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God's Household
Commentators explain that the "house of God" is not a physical building but the community of believers—God's family. Paul's instructions are about proper conduct within this spiritual household, emphasizing the high calling and responsibility of being part of the church where the "living God" personally dwells.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 3:15
18th Century
Theologian
But if I tarry long. Paul appears to have been uncertain how long circumstances would require him to be absent. He expected to return, but…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 3:15
But if I tarry long (εαν δε βραδυνω). Condition of third class with εαν and the present active subjunctive of βραδυνω, old verb, t…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 3:15
19th Century
Bishop
But if I tarry long.—St. Paul felt that dangers were pressing closer and closer—that the hoped-for visit to his loved chu…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 3:15
Paul was hoping to visit Timothy soon. But just in case he was delayed, he wants his young associate to know “how people ought to conduct themselve…
John Calvin
On 1 Timothy 3:15
16th Century
Theologian
How you ought to conduct yourself: By this mode of expression he commends the weight and dignity of the office, because pastors may be reg…
John Gill
On 1 Timothy 3:15
17th Century
Pastor
But if I tarry long
Or should long delay coming, defer it longer than may be expected; let it be observed that these things ar…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 3:14–16
17th Century
Minister
The church is the house of God; He dwells there. The church upholds the Scripture and the doctrine of Christ, as a pillar displays a proclamation. …