But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
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Gill's Exposition
But thou, O man of God,.... Not only by creation, as every man is; nor merely by special grace, as everyone is, that is chosen of God, redeemed by Christ, and regenerated and sanctified by the Spirit;…
Barnes' Notes
But thou, O man of God, flee these things - These allurements of wealth, and these sad consequences which the love of gold produces. And follow after righteousness, ... - Make these the grand object…
Adam Clarke
But thou, O man of God - Thou, who hast taken God for thy portion, and art seeking a city that hath foundations, whose builder is the living God, flee these things. Escape for thy life. Even thou art…
From the mention of the abuse which some put upon religion, making it to serve their secular advantages, the apostle,
I. Takes occasion to show the excellency of contentment and the evil of…
A further exhortation to Timothy. The Lord's appearing
Timothy's own true life and bearing are solemnly dwelt upon in contrast to the false and low; see on 1Ti 6:6.
thou, O man of God Opposed not…
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