1 Timothy 5:25 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. ”

1 Timothy 5:25 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand - The character of some people is clear, and accurately understood. There can be no doubt, from their works, that they are good people...
1 Timothy 5:25 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(21) Likewise also the good works [of some] are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. (21) Another comfort belonging to them, who are sometimes slandered and misreported.
1 Timothy 5:25 - 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 5:25 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

also . Should follow works. manifest beforehand. Same as "open beforehand", otherwise. Greek. adds. Only here. cannot . are not (App-105) able to.
1 Timothy 5:25 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

25 In like manner also the good works He means, that sometimes piety and other virtues obtain early and speedily their applause among men; so that great men are held in estimation; and that,...
1 Timothy 5:25 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2233 THE QUALITY OF MEN’S WORKS DISCOVERED IN THE DAY OF JUDGMENT 1 Timothy 5:24-25 , Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. Li...
1 Timothy 5:25 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. Likewise also the good works of some - Though those who are very holy and very useful in the...
1 Timothy 5:25 - 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 5:25 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. — In his difficult post Timothy might fear lest, especially in his selection of men for the...
1 Timothy 5:25 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 15 THE PASTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN ORDAINING AND JUDGING PRESBYTERS-THE WORKS THAT GO BEFORE AND THAT FOLLOW US. - 1 Timothy 5:22-25 THE section of which these verses form the conclusi...
1 Timothy 5:25 - 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 5:25 - 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 5:25 - 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 5:25 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Likewise also the good works [of some] are manifest before hand ,.... The characters of some men, on the other hand, are so fair and bright; and it is so clear a point, that they have received the g...
1 Timothy 5:25 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. Ver. 25. Cannot be hid ] As putrid hypocrisy shall be detected (for the name of the wick...
1 Timothy 5:25 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Lay hands suddenly And rashly; on no man That is, appoint no man to church offices without full trial and examination: otherwise thou wilt be accessary to, and accountable for, his mis-behaviour...
1 Timothy 5:25 - 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 5:25 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Directions Concerning Elders; Concerning Church Discipline. A. D. 64. 17 Let the elders that...
1 Timothy 5:25 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

In like manner some men's holy life and conversation hath been so evident, that there needs little judgment concerning them; and for others, under a due government they cannot be long concealed, but...
1 Timothy 5:25 - 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 5:25 - 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 5:25 - 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 5:25 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Rules of Conduct with Regard to the Elders of the Congregation.
1 Timothy 5:25 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 3:7 ; Acts 10:22 ; Acts 16:1-3 ; Acts 22:12 ; Acts 9:36 ; Galatians 5:22 ; Galatians 5:23 ; Luke 11:33 ; Matthew 5:16 ; Matthew 6:3-6 ; Philippians 1:11 ; Psalms 37:5 ; Psalms...
1 Timothy 5:25 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

They that are otherwise — Not so manifest. Cannot be long hid — From thy knowledge. On this account, also, be not hasty in laying on of hands.

1 Timothy 5:25 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:25 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Timothy 5:25 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:25 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Timothy 5:25 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:25 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

1 Timothy 5:25 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:25 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:25 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Timothy 5:25 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Timothy 5:25 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Timothy 5:25 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 5:25 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Timothy 5:25 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Timothy 5:25 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Timothy 5:25 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 5:25 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 5:25 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Timothy 5:25 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Timothy 5:25 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Timothy 5:25 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 5:25 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Timothy 5:25 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Timothy 5:25 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 5:25 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes