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Faithful is the saying (πιστος ο λογος). Here the phrase points to the preceding words and should close the preceding paragraph.
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
First Timothy Chapter 3
ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER
The object of this chapter is to give directions concerning the qualifications and du…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
This is a true saying.—There is no reason why the rendering of this formula adopted in 1 Timothy 1:15, faithful is…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
“Sets his heart on” (GK 3977) means “aspires to.” The word “overseer” (GK 2175) is based on a verb that means “to look upon,” and so “to oversee, c…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
It is a true saying. Chrysostom thinks that this is the conclusion of the preceding doctrine. But I do not approve of this opinion, for Pa…
John Gill
JohnGill
This is a true saying
Some think this clause belongs to the last verse of the preceding chapter; and then the sense …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
If a man desired the pastoral office, and from love to Christ and the souls of men, was ready to deny himself and undergo hardships by devoting him…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
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Previously, the Apostle instructed Timothy on matters concerning the true faith and the worship of God. Here, he discu es the appointment…
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A.T. Robertson
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