A.T. Robertson Commentary


A.T. Robertson Commentary
"But she that giveth herself to pleasure is dead while she liveth." — 1 Timothy 5:6 (ASV)
She that giveth herself to pleasure (η σπαταλωσα). Present active participle of σπλαταλαω, late verb (Polybius) from σπαταλη (riotous, luxurious living). In N.T. only here and Jas 5:5.