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Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Despise (καταφρονειτω). Imperative active third singular of καταφρονεω, old verb, to think down on, to despise ([Reference Romans …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Let no man despise thy youth. That is, do not act in such a manner that any will despise you on account of your youth. Act as befits a min…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Let no one despise your youth. If Timothy desired that his teaching should be listened to with respectful, earnest attent…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Timothy must keep on commanding and teaching the things Paul has been writing about, exercising his authority as pastor. Moreover, he must conduct …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Let no man despise thy youth. He says this concerning both others and Timothy himself. Regarding others, he does not wish that Timothy's a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Let no man despise your youth
Timothy was now a young man; some think he was about three and twenty years of age; bu…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Young people will not be despised if they keep from vanities and follies. Those who teach by their doctrine must also teach by their life. Their di…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Previously, the Apostle exhorted Timothy to godline ; here he gives him the formula for teaching it.

    1. First, he commands him …

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