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A 'Man of God'
Commentators emphasize that Paul's use of the title "man of God" is a solemn and weighty charge. This term, rooted in the Old Testament for prophets and divine messengers, reminds Timothy (and all believers) of their high calling. It's a call to live a life set apart for God's service, in stark contrast to the false teachers driven by greed. This identity demands a different set of priorities and pursuits.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 6:11
18th Century
Theologian
But you, man of God, flee these things. These allurements of wealth, and these sad consequences which the love of gold produces.
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 6:11
O man of God (ω ανθρωπε θεου). In N.T. only here and 2 Timothy 3:17, there general and here personal appeal to Timothy…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 6:11
19th Century
Bishop
For this reason.—Literally, to which—that is, to their being found among the blessed. The “also” serves to emphasize the …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 6:11
In contrast to such people, Paul addresses Timothy as “man of God.” This is a common designation for prophets in the OT (e.g., [Reference 1 Samuel …
John Calvin
On 1 Timothy 6:11
16th Century
Theologian
But you, O man of God, flee these things. By calling him man of God, he adds weight to the exhortation. If it is thought proper t…
John Gill
On 1 Timothy 6:11
17th Century
Pastor
But thou, O man of God
Not only by creation, as every man is; nor merely by special grace, as everyone is, that is c…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 6:11–16
17th Century
Minister
It is unbecoming for any men, but especially men of God, to set their hearts on the things of this world; men of God should be occupied with the th…