1 Timothy 5:17 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. ”

1 Timothy 5:17 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Let the elders that rule well - Greek, πρεσβύτεροι presbuteroi, Presbyters. The apostle had given full instructions respecting bishops 1 Timothy 3:1-7 ; deacons 1 Timothy 3:8-13 ; widows...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(14) Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of (e) double honour, (f) especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. (14) Now he gives rules, and shows how he ought to behave himself...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Elders. In 1 Timothy 3:1 * Paul discusses qualifications for eldership, here he gives Timothy rules for its supervision. ( a) On the principle of Scripture ( Deuteronomy 25:4 , cf. 1 Cori...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

rule. Seo 1 Timothy 3:4 . be counted worthy. Greek. axioo . See Acts 15:38 . double . Greek. diplous . Only here; Matthew 23:15 (compar.) Revelation 18:6 . in , App-104. word. App-...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

17 Elders (98) For preserving the good order of the Church, it is likewise highly necessary that elders should not be neglected, but that due regard should be paid to them; for what could b...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. Let the elders that rule well - Elder is probably here the name of an ecclesiast...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Let the elders, &c.— The apostle proceeds to give directions concerning elders, and that under three heads: First, with respect to the provision which the church was to make for them, espec...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. The transition from the widow-presbyteresses ( 1 Timothy 5:9 ) to the pre...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Regarding Widows and Accusations against Elders 1. Rebuke] This shows the authority which Timothy exercised. An elder ] i.e. an elderly man, not one officially so named.
1 Timothy 5:17 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. — More accurately rendered, “Let the elders ( presbyters ) who rule well.” The...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Impartial and Kindly Supervision 1 Timothy 5:17-25 A man of years was always to be honored, and if he were called to rule in the church, he was to be treated with double honor; but none should...
1 Timothy 5:17 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Timothy's demeanor toward men and women was now described, and demands careful study and attention. As for men, seniors are to be treated with respect, while the younger men are to be treated as bret...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(17) В¶ Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. (18) For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth...
1 Timothy 5:17 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Let the elders that rule well ,.... By whom are meant not elders in age; though such ought to be honoured and respected, and to have a proper maintenance either from their children or the church, wh...
1 Timothy 5:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. Ver. 17. Worthy of double honour ] viz. Countenance and maintenance; that th...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Let the elders that rule well Who approve themselves faithful stewards of all that is committed to their charge; be counted worthy of double honour A more abundant provision, seeing that such wil...
1 Timothy 5:17 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

In this section we are faced with more detailed, practical responsibilities in reference to the various relationships in which one may be found. This is wholesome, sobering instruction. First, a youn...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Directions Concerning Elders; Concerning Church Discipline. A. D. 64. 17 Let the elders that...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Who these elders are here intended hath been a great question: it is plain they are not such only as are preachers. They are such as are, worthy of double honour. The learned Mr. Pool, in his Lat...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 1 Timothy 5:17 . Counted worthy of double honour. —If the honour is remuneration, this double honour, denoting competent reward as well as respect, is like Costard...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 5:1 . Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father. Job's three princely friends not only mistook his case, but were severe in their reprehensions; and were themselves reprehended of...
1 Timothy 5:17 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 1 Timothy 5:1 Exhort for intreat , A.V.; and omitted. Rebuke not (μὴ ἐπιπλήξης); only here in the New Testament for the more usual ἐπιτιμάω ( 2 Timothy 4:2 , and fr...
1 Timothy 5:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the Word and doctrine.
1 Timothy 5:17 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 15:10 ; 1 Corinthians 16:16 ; 1 Corinthians 3:9 ; 1 Corinthians 9:5-14 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:12 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:13 ; 1 Timothy 3:5 ; 1 Timothy 4:10 ; 1 Timothy 4:16 ; 1 Timo...
1 Timothy 5:17 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Let the elders that rule well — Who approve themselves faithful stewards of all that is committed to their charge. Be counted worthy of double honour — A more abundant provision, seeing that such w...

1 Timothy 5:17 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:17 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Timothy 5:17 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:17 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Timothy 5:17 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:17 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Timothy 5:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 5:17 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:17 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Timothy 5:17 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Timothy 5:17 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 5:17 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Timothy 5:17 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Timothy 5:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Timothy 5:17 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 5:17 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:17 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Timothy 5:17 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Timothy 5:17 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Timothy 5:17 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 5:17 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Timothy 5:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Timothy 5:17 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 5:17 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes