1 Timothy 5:21 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. ”

1 Timothy 5:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I charge thee before God - compare Luke 16:28 ; Acts 2:20 . The word rendered “charge” means, properly, to call to witness; then to affirm with solemn attestations; and then to admonish solemnl...
1 Timothy 5:21 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(17) I charge [thee] before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. (17) The fourth r...
1 Timothy 5:21 - 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 5:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

charge. Greek. diamarturomai . See Acts 2:40 . Lord. The texts omit. Jesus Christ. The texts read "Christ Jeans". App-98. X11. observe . guard. without . apart from. preferring... ano...
1 Timothy 5:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

21 I adjure thee before God Paul introduced this solemn appeal, not only on account of the very great importance of the subject, but likewise on account of its extreme difficulty. Nothing is...
1 Timothy 5:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. I charge thee before Go...
1 Timothy 5:21 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

And the elect angels,— That is, "Those angels, who having kept their stations, when so many of their fellows were seduced by Satan, are now confirmed in a state of immutable felicity, and shall a...
1 Timothy 5:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. I (solemnly) char...
1 Timothy 5:21 - 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 5:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ. — More accurately, as well as more forcibly rendered, “I solemnly charge thee.” “Lord” must be omitted before Jesus Christ, the older authorit...
1 Timothy 5:21 - 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 5:21 - 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 5:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(21) I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. (22) Lay hands sudde...
1 Timothy 5:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

I charge thee before God ,.... Who sees and knows all things, and is a righteous and most impartial Judge; with whom there is no respect of persons, and in whose place and stead, the judges of the e...
1 Timothy 5:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. Ver. 21. Without pr...
1 Timothy 5:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

I charge thee before God , &c. He refers to the last judgment, in which we shall stand before God , and Christ , and his elect That is, holy, angels Who are the witnesses of our conversati...
1 Timothy 5:21 - 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 5:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Directions Concerning Elders; Concerning Church Discipline. A. D. 64. 17 Let the elders that...
1 Timothy 5:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things: by these things may be understood the whole of what went before, or what followeth. I ju...
1 Timothy 5:21 - 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 5:21 - Scofield Reference Notes

angels ( See Scofield) - ( Hebrews 1:4 ).
1 Timothy 5:21 - 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 5:21 - 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 5:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Rules of Conduct with Regard to the Elders of the Congregation.
1 Timothy 5:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 5:27 ; 1 Timothy 6:13 ; 2 Corinthians 5:16 ; 2 Peter 2:4 ; 2 Timothy 2:14 ; 2 Timothy 4:1 ; Acts 15:37 ; Acts 15:38 ; Deuteronomy 1:7 ; Deuteronomy 33:9 ; James 2:1-4 ; Ja...
1 Timothy 5:21 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

I charge thee before God — Referring to the last judgment, in which we shall stand before God and Christ, with his elect, that is, holy, angels, who are the witnesses of our conversation. The apost...

1 Timothy 5:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:21 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Timothy 5:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Timothy 5:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:21 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Timothy 5:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 5:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Timothy 5:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Timothy 5:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 5:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Timothy 5:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Timothy 5:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Timothy 5:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 5:21 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Timothy 5:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Timothy 5:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Timothy 5:21 - Scofield Reference Notes

1 Timothy 5:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 5:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Timothy 5:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Timothy 5:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 5:21 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes