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Because of this I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways which are in Christ, even as I teach everywhere in every assembly.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Have I sent (επεμψα). First aorist active indicative. Probably Timothy had already gone as seems clear from 16:10f. Apparently Tim…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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;…
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In reproving sin, we should distinguish between sinners and their sins. Reproofs that kindly and affectionately warn are likely to reform.
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13th Century
Catholic
After censuring the Corinthians for rashly judging and presumptuously despising the apostles, the Apostle now begins to correct them. He does this …
