Julian Pe- went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that Macedonia. they teach no other doctrine, riod, 4770. Valgar Æra, 57. 4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith; so do. § 3. 1 TIM. i. 5-11. St. Paul explains the Design and Use of the Law, which he 5 Now the end of the commandment is charity, out of 6 From which some having swerved, have turned aside unto vain jangling; 7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. 8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; 9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the un pothesis, does not, however, mention his name. Nothing can Michaelis has endeavoured to prove that this Epistle was Julian Pe- godly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for mur- Macedonia. riod, 4770. derers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manVulgar Era, 67. slayers. 10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for men-stealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; 11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. § 4. 1 TIM. i. 12-17. St. Paul digresses to enlarge on the Goodness of Christ in 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all long-suffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. 17 Now unto the king eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. § 5. 1 TIM. i. 18. to the end. St. Paul reminds Timothy that he had been appointed by 18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, ac- 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away, concerning faith have made ship wreck : 20 Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom 1 have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. Julian Period, 4770. 57. § 6. 1 TIM. ii. 1–7. Valgar Era, In Opposition to the Judaizing Christians, St. Paul commands the Christian Converts, in the benevolent Spirit of the Gospel, to pray for all Men, whether Jews or Gentiles: and especially for Kings and those in Authority, of whatsover Nation or Country-He declares this to be acceptable in the Sight of God, who would have all Men saved; and with whom there is only one Mediator between God and Men, of all Nations-St. Paul appointed to make these Truths known to the Gentiles, as well as the Jews. 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men ; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. 7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not,) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity. § 7. 1 TIM. ii. 8, to the end. The Duty of Prayer is again enjoined-Men are commanded 8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting 9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. Macedonia. Julian Pe 12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp Macedonia. riod, 4770. authority over the man, but to be in silence. Vulgar Æra, 57. 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived; but the woman being deceived, was in the transgression. 15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety. § 8. 1 TIM. iii. 1—7. The Qualifications of a Bishop, Superintendant over several 1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach: 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach, and the snare of the devil. § 9. 1 TIM. iii. 8—13. The Qualifications of the Deacons enumerated; their Wives 8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless ". 11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 14 The priests under the law were required to be without bodily infirmities, (Lev. xxi. 16.) typical of that spiritual purity which was the essential qualification of the ministers of the Christian dispensation. Julian Period, 4770. Vulgar Era, 57. § 10. 1 TIM. iii. 14. to the end. Timothy, as a Pillar and Ground of the Truth, is encou- 14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. 16 And, without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. § 11. 1 TIM. iv. 1-11. By the Spirit of God St. Paul foretetells the Apostacy of 1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to 5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exer- 8 For bodily exercise profiteth little; but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 9 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation. Macedonia. |