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The Minister's Core Duties
Commentators agree that Paul outlines three core, interconnected duties for a minister: reading, exhortation, and teaching. 'Reading' refers to Scripture, 'exhortation' involves urging practical application and offering comfort, and 'teaching' is the clear explanation of doctrine. These form the essential work of pastoral ministry.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 4:13
18th Century
Theologian
Till I come. (See Barnes' notes on 1 Timothy 3:14 and 1 Timothy 3:15.)
Give attendance to reading.…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 4:13
Till I come (εως ερχομα). "While I am coming" (present indicative with εως), not "till I come" (εως ελθω).
Give hee…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 4:13
19th Century
Bishop
Till I come, give attendance to reading.—The words evidently imply a hope, perhaps even an expectation, on St. Paul's par…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 4:13
Until Paul comes, Timothy is to devote himself “to the public reading of Scripture.” The early church followed the example of the Jewish synagogue …
John Calvin
On 1 Timothy 4:13
16th Century
Theologian
Attend to reading He knew Timothy’s diligence, and yet he recommends to him diligent reading of the Scriptures. How shall pastors teach ot…
John Gill
On 1 Timothy 4:13
17th Century
Pastor
Till I come To Ephesus; where the apostle hoped to be shortly, but was prevented; he afterwards came to Miletus, and sent for the e…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 4:11–16
17th Century
Minister
Young people will not be despised if they keep from vanities and follies. Those who teach by their doctrine must also teach by their life. Their di…