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1 Timothy 4:6

1 Timothy 4:6
If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things,.... Either of all the main and principal things already mentioned in the preceding chapters; as that the end of the commandment is love; that…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things - Of the truths just stated. They are, therefore, proper subjects to preach upon. It is the duty of the ministry to show to the people of their…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things - Show the Church that, even now, there is danger of this apostasy; put them on their guard against it; for the forewarned are half armed.…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Timothy 4:6-16

The apostle would have Timothy to instil into the minds of Christians such sentiments as might prevent their being seduced by the judaizing teachers. Observe, Those are good ministers of Jesus Christ…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Timothy's own hold of right doctrine and right discipline

6. in remembrance R.V. has in mind, the Greek not so strongly implying a re-presentation of these points as a -representation" in our modern…