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Trust God's Sovereign Timing
Commentators unanimously highlight that the phrase "in his own times" serves as a crucial reminder that the timing of Christ's return is determined by God alone. This is not for humans to calculate or know. As John Calvin notes, this truth is meant to restrain our impatience and encourage patient trust in God's perfect, sovereign schedule.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 6:15
18th Century
Theologian
Which in his times he shall show. Which God will reveal at such times as he deems best. It is implied here that the time is unknown to men…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 6:15
In its own times (καιροις ιδιοις). Locative case. May be "in his own times." See 2:6. Clearly not for us to figure out.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 6:15
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore, brothers, stand fast.—Such an exhortation is, in itself, conclusive against a theory of irreversible predestin…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 6:15
God will “bring about” (lit., “display”; GK 1259) this Second Coming “in his own time.” The return of Christ will be God’s final display to the wor…
John Calvin
On 1 Timothy 6:15
16th Century
Theologian
Which in his seasons he will show. We are commonly hasty in our wishes and are not far from prescribing a day and hour to God, as if we sh…
John Gill
On 1 Timothy 6:15
17th Century
Pastor
Which in his times he shall show
For though the time of Christ's appearing is unknown, yet the thing itself is certai…
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…