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(1 Timothy 3:1) Introduction the good work of spiritual leadership. This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work. a.
- Jamieson, Fausset & Brown :: Commentary on 1 Timothy 3 - Blue Letter Bible
The Church is "the pillar of the truth," as the continued...
- Jamieson, Fausset & Brown :: Commentary on 1 Timothy 3 - Blue Letter Bible
The Church is "the pillar of the truth," as the continued existence (historically) of the truth rests on it; for it supports and preserves the word of truth. He who is of the truth belongs by the very fact to the Church. Christ is the alone ground of the truth in the highest sense ( 1Cr 3:11 ).
First Timothy is a practical letter containing pastoral instruction from Paul to Timothy (cf. 3:14, 15). Since Timothy was well versed in Paul’s theology, the apostle had no need to give him extensive doctrinal instruction.
David Guzik commentary on 1 Timothy 3, where Paul instructs Timothy on the character qualifications for elders and deacons among God's people.
A true son in the faith: Paul could consider Timothy a true son in the faith because he probably led him and his mother to faith in Jesus on Paul’s first missionary journey (Acts 14:8-20 and 16:1). This also expressed Paul’s confidence in Timothy’s integrity and faithfulness to the truth.
1 Timothy 3 - A Study Guide by Mark A. Copeland. << Previous | Index | Next >>. "THE FIRST EPISTLE TO TIMOTHY". Chapter Three OBJECTIVES IN STUDYING THIS CHAPTER. 1) To examine the qualifications necessary for bishops and deacons. 2) To appreciate the noble view that Paul has of the church. SUMMARY.
Women in like manner must be grave, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things. Hervey summarized the three possible meanings of this verse, making it applicable to: (1) the wives of the deacons; (2) the wives of the elders and deacons; or (3) the women deacons.
