Expressly (ρητως). Late adverb, here alone in N.T., from verbal adjective ρητος (from root ρεω). The reference is to the Holy Spir…

1 Timothy Chapter 4.

ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER

There is, in many respects, a strong resemblance between the first part of this chapter …

Now the Spirit speaks expressly.—Rather, But the Spirit. But (de) in very strong contrast to the sublime mystery…

Paul now gives instructions to Timothy on a variety of subjects, beginning with the matter of ascetic teachings (vv.1–5). The Holy Spirit explicitl…

Now the Spirit plainly saith. Paul had diligently admonished Timothy about many things, and now he shows the necessity of this.

It …

Now the Spirit speaks expressly
The prophecy hereafter mentioned was not a human conjecture, but, as all true prophecy, it cam…

The Holy Spirit, both in the Old and the New Testament, spoke of a general turning from the faith of Christ, and the pure worship of God. This was …

1. Previously, the Apostle instructed Timothy on matters concerning the Church’s disposition in spiritual things: the teachings of the faith…