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A Living Reminder
Commentators explain that Paul sent Timothy not to introduce new doctrines, but to be a living reminder of Paul's "ways." As Paul's "beloved and faithful child in the Lord," Timothy personally knew and embodied the teachings and lifestyle Paul had already established in Corinth. His role was to be a trusted witness and personal example, reinforcing what the Corinthians should have already known.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 4:17
18th Century
Theologian
For this cause. In order to remind you of my doctrines and my manner of life. Since I am hindered from coming myself, I have sent a fellow…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 4:17
Have I sent (επεμψα). First aorist active indicative. Probably Timothy had already gone as seems clear from 16:10f. Apparently Tim…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 4:17
19th Century
Bishop
For this reason.—When St. Paul contemplated visiting the churches in Macedonia and Achaia, he sent Timothy and Erastus in advance …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 4:17
Paul’s seeming harshness in writing this to the Corinthians was not to “shame” (GK 1956) them but to warn them of the seriousness and perverseness …
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 4:17
16th Century
Theologian
For this cause. The meaning is: “That you may know what my way of life is, and whether I am worthy to be imitated, listen to what Timothy …
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 4:17
17th Century
Pastor
For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus
This is an instance of his care of them, concern for them and respect unto them;…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 4:14–21
17th Century
Minister
In reproving sin, we should distinguish between sinners and their sins. Reproofs that kindly and affectionately warn are likely to reform.
T…