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that you keep the commandment, without spot, without reproach, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ;
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Commentators explain that "the commandment" refers not to a single rule, but to the entire gospel message and the office of ministry. The charge to keep it "without spot, without reproach" applies directly to the minister's life. As several scholars note, by living a blameless life, a leader ensures the integrity and purity of the gospel message they proclaim. Personal holiness and doctrinal faithfulness are inseparable.
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1 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That thou keep this commandment. Referring particularly to the solemn injunction which he had just given him, to fight the good fight …
That thou keep (τηρησα σε). First aorist active infinitive of τηρεω, with accusative of general reference (σε) in indirect command…
19th Century
Anglican
And if any man,—An appeal to the right-minded, not only to persevere themselves, but to join with the overseers of their Church in…
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Typically, Paul appeals to God, who “gives life to everything,” and to Christ Jesus, who himself made a good confession while testifying before Pon…
16th Century
Protestant
That thou, keep the commandment. By the word commandment he means all that he has until now said about the office of Timothy, the sum of w…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That you keep this commandment Meaning either what he had now last of all enjoined him, to fight the good fight of f…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle showed what kind of gain is suitable for Christians: namely, godliness with contentment. Here he shows that those…
