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Refuse (παραιτου). Present middle imperative second person singular of παραιτεω, old verb, to ask of one and then to beg off from …
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
But refuse. That is, refuse to pay attention to them, or reject them. Do not consider them of sufficient importance to occupy your time.
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
But refuse profane and old wives’ fables.—Here Timothy, who was previously (see 1 Timothy 4:1–6) warned again…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Timothy is to avoid “godless myths” and tall “tales” such as elderly women love to tell children. That is the way Paul describes the Jewish legends…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Exercise thyself to godliness. After instructing him about doctrine and what it should be, he now also admonishes him about the kind of ex…
John Gill
JohnGill
But refuse profane and old wives' fables
Either Jewish ones, the traditions of the elders; or those of the Gnostics,…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Outward acts of self-denial benefit little. What will it benefit us to mortify the body, if we do not mortify sin? No diligence in mere outward thi…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
Previously, the Apostle rejected superstitious abstinence from goods. Here, he commands Timothy to present this teaching to the brothers. He first …
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A.T. Robertson
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