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but in his own time revealed his word in the message with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God, our Savior;
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God's Perfect Timing
Paul stresses that God revealed His plan of salvation "in His own seasons." Commentators explain this means God's timing was not random but perfectly chosen and sovereignly controlled. All of history, including the political stability and common language of the Roman Empire, prepared the world for the gospel's arrival. This affirms God's perfect wisdom and control over all things.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But has in due times. At the proper time; the time which he had intended; the best time. See Barnes on 1 Timothy 2:6.
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In his own seasons (καιροις ιδιοις). Locative case. See 1 Timothy 2:6; 6:15.
In the message (ε…
19th Century
Anglican
But hath in due times.—Or better, but hath in His own seasons—that is, in the fitting seasons, those fixed by Him for the…
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Baptist
You have probably noticed that Paul's benediction, when he is writing to a minister, is always: Grace, mercy, and peace. Writing to church…
The reliability of the above-mentioned promise was demonstrated through the clear, public revelation it received in the preaching of the Gospel. “H…
16th Century
Protestant
But hath manifested. There was indeed some manifestation of this kind when God in ancient times spoke by his prophets; but because Christ,…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But has in due times manifested his word Either Christ, his essential Word; or the word of truth, the Gospel of salv…
All are the servants of God who are not slaves of sin and Satan. All gospel truth is according to godliness, teaching the fear of God. The intent o…
13th Century
Catholic
This letter is divided into a greeting and a message, which begins with the words, for this cause I left you in Crete ([Referenc…
