 13:24 .
fight. Greek. agon . See Philippians 1:30 . Figure of speech Paronomasia . App-6 .
eternal . App-151 .
life . App-170 .
whereunto = unto ( App-104 .) which.
hast. Omit.
professed = confessed. Greek. homologeo . Occurs twenty-three times; seventeen times "confess", three times "profess" make confession", "promise", "give thanks", once each.
a = the.
profession = confession. Greek. homologia . See 2 Corinthians 9:13 . Figure of speech Hyperbaton . App-6 .
before = in the sight of.
13.
I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
give . . . charge . See 1 Timothy 1:3 .
in the sight of = "before", as above.
quickeneth. See Romans 4:17 , The texts read zoogoneo , preserve alive.
Christ Jesus . App-98 .
before . App-104 .
confession. Same as "profession", 1 Timothy 6:12 .
14.
That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
without spot = unspotted, Greek. aspilos . Here; Jam 1:27 . 1 Peter 1:19 . 2 Peter 3:14 .
unrebukeable . Same as "blameless", 1 Timothy 3:2 ; 1 Timothy 5:7 .
appearing . App-106 .
15.
Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
Which . Refers to "appearing".
His = His own.
times = seasons. Compare Acts 1:7 . See App-195 .
Who is . Omit,
blessed . See 1 Timothy 1:11 .
Potentate . App-98 .
lords . Greek. kurieuo . See Luke 22:25 .
16.
Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
immortality = deathlessness. Greek. athanasia . Only here and 1 Corinthians 15:53-54 .
dwelling in = inhabiting. Greek. oikeo .
the . Omit.
light . App-130 .,
which , &c. = unapproachable. Greek. aprositos , Only here.
no man = no one (Greek. oudeis) of men ( App-123 .)
seen, see. App-133 ,
nor . Greek. oude . power. App-172 .
everlasting . App-151 . Compare 1 Timothy 6:12 ,
17.
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
in . App-104 .
this = the present.
world . App-129 .,
highminded. Greek. hupselophroneo . Only here and Romans 11:20 .
nor . Greek. mede
trust = set their hope.
in = upon. App-104 .
uncertain = the uncertainty of. (Greek. adelotes . Only here.
in . The texts read App-104 .
the living . The texts omit,
giveth = providoth. See 1 Timothy 1:4 (minister).
richly . See Colossians 3:16 .
to enjoy = for ( App-104 .)
enjoyment. Greek. apelausis . Here and Hebrews 11:25 .
18.
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
do good . Greek. agathoergeo . Only here.
ready to distribute . Greek. eumetadotos . Only here,
willing to communicate . Greek. koinonikos . Only here. "Sociable" (Authorized Version m.)
19.
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Laying up , &c. Greek. apotliesairizo . Only here.
against . App-104 .
lay hold , &c. Compare 1 Timothy 6:12 .
eternal life . The texts read, "the life that is life indeed": for ainios reading ontos . Compare 1 Timothy 5:3 .
20.
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
keep = guard, as in 1 Timothy 5:21 (observe). Compare 2 Timothy 1:12 , 2 Timothy 1:14 .
that . . . trust . Greek. parakalatheke . Only here and 2 Timothy 1:14 . But the texts read paratheke in both places, thus agreeing with 2 Timothy 1:14 . Both words mean "deposit". The deposit entrusted to Timothy was the teaching regarding the Mystery (1 Timothy 3:16 ).
avoiding = turning aside from. See 1 Timothy 1:5 ; 1 Timothy 1:10 .
profane . Greek. bebelos . See 1 Timothy 1:9 .
and . Omit.
vain babblings . Greek. kenophdnirs . Only here and 2 Timothy 2:16 .
oppositions. Greek. antithesis . Only here.
science. App-132 .
falsely so called. Greek. pseudonumos . Only here. There is much science (knowledge) which does not deserve the name, being only speculation.
21.
Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
have. Omit.
erred. See 1 Timothy 1:6 (swerved).
concerning. App-104 .
Grace . App-184 .
thee. The texts read "you".
Amen. Omit.