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1 Timothy 5:12

1 Timothy 5:12
Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And withal they learn to be idle,.... Being at ease, and without labour, living at the expense of the church: "wandering about from house to house"; having nothing else to do: such an one is what the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Having damnation - Or, rather, having “condemnation;” or incurring guilt. This does not mean of necessity that they would lose their souls; see the phrase explained in the notes on 1Co 11:29. The…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Having damnation - In the sense in which we use this word I am satisfied the apostle never intended it. It is likely that he refers here to some promise or engagement which they made when taken on the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Timothy 5:3-16

Directions are here given concerning the taking of widows into the number of those who were employed by the church and had maintenance from the church: Honour widows that are widows indeed. Honour…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Corruptio optimi fit pessima; Christ, trust in Christ, the life of Christ, weresupreme during the former marriage; into the loneliness of widowhood, not safeguarded by age, the flesh and the devil…

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