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Of these things put them in remembrance, charging [them] in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

That they strive not about words (μη λογομαχειν). Word apparently coined by Paul from λογομαχια (1 Timothy 6:4 which s…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Of these things put them in remembrance. These great principles in regard to the kingdom of Christ. They would be as useful to others as t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Of these things put them in remembrance.—A new division of the Epistle begins with this 14th verse. St. Paul has been urg…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

There are some Christians who need this exhortation given to them in these days, for they are always striving about words to no profit. Beware of t…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

In these two verses Paul challenges Timothy to be an approved workman. He is to “keep reminding” the believers of the things about which Paul has b…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Remind them of these things. The expression (ταῦτα) these things, is highly emphatic. It means that the summary of the gospel whi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Of these things put them in remembrance
Meaning either his hearers, or those to whom he was to commit the things he …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those disposed to argue commonly do so about matters of little importance. But strifes of words destroy the things of God. The apostle mentions som…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, the Apostle prepared Timothy for martyrdom; here he exhorts him to it. He does this in three ways:

  1. He gives him a sample o…

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