I charge you in the sight of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate testified the good confession,

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Who quickeneth all things (του ζωογονουντος τα παντα). Present active participle of ζωογονεω (ζωογονος, from ζωοσ, γενω), late wor…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I give thee charge in the sight of God (see 1 Timothy 5:21).

Who quickeneth all things. Who gives life

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I give you charge in the sight of God.—Better rendered, I charge you in the sight of God. If possible, with increased ear…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Typically, Paul appeals to God, who “gives life to everything,” and to Christ Jesus, who himself made a good confession while testifying before Pon…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I charge you The great vehemence of this solemn appeal, which Paul employs, is a proof of how rare and difficult a virtue it is to perseve…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I give you charge in the sight of God
Who is omniscient and omnipotent:

who quickens all things

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Previously, the Apostle showed what kind of gain is suitable for Christians: namely, godline with contentment. Here he shows that those w…

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