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A God-Given Endowment
Commentators explain that the "gift" (charisma) Timothy received was not merely a natural talent but a divine endowment from the Holy Spirit, specifically equipping him for ministry. This gift includes the call, qualifications, and spiritual abilities needed to serve the church effectively. It's a reminder that ministry abilities are sourced in God's grace.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 4:14
18th Century
Theologian
Neglect not the gift that is in you. An important question arises here as to what the word "gift" refers: whether to natural endowment, to…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 4:14
Neglect not (μη αμελε). Present active imperative in prohibition of αμελεω, old verb, rare in N.T. (Matthew 22:5; [Ref…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 4:14
19th Century
Bishop
Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you by prophecy.—Here the Apostle reminds his representative in the …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 4:14
Furthermore, Paul advises his younger colleague not to neglect his gift (GK 5922). This word, charisma, occurs sixteen times in Paul’s letters and …
John Calvin
On 1 Timothy 4:14
16th Century
Theologian
Neglect not the gift that is in thee. The Apostle exhorts Timothy to employ, for the edification of the Church, that grace with which he w…
John Gill
On 1 Timothy 4:14
17th Century
Pastor
Neglect not the gift that is in thee
What qualifies men for the work of the ministry is a gift from God: it is not o…
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…