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1 Timothy 6:21

1 Timothy 6:21
Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Which some professing,.... Pretending to be masters of the above science, boasting and making great show of it, and valuing themselves upon it:

have erred concerning the faith: have wandered from…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Which some professing - Evidently some who professed to be true Christians. They were attracted by false philosophy, and soon, as a consequence, were led to deny the doctrines of Christianity. This…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Which some professing - Which inspired knowledge some pretending to, have set up Levitical rites in opposition to the great Christian sacrifice, and consequently have erred concerning the faith - have…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Timothy 6:13-21

The apostle here charges Timothy to keep this commandment (that is, the whole work of his ministry, all the trust reposed in him, all the service expected from him) without spot, unrebukable; he must…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

which some professing -Which," this misnamed Gnosis. - Professing" has occurred in this sense 1Ti 2:10.

have erred Lit., -missed the mark," as 1Ti 1:6 and 2Ti 2:18; aorist as 1Ti 6:6.

the faith As…