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A Blameless Public Witness
Commentators explain that Paul's command was not just a private instruction for Timothy, but was meant to be taught publicly. The goal was for the entire church community, especially widows, to live in a way that was 'without reproach.' This public blamelessness was crucial for the church's witness, preventing slander and demonstrating the transformative power of faith to the outside world.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 5:7
18th Century
Theologian
And these things give in charge. Announce, or declare these things, that is, particularly respecting the duty of children to their widowed…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 5:7
That they may be without reproach (ινα ανεπιλημπτο ωσιν). See 3:2 for ανεπιλημπτος. Final clause with ινα and present subjunctive.…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 5:7
19th Century
Bishop
And these things give in charge.—This means the duties of widows, as set forth in 1 Timothy 5:5, together wit…
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John Calvin
On 1 Timothy 5:7
16th Century
Theologian
And command these things. He means that not only does he prescribe to Timothy the course he should follow, but the women also must be care…
John Gill
On 1 Timothy 5:7
17th Century
Pastor
And these things give in charge
Concerning rebuking persons of a different age and sex, and concerning the maintenan…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 5:3–8
17th Century
Minister
Honour widows that are widows indeed, relieve them, and maintain them. It is the duty of children, if their parents are in need and they a…