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Such as are otherwise (τα αλλως εχοντα). "Those (deeds, εργα) which have it otherwise." That is good deeds not clearly manifest.
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand. The character of some people is clear and accurately understood. There can b…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.—In his difficult post, Timothy mi…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
The sins of some people are clearly evident; these precede a person to judgment. The less obvious sins of others “trail behind them”—but finally ca…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
In like manner also the good works: He means that sometimes piety and other virtues quickly obtain applause among people, so that great in…
John Gill
JohnGill
Likewise also the good works [of some] are manifest
before hand
The characters of some men, on the other h…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Care must be taken that ministers are maintained. And those who are laborious in this work are worthy of double honour and esteem. It is their just…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
Above, he dealt with honorable widows who are supported by the Church; here he deals with honoring bishops and priests.
First, he instructs …
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson