Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Consider (νοε). Present active imperative of νοεω, old verb, to put your mind (νους) on. See Eph 3:4 and like command in [Referenc…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Consider what I say. (See Barnes on 1 Timothy 4:15).

The sense is, "Think of the condition of the soldier, and the prin…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Consider what I say; and the Lord give you understanding in all things.—The older authorities read here will give;

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boaster…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The Christian ministry can also be compared to farming. The pastor must sow the seed and cultivate the growing plants. One of Paul’s main emphases …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Understand what I say. He added this, not because of the obscurity of the comparisons he has set forth, but so that Timothy himself might …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Consider what I say
The advice given by the apostle to Timothy, to be strong in the grace of Christ; to commit the d…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

As our trials increase, we need to grow stronger in that which is good: our faith stronger, our resolution stronger, our love to God and Christ str…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Previously, the Apostle urged Timothy to preach the Gospel with all diligence; here he exhorts him to stand firm in the face of martyrdom…

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