John Gill Commentary 1 Timothy 2:3

John Gill Commentary

1 Timothy 2:3

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

1 Timothy 2:3

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;" — 1 Timothy 2:3 (ASV)

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our
Saviour .
Not only to live peaceably and quietly under the government men are, since that is the ordination of God, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly, which his grace teaches; but to pray for all sorts of men, and for those who are set in the highest place of government, even though enemies and persecutors: this is good in itself, and in the sight of an omniscient God, who sees not as man sees; and it is acceptable unto him through Jesus Christ, by whom every sacrifice of prayer or praise is so; for by God our Saviour is meant God the Father, who is the Saviour of all men, in a way of providence, and the Saviour of all the elect in a way of special grace; (See Gill on 1 Timothy 2:1).