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But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,
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A Direct Warning from God
Commentators stress that Paul is not sharing a personal opinion but a direct and "express" prophecy from the Holy Spirit. This solemn warning was given to alert the church to a significant and certain danger: a future falling away from the core truths of the gospel. God provides such clear warnings so believers can be prepared and not be caught off guard by deception.
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1 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
1 Timothy Chapter 4.
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There is, in many respects, a strong resemblance between the first part of this chapter …
Expressly (ρητως). Late adverb, here alone in N.T., from verbal adjective ρητος (from root ρεω). The reference is to the Holy Spir…
19th Century
Anglican
Now the Spirit speaks expressly.—Rather, But the Spirit. But (de) in very strong contrast to the sublime mystery…
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Paul now gives instructions to Timothy on a variety of subjects, beginning with the matter of ascetic teachings (vv.1–5). The Holy Spirit explicitl…
16th Century
Protestant
Now the Spirit plainly saith. Paul had diligently admonished Timothy about many things, and now he shows the necessity of this.
It …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now the Spirit speaks expressly The prophecy hereafter mentioned was not a human conjecture, but, as all true prophecy, it cam…
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The Holy Spirit, both in the Old and the New Testament, spoke of a general turning from the faith of Christ, and the pure worship of God. This was …
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the Apostle instructed Timothy on matters concerning the Church’s disposition in spiritual things: the teachings of the faith…
