1 Timothy 1:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; ”

1 Timothy 1:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ; - see the notes on Romans 1:1 . By the commandment of God - See the notes at 1 Corinthians 1:1 . Our Saviour - The name Saviour is as applicable to God...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Paul, (1) an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, [which is] our hope; (1) First of all, he affirms his own free vocation and also Timothy's, that th...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

I. Introductory· ( a ) 1 Timothy 1:1 f. Salutation. Paul greets Timothy, his true son in the faith. The character of his communication leads him to write, even to a personal friend, in his off...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

apostle . App-189. See Philippians 1:1 ; Philippians 1:1 . Jesus Christ. App-98. Most texts read "Christ Jesus". by. App-104. commandment. Greek. epitage . See Romans 16:26 . God. Ap...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Paul an apostle If he had written to Timothy alone, it would have been unnecessary to claim this designation, and to maintain it in the manner that he does. Timothy would undoubtedly have...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; Paul an apostle - by the commandment of God - We have already seen that the term απ...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Commandment of—Christ, which is our hope;— Appointment of—Christ our hope.
1 Timothy 1:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; An apostle of Jesus Christ - belonging to Him as His servant. Paul thus desig...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Timothy Reminded of his Commission, and Exhorted to Earnestness 1, 2. Salutation. An apostle] St. Peter and St. John, with regard to whose position no question was raised, are content to call them...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ. — The letter to Timothy, though addressed to a very dear and intimate friend, was sent with a two-fold purpose. It was an affectionate reminder from his old master...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Timothy 1:1 , Titus 1:1 Chapter 1 Introductory THE CHARACTER AND GENUINENESS OF THE PASTORAL EPISTLES.- 1 Timothy 1:1 ; 2 Timothy 1:1 ; Titus 1:1 THE first question which confronts us...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

A Charge against “Vain Talking” 1 Timothy 1:1-11 The relation of Paul to Timothy is an example of one of those beautiful friendships between an older and a younger man, in which each is the com...
1 Timothy 1:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This letter is an apostle's letter to a young minister having oversight of the church in Ephesus. The first part of the letter deals with the Church, its doctrine, its devotions, and its ministry. Di...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS The Apostle opens his Epistle with the usual Salutation. He reminds Timothy of the Truth. He speaks very blessedly of the Lord's Grace, and the exceeding Abundance of it in his Conversion.
1 Timothy 1:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ ,.... His name was well known to Timothy, and very dear to him; and so was his office as an apostle, and which he mentions, not so much for Timothy's sake, but for th...
1 Timothy 1:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; Ver. 1. By the commandment of God ] For how should he have preached except he h...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ The apostle begins his epistle with asserting his apostolical dignity, not because Timothy was in any doubt concerning it, but to make the Ephesians sensible of the...
1 Timothy 1:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The apostleship of Paul is shown here to be no light matter. His was a call totally independent of the other apostles, but "according to the command of God." We have, therefore, no liberty to regard...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Inscription and Apostolic Benediction. A. D. 64. 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 TIMOTHY CHAPTER 1 1 Timothy 1:1,2 The salutation. 1 Timothy 1:3,4 Timothy is put in mind of the charge before given him by Paul. 1 Timothy 1:5-7 The end of the commandment is chari...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 1 Timothy 1:1 . By the commandment. —The usual expression has been “by the will of God.” There is a perceptible ring of austerity about the word for “commandment.”...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Timothy 1:1 . Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; Christ is our hope; we have not a shadow of a hope apart from him...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
1 Timothy 1:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 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. an...
1 Timothy 1:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God, our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our Hope,
1 Timothy 1:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:1 ; 1 Corinthians 9:17 ; 1 John 4:14 ; 1 Peter 1:21 ; 1 Peter 1:3 ; 1 Timothy 2:3 ; 1 Timothy 2:7 ; 1 Timothy 4:10 ; 2 Peter 1:1 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:16 ; 2 Timothy 1:10 ;...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Our Guide amid the Denials of the Faith 1 Timothy 1:1-7 , 1 Timothy 1:18-20 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Will Christ find Faith on the earth? The question above has to do with the Second Coming...
1 Timothy 1:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Paul an apostle — Familiarity is to be set aside where the things of God are concerned. According to the commandment of God — The authoritative appointment of God the Father. Our Saviour — So style...

1 Timothy 1:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 1:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Timothy 1:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 1:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Timothy 1:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 1:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 1:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Timothy 1:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 1:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 1:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Timothy 1:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Timothy 1:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Timothy 1:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 1:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Timothy 1:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Timothy 1:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Timothy 1:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 1:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 1:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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

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

1 Timothy 1:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

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

1 Timothy 1:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Timothy 1:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Timothy 1:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 1:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

1 Timothy 1:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes