The Meaning of 1 Timothy 6:1 Explained

1 Timothy 6:1

KJV: Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.

YLT: As many as are servants under a yoke, their own masters worthy of all honour let them reckon, that the name of God and the teaching may not be evil spoken of;

Darby: Let as many bondmen as are under yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and the teaching be not blasphemed.

ASV: Let as many as are servants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine be not blasphemed.

KJV Reverse Interlinear

Let  as many  servants  as  are  under  the yoke  count  their own  masters  worthy  of all  honour,  that  the name  of God  and  [his] doctrine  be  not  blasphemed. 

What does 1 Timothy 6:1 Mean?

Context Summary

1 Timothy 6:1-10 - Godliness Is True Gain
The Apostle gives rules for the treatment of the slaves who rendered service in the households of that time. If the slave was in the household of a heathen master, he must honor and glorify Christ by being respectful and obedient; but if the master was a Christian, and therefore a brother in the Lord, he was still required to yield courteous and willing service. Service rendered for the love of God must not be inferior to that rendered from fear of man.
There were many false teachers in the early Church, the chief aim of whom was to make money. They were proud and distempered, jealous and suspicious, juggling with words and given to splitting hairs. Godliness truly is great gain. It makes us content with what we have, and it opens to us stores of blessedness which the wealth of a Croesus could not buy. It is good to have just what is necessary. More than that breeds anxiety. Let us leave the provision for our needs with God. He is pledged to give food and covering, the latter including shelter. Not money, but the love of it opens the sluices and floodgates of the soul, through which wash the destroying waters of passion that drown men in destruction and perdition. Remember that you can carry nothing out of this world except your character. [source]

Chapter Summary: 1 Timothy 6

1  Of the duty of servants
3  Not to have fellowship with newfangled teachers
6  Godliness is great gain;
10  and love of money the root of all evil
11  What Timothy is to flee, and what to follow
17  and whereof to admonish the rich
20  To keep the purity of true doctrine, and to avoid godless ideas

Greek Commentary for 1 Timothy 6:1

Under the yoke [υπο ζυγον]
As slaves Perhaps under heathen masters (1 Peter 2:18). For the slave problem, see also Philemon 1:1; Colossians 3:22; Ephesians 6:5; Titus 2:9. See note on Matthew 11:29 for Christ‘s “yoke” (ζυγον — zugon from ζευγνυμι — zeugnumi to join). [source]
Their own masters [τους ιδιους δεσποτας]
That is always where the shoe pinches. Our “despot” is this very Greek word, the strict correlative of slave See Romans 2:24. If the heathen could say that Christian slaves were not as dependable as non-Christian slaves. Negative purpose with ινα μη — hina mē and present passive subjunctive (βλασπημηται — blasphēmētai). [source]
The name of God [το ονομα του τεου]
See Romans 2:24. If the heathen could say that Christian slaves were not as dependable as non-Christian slaves. Negative purpose with ινα μη — hina mē and present passive subjunctive (βλασπημηται — blasphēmētai). [source]
As many servants as are under the yoke [ὅσοι εἰσὶν ὑπὸ ζυγὸν δοῦλοι]
Incorrect. Rather, as many as are under the yoke as bondservants. As bondservants is added in explanation of under the yoke, which implies a hard and disagreeable condition. Yoke is used only here of the state of slavery. In Galatians 5:1; Acts 15:10, of the Mosaic law. See on Matthew 11:29. [source]
Their own [τοὺς ἰδίους]
Lit. private, personal, peculiar, as 1 Corinthians 3:8; 1 Corinthians 7:7. Sometimes strange, eccentric. Contrasted with δημόσιος publicor κοινός commonSee Acts 4:32. Sometimes without emphasis, substantially = possessive pronoun, just as Lat. proprius passes into suus or ejus, or οἰκεῖος belongingto one's house into the simple one's own. See on Galatians 6:10, and comp. Matthew 22:5; Matthew 25:14. In lxx commonly with the emphatic sense. Very often in the phrase κατ ' ἰδίαν privatelyas Mark 4:34; Luke 9:10; Galatians 2:2, but nowhere in Pastorals. [source]
Masters [δεσπότας]
Comp. Titus 2:9, and see on 2 Peter 2:1. Not in Paul, who styles the master of slaves κύριος LordSee Ephesians 6:9; Colossians 4:1. [source]
Count [ἡγείσθωσαν]
Implying a more conscious, a surer judgment, resting on more careful weighing of the facts. See Philemon 2:3, Philemon 2:6. [source]
Be not blasphemed [μη - βλασφημῆται]
Or be evil spoken of. See on blasphemy, Mark 7:22, and be evil spoken of, Romans 14:16; 1 Corinthians 10:30. Paul uses the word, but not in the active voice as in the Pastorals. [source]

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Matthew 21:3 The Lord [ὁ κύριος]
From κῦρος , supreme power, authority. Hence κύριος , one having authority, lord, owner, ruler. In classical Greek, used of the gods, and in inscriptions applied to different gods, as Hermes, Zeus, etc.; also of the head of the family, who is lord ( κύριος ) of the wife and children (1 Timothy 6:1, 1 Timothy 6:2; Titus 2:9; 1 Peter 2:18), and κύριος (Ephesians 6:9; Colossians 4:1). In the Septuagint it is used by Sarah of her husband (Genesis 3:6). Joseph is called lord of the country (Genesis 18:27; Exodus 4:10). In the New Testament it is a name for God (Matthew 1:20, Matthew 1:22, Matthew 1:24; Matthew 2:15; Acts 11:16; Acts 12:11, Acts 12:17; Revelation 1:8). As applied to Christ, it does not express his divine nature and power. These are indicated by some accompanying word or phrase, as my God (John 20:28); of all (Acts 10:36); to the glory of God the Father (Philemon 2:11); of glory (1 Corinthians 2:8); so that, as a title of Christ, Lord is used in the sense of Master or Ruler, or in address, Sir (Matthew 22:43, Matthew 22:45; Luke 2:11; Luke 6:46; John 13:13, John 13:14; 1 Corinthians 8:6). Ὁ κύριος , the Lord, is used of Christ by Matthew only once (Matthew 21:3) until after the resurrection (Matthew 28:6). In the other gospels and in the Acts it occurs far oftener. Nevertheless, in the progress of Christian thought in the New Testament, the meaning develops toward a specific designation of the divine Saviour, as may be seen in the phrases Jesus, Christ our Lord, Our Lord Jesus Christ, Our Lord, Jesus our Lord. -DIVIDER-
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Luke 16:9 Of the mammon of unrighteousness [ἐκ τοῦ μαμωνᾶ τῆς ἀδικίας]
The same idiom as in Luke 16:8, steward of injustice. Compare unrighteous mammon, Luke 16:11. Mammon should be spelt with one m. It is a Chaldee word, meaning riches. It occurs only in this chapter and at Matthew 6:24. “Of the mammon” is, literally, by means of. In the phrase of unrighteousness, there is implied no condemnation of property as such; but it is styled unrighteous, or belonging to unrighteousness, because it is the characteristic and representative object and delight and desire of the selfish and unrighteous world: their love of it being a root of all evil (1 Timothy 6:10). Wyc., the riches of wickedness. [source]
Luke 16:14 Covetous [φιλάργυροι]
Rev. renders literally, according to the composition of the word, lover, of money. Only here and 2 Timothy 3:2. Compare the kindred noun, 1 Timothy 6:10. The usual word for covetous is πλεονέκτης (1 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Corinthians 5:11; 1 Corinthians 6:10). [source]
Luke 14:4 Took []
Took hold of him. Luke 20:20; 1 Timothy 6:12. [source]
Luke 13:24 Strive []
Used only by Luke and Paul, except John 18:36. Originally to contend for a prize in the public games; and thus conveying a sense of struggle. The kindred noun, ἀγωνία , agony, is used of Christ's struggle in Gethsemane (Luke 22:44). Compare 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:7. [source]
Luke 17:33 Shall preserve it [ζωογονησει αυτην]
Or save it alive. Here only in the N.T. except 1 Timothy 6:13; Acts 7:19. It is a late word and common in medical writers, to bring forth alive (ζωοσ γενω — zōos genō) and here to keep alive. [source]
John 5:44 Seek not the honor that cometh from God only [καὶ τὴν δόξαν τὴν μόνου Θεοῦ οὐ ζητεῖτε]
The Rev. gives it capitally, following the Greek order: and the glory that cometh from the only God ye seek not. Not God only, which entirely overlooks the force of the definite article; but the only God. Compare 1 Timothy 6:15, 1 Timothy 6:16; John 17:3; Romans 16:27. [source]
John 17:3 TRUE [ἀληθινὸν]
See on John 1:9. Compare 1 Corinthians 8:4; 1 Timothy 6:15. [source]
John 13:34 Commandment [ἐντολὴν]
The word for a single commandment or injunction, but used also for the whole body of the moral precepts of Christianity. See 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Peter 2:21; 2 Peter 3:2. See also on James 2:8. This new commandment embodies the essential principle of the whole law. Compare also 1 John 3:23. Some interpreters instead of taking that ye love one another, etc., as the definition of the commandment, explain the commandment as referring to the ordinance of the Holy Communion, and render, “a new commandment (to observe this ordinance) I give unto you, in order that ye love one another.” It is, however, more than improbable, and contrary to usage, that the Holy Supper should be spoken of as ἐντολὴ acommandment. [source]
John 18:37 Was I born - came I [γεγέννημαι - ἐλήλυθα]
Both perfects. Have I been born - am I come. So Rev. The Greek order is I for this have been born, etc., throwing the emphasis on Christ's person and destiny. The perfect describes His birth and coming not merely as historical facts, but as abiding in their results. Compare this confession before Pilate (1 Timothy 6:13) with the corresponding confession before the high-priest (Matthew 26:64). “The one, addressed to the Jews, is framed in the language of prophecy; the other, addressed to a Roman, appeals to the universal testimony of conscience. The one speaks of a future manifestation of glory, the other speaking of a present manifestation of truth. The one looks forward to the Return, the other looks backward to the Incarnation” (Westcott). [source]
John 1:12 Power [ἐξουσίαν]
Rev., the right. Six words are used for power in the:New Testament: βία , force, often oppressive, exhibiting itself in violence (Acts 5:26; Acts 27:41. Compare the kindred verb βιάζεται , Matthew 11:12; “the kingdom of heaven is taken by violence ): δύναμις , natural ability (see on 2 Peter 2:11): ἐνέργεια , energy, power in exercise; only of superhuman power, good or evil. Used by Paul only, and chiefly in the Epistles of the Imprisonment (Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 3:7; Colossians 2:12. Compare the kindred verb ἐνεργέω , to put forth power, and see on Mark 6:14; see on James 5:16): ἰσχύς , strength (see on 2 Peter 2:11. Compare the kindred verb ἰσχύω , to be strong, and see on Luke 14:30; see on Luke 16:3): κράτος , might, only of God, relative and manifested power, dominion (Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 6:10; 1 Timothy 6:16; 1 Peter 4:11. Compare the kindred verb κρατέω , to have power, to be master of, and see on Mark 7:3; see on Acts 3:11): ἐξουσία , liberty of action ( ἔξεστι , it is lawful ), authority, delegated or arbitrary (John 5:27; John 10:18; John 17:2; John 19:10, John 19:11. See on Mark 2:10; see on Luke 20:20). Here, therefore, ἐξουσία is not merely possibility or ability, but legitimate right derived from a competent source - the Word. [source]
John 5:44 How can ye believe? [πως δυναστε υμεις πιστευσαι]
Emphasis on “ye” From the only God B and W omit τεου — theou which is certainly meant even if not genuine here. See John 17:3; Romans 16:27; 1 Timothy 6:15. [source]
John 18:37 Art thou a king then? [ουκουν βασιλευς ει συ]
Compound of ουκ — ouk and ουν — oun and is clearly ironical expecting an affirmative answer, only here in the N.T., and in lxx only in A text in 2Kings 5:23. Thou sayest that In Matthew 27:11; Mark 15:2; Luke 23:3, συ λεγεις — su legeis clearly means “yes,” as συ ειπας — su eipas (thou saidst) does in Matthew 26:64 (= “I am,” εγω ειμι — egō eimi in Mark 14:62). Hence here οτι — hoti had best be taken to mean “because”: “Yes, because I am a king.” Have I been born Perfect passive indicative of γενναω — gennaō The Incarnation was for this purpose. Note repetition of εις τουτο — eis touto (for this purpose), explained by ινα μαρτυρησω τηι αλητειαι — hina marturēsō tēi alētheiāi (that I may bear witness to the truth), ινα — hina with first aorist active subjunctive of μαρτυρεω — martureō Paul (1 Timothy 6:13) alludes to this good confession when Christ bore witness (μαρτυρησαντος — marturēsantos) before Pilate. Jesus bore such witness always (John 3:11, John 3:32; John 7:7; John 8:14; Revelation 1:5). [source]
Acts 26:2 I think myself happy [ηγημαι εμαυτον μακαριον]
See note on Matthew 5:3 for makarios Blass notes that Paul, like Tertullus, begins with captatio benevolentiae, but absque adulatione. He says only what he can truthfully speak. For μακαριος — hēgēmai see note on Philemon 3:7 and 1 Timothy 6:1 (perfect middle indicative of ηγημαι — hēgeomai), I have considered. [source]
Acts 14:17 Without witness [αμαρτυρον]
Old adjective First aorist active (κ — k aorist indicative of απιημι — aphiēmi). In that he did good Present active causal participle of αγατουργεω — agathourgeō late and rare verb (also αγατοεργεω — agathoergeō 1 Timothy 6:18), reading of the oldest MSS. here for αγατοποιεω — agathopoieō to do good. Note two other causal participles here parallel with αγατουργων — agathourgōn viz., διδους — didous (“giving you”) present active of διδωμι εμπιπλων — didōmiεμπιμπλαω — empiplōn (“filling”) present active of εμπιμπλημι — empimplaō (late form of καρποπορουσ καρπος — empimplēmi). This witness to God (his doing good, giving rains and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness) they could receive without the help of the Old Testament revelation (Romans 1:20). Zeus was regarded as the god of rain (Jupiter Pluvius) and Paul claims the rain and the fruitful Paul does not talk about laws of nature as if they governed themselves, but he sees the living God “behind the drama of the physical world” (Furneaux). These simple country people could grasp his ideas as he claims everything for the one true God. Gladness (ευ — euphrosunēs). Old word from πρην — euphrōn (eu and phrēn), good cheer. In the N.T. only Acts 2:28 and here. Cheerfulness should be our normal attitude when we consider God‘s goodness. Paul does not here mention Christ because he had the single definite purpose to dissuade them from worshipping Barnabas and himself. [source]
Acts 14:17 In that he did good [αγατουργων]
Present active causal participle of αγατουργεω — agathourgeō late and rare verb (also αγατοεργεω — agathoergeō 1 Timothy 6:18), reading of the oldest MSS. here for αγατοποιεω — agathopoieō to do good. Note two other causal participles here parallel with αγατουργων — agathourgōn viz., διδους — didous (“giving you”) present active of διδωμι εμπιπλων — didōmiεμπιμπλαω — empiplōn (“filling”) present active of εμπιμπλημι — empimplaō (late form of καρποπορουσ καρπος — empimplēmi). This witness to God (his doing good, giving rains and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness) they could receive without the help of the Old Testament revelation (Romans 1:20). Zeus was regarded as the god of rain (Jupiter Pluvius) and Paul claims the rain and the fruitful Paul does not talk about laws of nature as if they governed themselves, but he sees the living God “behind the drama of the physical world” (Furneaux). These simple country people could grasp his ideas as he claims everything for the one true God. Gladness (ευ — euphrosunēs). Old word from πρην — euphrōn (eu and phrēn), good cheer. In the N.T. only Acts 2:28 and here. Cheerfulness should be our normal attitude when we consider God‘s goodness. Paul does not here mention Christ because he had the single definite purpose to dissuade them from worshipping Barnabas and himself. [source]
Acts 4:24 O Lord [Δεσποτα]
Our word despot. Old word for relation of master to slaves or household servants (1 Timothy 6:1; 2 Timothy 2:21; Titus 2:9; 1 Peter 2:18). Simeon thus addressed God (Luke 2:29). So in 2 Peter 2:1; Judges 1:4; Revelation 6:10. See “slaves” in Acts 4:29. [source]
Acts 7:19 To the end they might not live [εις το μη ζωογονεισται]
Purpose with εις — eis and the articular infinitive (present middle). This compound verb is from ζωογονος — zōogonos (from ζωος — zōos alive, and γενω — genō to bear) and is used by late writers and the lxx. It is three times in the N.T. (here, Luke 17:33; 1 Timothy 6:13) in the sense to preserve alive. [source]
Acts 8:27 A eunuch of great authority [ευνουχος δυναστης]
Eunuchs were often employed by oriental rulers in high posts. Dynasty comes from this old word δυναστης — dunastēs used of princes in Luke 1:52 and of God in 1 Timothy 6:15. Eunuchs were not allowed to be Jews in the full sense (Deuteronomy 23:1), but only proselytes of the gate. But Christianity is spreading to Samaritans and to eunuchs. [source]
Acts 2:20 Before the day of the Lord come, that great and notable day [πριν ελτειν ημεραν κυριου την μεγαλην και επιπανη]
The use of πριν — prin with the infinitive and the accusative of general reference is a regular Greek idiom. The use of the adjectives with the article is also good Greek, though the article is not here repeated as in Acts 1:25. The Day of the Lord is a definite conception without the article. Notable (επιπανη — epiphanē) is the same root as epiphany (επιπανεια — epiphaneia) used of the Second Coming of Christ (2 Thessalonians 2:8; 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 4:1; Titus 2:13). It translates here the Hebrew word for “terrible.” In the Epistles the Day of the Lord is applied (Knowling) to the Coming of Christ for judgment (1 Thessalonians 5:2; 1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 1:14; Philemon 1:10). [source]
Acts 3:20 And that he may send the Christ who hath been appointed for you, even Jesus [και αποστειληι τον προκεχειρισμενον υμιν Χριστον Ιησουν]
First aorist active subjunctive with οπως αν — hopōs an as in Acts 15:17 and Luke 2:35. There is little real difference in idea between οπως αν — hopōs an and ινα αν — hina an There is a conditional element in all purpose clauses. The reference is naturally to the second coming of Christ as Acts 3:21 shows. Knowling admits “that there is a spiritual presence of the enthroned Jesus which believers enjoy as a foretaste of the visible and glorious Presence of the Παρουσια — Parousia Jesus did promise to be with the disciples all the days (Matthew 28:20), and certainly repentance with accompanying seasons of refreshing help get the world ready for the coming of the King. The word προκεχειρισμενον — prokecheirisōmenon (perfect passive participle of προχειριζω — procheirizō from προχειρος — procheiros at hand, to take into one‘s hands, to choose) is the correct text here, not προκεκηρυγμενον — prokekērugmenon In the N.T. only here and Acts 22:14; Acts 26:16. It is not “Jesus Christ” here nor “Christ Jesus,” but “the Messiah, Jesus,” identifying Jesus with the Messiah. See the Second Epiphany of Jesus foretold also in 1 Timothy 6:15 and the First Epiphany described in 1 Peter 1:20. [source]
Acts 7:19 That they should cast out their babes [του ποιειν τα βρεπη εκτετα]
Του ποιειν — Tou poiein (genitive of the articular present infinitive) can be either design or result. The Revised Version here takes it as purpose while the Authorized as result. In either case Pharaoh required the Israelites to expose their children to death, a possible practice done voluntarily in heathen China and by heathen in so-called Christian lands. But the Israelites fought against such an iniquity. The word εκτετα — ektheta (exposed, cast out) is a verbal adjective from εκτιτημι — ektithēmi It is an old word, but here only in the N.T. and not in the lxx. To the end they might not live (εις το μη ζωογονεισται — eis to mē zōogoneisthai). Purpose with εις — eis and the articular infinitive (present middle). This compound verb is from ζωογονος — zōogonos (from ζωος — zōos alive, and γενω — genō to bear) and is used by late writers and the lxx. It is three times in the N.T. (here, Luke 17:33; 1 Timothy 6:13) in the sense to preserve alive. [source]
Romans 6:4 In newness of life [ἐν καινότητι ζωῆς]
A stronger expression than new life. It gives more prominence to the main idea, newness, than would be given by the adjective. Thus 1 Timothy 6:17, uncertainty of riches; not uncertain riches, as A.V. [source]
Romans 4:17 Who quickeneth the dead []
This attribute of God is selected with special reference to the circumstances of Abraham as described in Romans 4:18, Romans 4:21. As a formal attribute of God it occurs 1 Samuel 2:6; John 5:21; 2 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Timothy 6:13. [source]
Romans 1:29 Covetousness [πλεονεξίᾳ]
Lit., the desire of having more. It is to be distinguished from φιλαργυρία , rendered love of money, 1 Timothy 6:10, and its kindred adjective φιλάργυρος , which A.V. renders covetous Luke 16:14; 2 Timothy 3:2; properly changed by Rev. into lovers of money. The distinction is expressed by covetousness and avarice. The one is the desire of getting, the other of keeping. Covetousness has a wider and deeper sense, as designating the sinful desire which goes out after things of time and sense of every form and kind. Hence it is defined by Paul (Colossians 3:5) as idolatry, the worship of another object than God, and is so often associated with fleshly sins, as 1 Corinthians 5:11; Ephesians 5:3, Ephesians 5:5; Colossians 3:5. Lightfoot says: “Impurity and covetousness may be said to divide between them nearly the whole domain of selfishness and vice.” Socrates quotes an anonymous author who compares the region of the desires in the wicked to a vessel full of holes, and says that, of all the souls in Hades, these uninitiated or leaky persons are the most miserable, and that they carry water to a vessel which is full of holes in a similarly holey colander. The colander is the soul of the ignorant (Plato, “Gorgias,” 493). Compare, also, the description of covetousness and avarice by Chaucer, “Romaunt of the Rose,” 183-246.“CovetiseThat eggeth folk in many a guise To take and yeve (give) right nought again,-DIVIDER-
And great treasoures up to laine (lay). -DIVIDER-
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… .. -DIVIDER-
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And that is she that maketh treachours,-DIVIDER-
And she maketh false pleadours. -DIVIDER-
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Full crooked were her hondes (hands) two,-DIVIDER-
For Covetise is ever woode (violent)-DIVIDER-
To grippen other folkes goode.”“AvariceFull foul in painting was that vice. … .. -DIVIDER-
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She was like thing for hunger dead,-DIVIDER-
That lad (led) her life onely by bread. -DIVIDER-
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This Avarice had in her hand-DIVIDER-
A purse that honge by a band,-DIVIDER-
And that she hid and bond so strong,-DIVIDER-
Men must abide wonder long,-DIVIDER-
Out of the purse er (ere) there come aught,-DIVIDER-
For that ne commeth in her thought,-DIVIDER-
It was not certaine her ententThat fro that purse a peny went.” [source]

Romans 9:2 Unceasing pain in my heart [αδιαλειπτος οδυνη τηι καρδιαι]
Like angina pectoris. Οδυνη — Odunē is old word for consuming grief, in N.T. only here and and 1 Timothy 6:10. Unceasing (αδιαλειπτος — adialeiptos). Late and rare adjective (in an inscription 1 cent. b.c.), in N.T. only here and 2 Timothy 1:3. Two rare words together and both here only in N.T. and I and II Timothy (some small argument for the Pauline authorship of the Pastoral Epistles). [source]
Romans 9:2 Heaviness, sorrow [λύπη ὀδύνη]
Heaviness, so Wyc. and Tynd., in the earlier sense of sorrow. So Chaucer:“Who feeleth double sorrow and heavinessBut Palamon?”“Knight's Tale,” 1456 Shakespeare:“I am here, brother, full of heaviness.”2 “Henry IV.,” iv., 5, 8 Rev., sorrow. Ὁδύνη is better rendered pain. Some derive it from the root ed eat, as indicating, consuming pain. Compare Horace, curae edares devouring cares. Only here and 1 Timothy 6:10. [source]
1 Corinthians 9:26 Uncertainly [ἀδήλως]
Only here in the New Testament. The kindred adjective ἄδηλος notmanifest, occurs Luke 11:44(see note) and 1 Corinthians 14:8. Compare also ἀδηλότης uncertainty 1 Timothy 6:17. He runs with a clear perception of his object, and of the true manner and result of his striving. [source]
1 Corinthians 15:53 Immortality [ατανασιαν]
Old word from ατανατος — athanatos undying, and that from α — a privative and τνησκω — thnēskō to die. In N.T. only here and 1 Timothy 6:16 where God is described as having immortality. [source]
1 Corinthians 9:25 That striveth in the games [ο αγωνιζομενος]
Common verb for contest in the athletic games (αγων — agōn), sometimes with the cognate accusative, αγωνα αγωνιζομαι — agōna agōnizomai as in 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:7. Probably Paul often saw these athletic games. [source]
2 Corinthians 9:13 Your professed subjection [ὑποταγῇ τῆς ὁμολογίας ὑμῶν]
A vicious hendiadys. Lit., as Rev., the obedience of your confession; that is, the obedience which results from your christian confession. Ὁμολογία is once rendered in A.V. confession, 1 Timothy 6:13; and elsewhere profession. Both renderings occur in 1 Timothy 6:12, 1 Timothy 6:13. Rev., in every case, confession. A similar variation occurs in the rendering of ὁμολογέω , though in all but five of the twenty-three instances confess is used. Rev. retains profess in Matthew 7:23; Titus 1:16, and changes to confess in 1 Timothy 6:12. In Matthew 14:7, promised (A.V. and Rev., see note), and in Hebrews 13:15, giving thanks; Rev., which make confession. Etymologically, confession is the literal rendering of ὁμολογία , which is from ὁμόν together λέγω tosay; con together, fateor to say. The fundamental idea is that of saying the same thing as another; while profess (pro forth, fateor to say ) is to declare openly. Hence, to profess Christ is to declare Him publicly as our Lord: to confess Christ is to declare agreement with all that He says. When Christ confesses His followers before the world, He makes a declaration in agreement with what is in His heart concerning them. Similarly, when He declares to the wicked “I never knew you” (“then will I profess, ὁμολογήσω ”), a similar agreement between His thought and His declaration is implied. The two ideas run into each other, and the Rev. is right in the few cases in which it retains profess, since confess would be ambiguous. See, for example, Titus 1:16. [source]
Galatians 6:5 His own burden [τὸ ἴδιον φορτίον]
For ἴδιον ownsee on 1 Timothy 6:1. With φορτίον burdencomp. βάρη burdens Galatians 6:2. It is doubtful whether any different shade of meaning is intended. Originally βάρη emphasizes the weight of the burden, φορτίον simply notes the fact that it is something to be born ( φέρειν ), which may be either light or heavy. See Matthew 11:30; Matthew 23:4; Psalm 37:4; Luke 11:46. Comp. Acts 27:10, the lading of a ship. [source]
Galatians 5:1 Yoke [ζυγῷ]
Metaphorical, of a burden or bondage. Comp. Matthew 11:29, Matthew 11:30; Acts 15:10; 1 Timothy 6:1. Similarly lxx, Genesis 27:40; Leviticus 26:13; 2 Chronicles 10:4, 2 Chronicles 10:9, 2 Chronicles 10:10, 2 Chronicles 10:11, 2 Chronicles 10:14. So always in N.T. except Revelation 6:5, where it means a pair of scales. See note, and comp. Leviticus 19:35, Leviticus 19:36; Proverbs 11:1; Proverbs 16:11; Hosea 12:7. [source]
Galatians 1:4 Out of this present evil world [ἐκ τοῦ αἰῶνος τοῦ ἐνεστῶτος πονηροῦ]
Lit. out of the world, the present (world which is ) evil. For αἰών ageor period, see John 1:9, and additional note on 2 Thessalonians 1:9. Here it has an ethical sense, the course and current of this world's affairs as corrupted by sin. Comp. 2 Corinthians 4:4. Ἑνεστῶτος , present, as contrasted with the world to come. Elsewhere we have ὁ νῦν αἰών thenow world (1 Timothy 6:17); ὁ αἰὼν τοῦκοσμοῦ theperiod of this world (Ephesians 2:2); ὁ αἰὼν οὗτος thisworld or age (Romans 7:2). Ἑνεστῶτος , not impending, as some expositors, - the period of wickedness and suffering preceding the parousia (2 Thessalonians 2:3), which would imply a limitation of Christ's atoning work to that period. Comp. 2 Thessalonians 2:2; 2 Timothy 3:1; 1 Corinthians 7:26. The sense of present as related to future is clear in Romans 8:38; 1 Corinthians 3:22; Hebrews 9:9. For the evil character of the present world as conceived by Paul, see Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 2:6; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:2. [source]
Galatians 6:9 In due season [μη εκλυομενοι]
Locative case, “at its proper season” (harvest time). Cf. 1 Timothy 2:6; 1 Timothy 6:15 (plural). If we faint not (μη — mē ekluomenoi). Present passive participle (conditional) with εκλυω — mē Cf. ενκακωμεν — ekluō old verb to loosen out. Literally, “not loosened out,” relaxed, exhausted as a result of giving in to evil (enkakōmen). [source]
Ephesians 1:21 World [aiōni)]
“Age.” See this identical expression in Matthew 12:32 for the present time (Galatians 1:4; 1 Timothy 6:17) and the future life (Ephesians 2:7; Luke 20:35). Both combined in Mark 10:30; Luke 18:30. [source]
Philippians 1:30 Conflict [αγωνα]
Athletic or gladiatorial contest as in 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:7. The Philippians saw Paul suffer (Acts 16:19-40; 1 Thessalonians 2:2) as now they have heard about it in Rome. [source]
Philippians 3:12 I have already obtained [ηδη ελαβον]
Rather, “I did already obtain,” constative second aorist active indicative of λαμβανω — lambanō summing up all his previous experiences as a single event. Or am already made perfect (η ηδη τετελειωμαι — ē ēdē teteleiōmai). Perfect passive indicative (state of completion) of τελειοω — teleioō old verb from τελειος — teleios and that from τελος — telos (end). Paul pointedly denies that he has reached a spiritual impasse of non- development. Certainly he knew nothing of so-called sudden absolute perfection by any single experience. Paul has made great progress in Christlikeness, but the goal is still before him, not behind him. But I press on He is not discouraged, but encouraged. He keeps up the chase (real idea in διωκω — diōkō as in 1 Corinthians 14:1; Romans 9:30; 1 Timothy 6:11). If so be that (ει και — ei kai). “I follow after.” The condition (third class, εικαταλαβω — ei̇̇katalabō second aorist active subjunctive of καταλαμβανω — katalambanō) is really a sort of purpose clause or aim. There are plenty of examples in the Koiné{[28928]}š of the use of ει — ei and the subjunctive as here (Robertson, Grammar, p. 1017), “if I also may lay hold of that for which (επ ωι — Ephesians' hōi purpose expressed by επι — epi) I was laid hold of (κατελημπτην — katelēmphthēn first aorist passive of the same verb καταλαμβανω — katalambanō) by Christ Jesus.” His conversion was the beginning, not the end of the chase. [source]
Philippians 3:12 But I press on [διωκω δε]
He is not discouraged, but encouraged. He keeps up the chase (real idea in διωκω — diōkō as in 1 Corinthians 14:1; Romans 9:30; 1 Timothy 6:11). If so be that (ει και — ei kai). “I follow after.” The condition (third class, εικαταλαβω — ei̇̇katalabō second aorist active subjunctive of καταλαμβανω — katalambanō) is really a sort of purpose clause or aim. There are plenty of examples in the Koiné{[28928]}š of the use of ει — ei and the subjunctive as here (Robertson, Grammar, p. 1017), “if I also may lay hold of that for which (επ ωι — Ephesians' hōi purpose expressed by επι — epi) I was laid hold of (κατελημπτην — katelēmphthēn first aorist passive of the same verb καταλαμβανω — katalambanō) by Christ Jesus.” His conversion was the beginning, not the end of the chase. [source]
Colossians 1:22 Holy, unblamable, unreprovable [ἁγίους, ἀμώμους, ἀνεγκλήτους]
Holy, see on saints, Acts 26:10; see on Revelation 3:7. The fundamental idea of the word is separation unto God and from worldly defilement. Unblamable, Rev. much better, without blemish. Compare Ephesians 1:4; Ephesians 5:27; and see on 1 Peter 1:19, and see on blemishes, 2 Peter 2:13. Unreprovable, not only actually free from blemish, but from the charge of it. See on 1 Corinthians 1:8, and compare 1 Timothy 6:14. [source]
Colossians 1:29 Striving [ἀγωνιζόμενος]
From ἀγών originally an assembly, a place of assembly, especially for viewing the games. Hence the contest itself, the word being united with different adjectives indicating the character of the contest, as ἱππικός ofhorses; γυμνικός gymnastic μουσικός ofmusic; χάλκεος , where the prize is a brazen shield, etc. Generally, any struggle or trial. Hence the verb means to enter a contest, to contend, to struggle. The metaphor is a favorite one with Paul, and, with the exception of three instances (Luke 13:24; John 18:36; Hebrews 12:1), the words ἀγών contestand ἀγωνίζομαι tocontend are found only in his writings. See 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:7; 1 Corinthians 9:25(note); 1 Thessalonians 2:2. [source]
Colossians 1:5 Laid up [αποκειμεινην]
Literally, “laid away or by.” Old word used in Luke 19:20 of the pound laid away in a napkin. See also αποτησαυριζω — apothēsaurizō to store away for future use (1 Timothy 6:19). The same idea occurs in Matthew 6:20 (treasure in heaven) and 1 Peter 1:4 and it is involved in Philemon 3:20. Ye heard before (προηκουσατε — proēkousate). First aorist indicative active of this old compound προακουω — proakouō though only here in the N.T. Before what? Before Paul wrote? Before the realization? Before the error of the Gnostics crept in? Each view is possible and has advocates. Lightfoot argues for the last and it is probably correct as is indicated by the next clause. In the word of the truth of the gospel “In the preaching of the truth of the gospel” (Galatians 2:5, Galatians 2:14) which is come They heard the pure gospel from Epaphras before the Gnostics came. [source]
Colossians 3:16 Dwell [ενοικειτω]
Present active imperative of ενοικεω — enoikeō to make one‘s home, to be at home. In you (εν υμιν — en humin). Not “among you.” Richly Old adverb from πλουσιος — plousios (rich). See note on 1 Timothy 6:17. The following words explain πλουσιως — plousiōs In all wisdom (εν πασηι σοπιαι — en pasēi sophiāi). It is not clear whether this phrase goes with πλουσιως — plousiōs (richly) or with the participles following (διδασκοντες και νουτετουντες — didaskontes kai nouthetountes see note on Colossians 1:28). Either punctuation makes good sense. The older Greek MSS. had no punctuation. There is an anacoluthon here. The participles may be used as imperatives as in Romans 12:11., Romans 12:16. With psalms The same song can have all three words applied to it. Singing with grace (εν χαριτι αιδοντες — en chariti āidontes). In God‘s grace (2 Corinthians 1:12). The phrase can be taken with the preceding words. The verb αιδω — āidō is an old one (Ephesians 5:19) for lyrical emotion in a devout soul. In your hearts Without this there is no real worship “to God” How can a Jew or Unitarian in the choir lead in the worship of Christ as Saviour? Whether with instrument or with voice or with both it is all for naught if the adoration is not in the heart. [source]
Colossians 3:16 Richly [πλουσιως]
Old adverb from πλουσιος — plousios (rich). See note on 1 Timothy 6:17. The following words explain πλουσιως — plousiōs In all wisdom (εν πασηι σοπιαι — en pasēi sophiāi). It is not clear whether this phrase goes with πλουσιως — plousiōs (richly) or with the participles following (διδασκοντες και νουτετουντες — didaskontes kai nouthetountes see note on Colossians 1:28). Either punctuation makes good sense. The older Greek MSS. had no punctuation. There is an anacoluthon here. The participles may be used as imperatives as in Romans 12:11., Romans 12:16. With psalms The same song can have all three words applied to it. Singing with grace (εν χαριτι αιδοντες — en chariti āidontes). In God‘s grace (2 Corinthians 1:12). The phrase can be taken with the preceding words. The verb αιδω — āidō is an old one (Ephesians 5:19) for lyrical emotion in a devout soul. In your hearts Without this there is no real worship “to God” How can a Jew or Unitarian in the choir lead in the worship of Christ as Saviour? Whether with instrument or with voice or with both it is all for naught if the adoration is not in the heart. [source]
1 Thessalonians 2:2 In much contention [ἐν πολλῷ ἀγῶνι]
Better conflict. Comp. Colossians 2:1; Philemon 1:27; 1 Timothy 6:12; Hebrews 12:1. Ἁγὼν originally of a contest in the arena; but it is used of any struggle, outward or inward. [source]
1 Thessalonians 2:19 Coming [παρουσίᾳ]
See on Matthew 24:8, and see on ἐπιφάνεια appearing 1 Timothy 6:14and see on 2 Thessalonians 2:8. [source]
2 Thessalonians 2:8 With the brightness [τῇ ἐπιφανείᾳ]
See on 1 Timothy 6:14. Rev., correctly, manifestation. See lxx, Esther 5:1; Amos 5:22; 3 Maccabees 2:9. In class. (but late) of deities appearing to a worshipper (Plut. Themistocles, 30): of the sudden appearance of an enemy (Polyb. i. 54,2): of a manifestation of Providence (Diod. Sic. i. 15): of the heathen gods assuming shape and appearing in order to work mischief (Just. Mart. Apol. i. 5). In N.T. of the parousia. See 1Timothy href="/desk/?q=1ti+6:14&sr=1">1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 1:10; 2 Timothy 4:1, 2 Timothy 4:8; Titus 2:13. In 2 Timothy 1:10, of Christ's historical manifestation. So ἐπιφαίνω , Titus 2:11; Titus 3:4. Only here in Paul. [source]
2 Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well-doing [υμεις δε αδελποι μη ενκακησητε καλοποιουντες]
Emphatic position of εν κακος — humeis in contrast to these piddlers. καλοποιεω — Mē and the aorist subjunctive is a prohibition against beginning an act (Robertson, Grammar, pp. 851-4). It is a late verb and means to behave badly in, to be cowardly, to lose courage, to flag, to faint, It occurs in Polybius. The late verb αγατοποιεω — kalopoieō to do the fair (kalos) or honourable thing occurs nowhere else in the N.T., but is in the lxx and a late papyrus. Paul uses to kalon poiein in 2 Corinthians 13:7; Galatians 6:9; Romans 7:21 with the same idea. He has agathopoieō to do good, in 1 Timothy 6:18. [source]
1 Timothy 6:12 Professed a good profession [ὡμολόγησας τὴν καλὴν ὁμολογίαν]
Both the verb and the noun in Paul, but this combination only here. For the use of καλός goodsee 1 Timothy 1:18, and 1 Timothy 6:12. Rend. confessed the good confession, and see on your professed subjection, 2 Corinthians 9:13. It is important to preserve the force of the article, a point in which the A.V. is often at fault. [source]
1 Timothy 5:22 Keep thyself pure [σεαυτὸν ἁγνὸν τήρει]
Comp. 1 Timothy 6:14. Enjoining positively what was enjoined negatively in the preceding clause. For pure see on 1 John 3:3. For keep see on reserved, 1 Peter 1:4. The phrase ἑαυτὸν τηρεῖν to keep one's self, in James 1:27; 2 Corinthians 11:9. [source]
1 Timothy 5:10 For good works [ἐν ἔργοις καλοῖς]
Lit. in good works; in the matter of. Comp. 1 Timothy 6:18; Titus 2:7; Titus 3:8, Titus 3:14. In the Gospels, ἔργον workappears with καλὸς and never with ἀγαθὸς . In Paul, always with ἀγαθὸς and never with καλὸς KingsIn the Pastorals, with both. The phrase includes good deeds of all kinds, and not merely special works of beneficence. Comp. Acts 9:36. [source]
1 Timothy 4:8 The life that now is [ζωῆς τῆς νῦν]
According to the strict Greek idiom, life the now. This idiom and the following, τῆς μελλούσης N.T.oThe phrase ὁ νῦν αἰών thepresent aeon, 1 Timothy 6:17; 2 Timothy 4:10; Titus 2:12. Ὁ αἰών οὗτος this aeon, a few times in the Gospels, often in Paul, nowhere else. We have ὁ αἰών ὁ μέλλων theaeon which is to be, and ὁ αἰών ὁ ἐρχόμενος or ἐπερχόμενος theaeon which is coming on, in the Gospels, once in Paul (Ephesians 2:7), and in Hebrews once, μέλλων αἰών without the article. Ἑν τῷ καιρῷ τούτῳ inthis time, of the present as contrasted with the future life, Mark 10:30; Luke 18:30. Ὁ νυν καιρός thenow time, in the same relation, Romans 8:18. For ζωὴ lifesee on John 1:4. The force of the genitive with ἐπαγγελία promisemay be expressed by for. Godliness involves a promise for this life and for the next; but for this life as it reflects the heavenly life, is shaped and controlled by it, and bears its impress. Godliness has promise for the present life because it has promise for the life which is to come. Only the life which is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 1:1) is life indeed, 1 Timothy 6:19. Comp. 1 Peter 3:10; 1 Corinthians 3:21-23. [source]
1 Timothy 3:9 In a pure conscience [ἐν καθαρᾷ συνειδήσει]
Comp. 2 Timothy 1:3, 2 Timothy 1:5, 19. Const. with holding. The emphasis of the passage is on these words. They express conscientious purity and sincerity in contrast with those who are described as branded in their own conscience, and thus causing their followers to fall away from the faith (1 Timothy 4:1, 1 Timothy 4:2). The passage illustrates the peculiar treatment of “faith” in these Epistles, in emphasizing its ethical aspect and its ethical environment. This is not contrary to Paul's teaching, nor does it go to the extent of substituting morals for faith as the condition of salvation and eternal life. See 2 Timothy 1:9; 2 Timothy 2:1; Titus 3:5. Nonetheless, there is a strong and habitual emphasis on good works (see 1 Timothy 2:10; 1 Timothy 5:10; 1 Timothy 6:18; 2 Timothy 2:21; 2 Timothy 3:17; Titus 1:16; Titus 2:7, Titus 2:14; Titus 3:1, Titus 3:8, Titus 3:14), and faith is placed in a series of practical duties (see 1 Timothy 1:5, 1 Timothy 1:14; 1 Timothy 2:15; 1 Timothy 4:12; 2 Timothy 1:13; 1 Timothy 1:19; 1 Timothy 2:7; 1 Timothy 3:9; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22; 2 Timothy 3:10). “Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience” is a significant association of faith with ethics. As Weiss puts it: “It is as if the pure conscience were the vessel in which the mystery of the faith is preserved.” The idea is sound and valuable. A merely intellectual attitude toward the mystery which, in every age, attaches to the faith, will result in doubt, questioning, and wordy strife (see 1 Timothy 6:4; 2 Timothy 2:23; Titus 3:9), sometimes in moral laxity, sometimes in despair. Loyalty and duty to God are compatible with more or less ignorance concerning the mystery. An intellect, however powerful and active, joined with an impure conscience, cannot solve but only aggravates the mystery; whereas a pure and loyal conscience, and a frank acceptance of imposed duty along with mystery, puts one in the best attitude for attaining whatever solution is possible. See John 7:17. [source]
1 Timothy 3:1 Desire [ὀρέγεται]
Better, seeketh. Only here, 1 Timothy 6:10, and Hebrews 11:16. Originally to stretch forth, to reach after. Here it implies not only desiring but seeking after. Desire is expressed by ἐπιθυμεῖ immediately following. The word implies eagerness, but not of an immoderate or unchristian character. Comp. the kindred word ὄρεξις with its terrible meaning in Romans 1:27. [source]
1 Timothy 2:5 One God []
These Epistles deal much with the divine attributes. See 1 Timothy 1:17; 1 Timothy 6:13, 1 Timothy 6:15, 1 Timothy 6:16; 1 Timothy 3:15; 1 Timothy 4:10; 2 Timothy 2:13; Titus 1:2. [source]
1 Timothy 1:11 The glorious gospel of the blessed God [τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς δόξης τοῦ μακαρίου θεοῦ]
More correctly, the gospel of the glory, etc. The phrase as a whole has no parallel in N.T. The nearest approach to it is 2 Corinthians 4:4. Gospel of God is a Pauline phrase; but μακάριος blessedis not used of God by Paul, is not used of God by Paul, nor elsewhere outside of the pastorals, where it occurs twice, here and 1 Timothy 6:15. For blessed is not used of God by Paul, nor elsewhere outside of the Pastorals, where it occurs twice, here and 1 Timothy 6:15. For blessed see on Matthew 5:3. The appearing of the glory of God in Jesus Christ is the contents of the gospel. Comp. Titus 2:13. [source]
1 Timothy 2:6 To be testified in due time [τὸ μαρτύριον καιροῖς ἰδίοις]
Lit. (gave himself a ransom) the testimony in its own times. That is, the gift of Christ as a ransom was to be the substance or import of the testimony which was to be set forth in its proper seasons. Thus μαρτύριον testimonyis in apposition with the whole preceding sentence, and not with ransom only. Μαρτύριον is used sometimes simply as witness or testimony (Matthew 8:4; Mark 6:11): sometimes specially of the proclamation of the gospel, as Matthew 24:14; Acts 4:33; 1 Thessalonians 1:10. The apostles are said, μαρτυρεῖν tobear witness, as eye or ear witnesses of the sayings, deeds, and sufferings of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:15). In 1 Corinthians 1:6, μαρτύριον τοῦ Χριστοῦ is practically = the gospel. In 2 Thessalonians 1:10, τὸ μαρτύριον ἡμῶν ἐφ ' ὑμᾶς ourtestimony among you is our public attestation of the truth of the gospel. The idea of witness is a favorite one with John. See John 1:7. The exact phrase καιροῖς ἰδίοις inits own times, only in the Pastorals, here, 1 Timothy 6:15; Titus 1:3. In Galatians 6:9 καιρῷ ἰδίῳ indue time. Comp. Galatians 4:4. [source]
1 Timothy 1:10 The sound doctrine [τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ]
A phrase peculiar to the Pastorals. Ὑγιαίνειν tobe in good health, Luke 5:31; Luke 7:10; 3 John 1:2. oP. Quite frequent in lxx, and invariably in the literal sense. Often in salutations or dismissals. See 9:19; 2Samuel href="/desk/?q=2sa+14:8&sr=1">2 Samuel 14:8; Exodus 4:18. In the Pastorals, the verb, which occurs eight times, is six times associated with διδασκαλία teachingor λόγοι wordsand twice with ἐν τῇ πίστει or τῇ πίστει inthe faith. The sound teaching (comp. διδαχή teaching 2 Timothy 4:2; Titus 1:9) which is thus commended is Paul's, who teaches in Christ's name and by his authority (2 Timothy 1:13; 2 Timothy 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:8). In all the three letters it is called ἀλη.θεια or ἡ ἀλήθεια thetruth, the knowledge ( ἐπίγνωσις ) of which is bound up with salvation. See 1 Timothy 2:4; 2 Timothy 2:25; 2 Timothy 3:7; Titus 1:1. As truth it is sound or healthful. It is the object of faith. To be sound in the faith is, practically, to follow ( παρακολουθεῖν ) sound teaching or the truth. The subjective characteristic of Christians is εὐσέβεια or θεοσέβεια godlinessor piety (1 Timothy 2:2, 1 Timothy 2:10; 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Timothy 4:7, 1 Timothy 4:8; 1 Timothy 6:6, 1 Timothy 6:11); and the teaching and knowledge of the truth are represented as κατ ' εὐσέβειαν accordingto godliness (1 Timothy 6:3; Titus 1:1). Comp. εὐσεβεῖν toshow piety, 1 Timothy 5:4. εὐσεβῶς ζῇν to live godly, 2 Timothy 3:12; Titus 2:12; and βίον διάγειν ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ tolead a life in all godliness, 1 Timothy 2:2. The contents of this sound teaching which is according to godliness are not theoretical or dogmatic truth, but Christian ethics, with faith and love. See 1 Timothy 1:14; 2 Timothy 3:1-99; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 1:13; 2 Timothy 3:10; Titus 2:2. Ἁλήθεια truthis used of moral things, rather than in the high religious sense of Paul. Comp., for instance, Romans 3:7; Romans 9:1; 1 Corinthians 5:8; 2 Corinthians 4:2; 2 Corinthians 11:10; Galatians 2:5; Ephesians 4:21, Ephesians 4:24; and 2 Timothy 2:25, 2 Timothy 2:26; 2 Timothy 3:7(comp. 1711665565_18); 2 Timothy 4:3, 2 Timothy 4:4; Titus 1:12(comp. Titus 1:11, Titus 1:15); Titus 2:4(comp. Titus 2:1, Titus 2:3); Titus 3:1. Whoever grasps the truth has faith (2 Timothy 1:13; 2 Timothy 2:18; 2 Timothy 3:8; Titus 1:3f.). That the ethical character of faith is emphasized, appears from the numerous expressions regarding the false teachers, as 1 Timothy 1:19; 1 Timothy 4:1; 1 Timothy 5:8, 1 Timothy 5:12; 1 Timothy 6:10, 1 Timothy 6:21. There is a tendency to objectify faith, regarding it as something believed rather than as the act of believing. See 1 Timothy 1:19; 1 Timothy 4:1; 1 Timothy 6:10, 1 Timothy 6:21; Titus 1:4. In comparing the ideal of righteousness (1 Timothy 1:9) with that of Paul, note that it is not denied that Christ is the source of true righteousness; but according to Paul, the man who is not under the law is the man who lives by faith in Christ. Paul emphasizes this. It is faith in Christ which sets one free from the law. Here, the man for whom the law is not made (1 Timothy 1:9) is the man who is ethically conformed to the norm of sound teaching. The two conceptions do not exclude each other: the sound teaching is according to the gospel (1 Timothy 1:11), but the point of emphasis is shifted.| [source]
1 Timothy 1:11 Of the blessed God [του μακαριου τεου]
Applied to God only here and 1 Timothy 6:15, but in Titus 2:13 μακαριος — makarios occurs with ελπις — elpis (hope) of the “epiphany of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ.” [source]
1 Timothy 2:6 The testimony [το μαρτυριον]
Either the nominative absolute or the accusative absolute in apposition to the preceding clause like το αδυνατον — to adunaton in Romans 8:3. In its own times (καιροις ιδιοις — kairois idiois). Locative case as in 1 Timothy 6:15; Titus 1:3. See note on Galatians 6:9 for “due season.” There is no predicate or participle here, “the testimony in its due seasons” (plural). [source]
1 Timothy 2:6 In its own times [καιροις ιδιοις]
Locative case as in 1 Timothy 6:15; Titus 1:3. See note on Galatians 6:9 for “due season.” There is no predicate or participle here, “the testimony in its due seasons” (plural). [source]
1 Timothy 3:1 If a man seeketh [ει τις ορεγεται]
Condition of first class, assumed as true. Present middle indicative of ορεγω — oregō old verb to reach out after something, governing the genitive. In N.T. only here, 1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 11:16. The office of a bishop (επισκοπης — episkopēs). Genitive case after ορεγεται — oregetai Late and rare word outside of lxx and N.T. (in a Lycaonian inscription). From επισκοπεω — episkopeō and means “over-seership” as in Acts 1:20. [source]
1 Timothy 4:10 We labour [κοπιωμεν]
Both Pauline words. Because we have set our hope (οτι ελπικαμεν — hoti elpikamen). Perfect active indicative of ελπιζω — elpizō (Romans 15:12). Saviour of all men See note on 1 Timothy 1:1 for σωτηρ — sōtēr applied to God as here. Not that all men “are saved” in the full sense, but God gives life (1 Timothy 6:13) to all (Acts 17:28). Specially of them that believe (μαλιστα πιστων — malista pistōn). Making a distinction in the kinds of salvation meant. “While God is potentially Saviour of all, He is actually Saviour of the πιστοι — pistoi ” (White). So Jesus is termed “Saviour of the World” (John 4:42). Cf. Galatians 6:10. [source]
1 Timothy 4:10 and strive [και αγωνιζομετα]
Both Pauline words. Because we have set our hope (οτι ελπικαμεν — hoti elpikamen). Perfect active indicative of ελπιζω — elpizō (Romans 15:12). Saviour of all men See note on 1 Timothy 1:1 for σωτηρ — sōtēr applied to God as here. Not that all men “are saved” in the full sense, but God gives life (1 Timothy 6:13) to all (Acts 17:28). Specially of them that believe (μαλιστα πιστων — malista pistōn). Making a distinction in the kinds of salvation meant. “While God is potentially Saviour of all, He is actually Saviour of the πιστοι — pistoi ” (White). So Jesus is termed “Saviour of the World” (John 4:42). Cf. Galatians 6:10. [source]
1 Timothy 4:10 Saviour of all men [σωτηρ παντων αντρωπων]
See note on 1 Timothy 1:1 for σωτηρ — sōtēr applied to God as here. Not that all men “are saved” in the full sense, but God gives life (1 Timothy 6:13) to all (Acts 17:28). Specially of them that believe (μαλιστα πιστων — malista pistōn). Making a distinction in the kinds of salvation meant. “While God is potentially Saviour of all, He is actually Saviour of the πιστοι — pistoi ” (White). So Jesus is termed “Saviour of the World” (John 4:42). Cf. Galatians 6:10. [source]
1 Timothy 5:17 Let be counted worthy [αχιουστωσαν]
Present passive imperative of αχιοω — axioō to deem worthy (2 Thessalonians 1:11). With genitive case here. Of double honour (διπλης τιμης — diplēs timēs). Old and common contract adjective (διπλοος — diploos two-fold, in opposition to απλοος — haploos single fold). But why “of double honour”? See note on 1 Timothy 6:1 for “of all honour.” White suggests “remuneration” rather than “honour” for τιμης — timēs (a common use for price or pay). Liddon proposes “honorarium” (both honour and pay and so “double”). Wetstein gives numerous examples of soldiers receiving double pay for unusual services. Some suggest twice the pay given the enrolled widows. Especially those who labour in word and teaching Either those who work hard or toil (usual meaning of κοπιαω — kopiaō 2 Timothy 2:6) in preaching and teaching (most probable meaning. See 1 Timothy 5:18) or those who teach and preach and not merely preside (a doubtful distinction in “elders” at this time). See Titus 1:8. See both κοπιαω — kopiaō and προισταμαι — proistamai used for same men (elders) in 1 Thessalonians 5:12 and the use of κοπιαω — kopiaō in 1 Corinthians 15:10; 1 Corinthians 16:16. [source]
1 Timothy 5:17 Of double honour [διπλης τιμης]
Old and common contract adjective But why “of double honour”? See note on 1 Timothy 6:1 for “of all honour.” White suggests “remuneration” rather than “honour” for τιμης — timēs (a common use for price or pay). Liddon proposes “honorarium” (both honour and pay and so “double”). Wetstein gives numerous examples of soldiers receiving double pay for unusual services. Some suggest twice the pay given the enrolled widows. [source]
1 Timothy 6:12 Lay hold on [επιλαβου]
Second (ingressive) aorist middle imperative of επιλαμβανω — epilambanō “get a grip on.” See same verb with genitive also in 1 Timothy 6:19. Thou wast called (εκλητης — eklēthēs). First aorist passive of καλεω — kaleō as in 1 Corinthians 1:9; Colossians 3:15. The good confession Cognate accusative with ωμολογησας — hōmologēsas (first aorist active indicative of ομολογεω — homologeō the public confession in baptism which many witnessed. See it also in 1 Timothy 6:13 of Jesus. [source]
1 Timothy 6:12 The good confession [την καλην ομολογιαν]
Cognate accusative with ωμολογησας — hōmologēsas (first aorist active indicative of ομολογεω — homologeō the public confession in baptism which many witnessed. See it also in 1 Timothy 6:13 of Jesus. [source]
1 Timothy 6:13 Before Pontius Pilate [μαρτυρησαντος]
Not “in the time of,” but “in the presence of.” Witnessed (μαρτυρεω — marturēsantos). Note ομολογεω — martureō not homologeō as in 1 Timothy 6:12. Christ gave his evidence as a witness to the Kingdom of God. Evidently Paul knew some of the facts that appear in John 18. [source]
1 Timothy 6:13 Witnessed [μαρτυρεω]
Note ομολογεω — martureō not homologeō as in 1 Timothy 6:12. Christ gave his evidence as a witness to the Kingdom of God. Evidently Paul knew some of the facts that appear in John 18. [source]
2 Timothy 4:8 That love his appearing [τοῖς ἠγαπηκόσι τὴν ἐπιφάνειαν αὐτοῦ]
For love rend. have loved. Appearing, Christ's second coming: see on 1 Timothy 6:14; see on 2 Thessalonians 2:8. The phrase N.T.oSome have interpreted appearing as Christ's first coming into the world, as 2 Timothy 1:10; but the other sense is according to the analogy of 1 Corinthians 2:9; Philemon 3:20; Hebrews 9:28. [source]
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight [τὸν καλὸν ἀγῶνα ἠγώνισμαι]
For a good fight rend. the good fight. For the phrase, see on 1 Timothy 6:12. Comp. Philemon 1:27, Philemon 1:30; 1 Corinthians 9:25; Colossians 2:1; 1 Thessalonians 2:2; Ephesians 6:11ff. [source]
2 Timothy 4:7 I have kept the faith [τὴν πίστιν τετήρηκα]
The phrase N.T.oFor τηρεῖν tokeep, see on 1 Timothy 5:22; see on 1 Timothy 6:14. [source]
2 Timothy 4:10 This present world [τὸν νῦν αἰῶνα]
See on 1 Timothy 6:17. Contrast love his appearing, 2 Timothy 4:8. [source]
2 Timothy 4:1 At his appearing [καὶ τὴν ἐπιφάνειαν]
Rend. “and by his appearing,” ἐπιφάνειαν thus depending on διαμαρτύρομαι , and the accusative being the ordinary accusative of conjuration, with which by must be supplied. The A.V. follows the reading κατὰ atFor ἐπιφάνεια appearingsee on 1 Timothy 6:14; see on 2 Thessalonians 2:8. For, βασιλεία kingdomsee on Luke 6:20. [source]
2 Timothy 3:2 Covetous [φιλάργυροι]
Better, lovers of money. Only here and Luke 16:14. For the noun φιλαργυρία loveof money, see on 1 Timothy 6:10. Love of money and covetousness are not synonymous. Covetous is πλεονέκτης ; see 1 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Corinthians 5:11; Ephesians 5:6. See on Romans 1:29. [source]
2 Timothy 3:12 Godly [εὐσεβῶς]
Only here and Titus 2:12. Comp. κατ ' εὐσέβειαν accordingto godliness, 1 Timothy 6:3; Titus 1:1; and ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ inall godliness, 1 Timothy 2:2. See also 1 Timothy 4:7; 1 Timothy 6:11, and on godliness, 1 Timothy 2:2. [source]
2 Timothy 2:5 Strive for masteries [ἀθλῇ]
N.T.oolxx. Paul uses ἀγωνίζεσθαι (see 1 Corinthians 9:25), which appears also in 1 Timothy 4:10; 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:7. For masteries is superfluous. Rev. contend in the games; but the meaning of the verb is not limited to that. It may mean to contend in battle; and the preceding reference to the soldier would seem to suggest that meaning here. The allusion to crowning is not decisive in favor of the Rev. rendering. Among the Romans crowns were the highest distinction for service in war. The corona triumphalis of laurel was presented to a triumphant general; and the corona obsidionalis was awarded to a general by the army which he had saved from a siege or from a shameful capitulation. It was woven of grass which grew on the spot, and was also called corona graminea. The corona myrtea or ovatio, the crown of bay, was worn by the general who celebrated the lesser triumph or ovatio. The golden corona muralis, with embattled ornaments, was given for the storming of a wall; and the corona castrensis or vallaris, also of gold, and ornamented in imitation of palisades, was awarded to the soldier who first climbed the rampart of the enemy's camp. [source]
2 Timothy 2:25 In meekness [ἐν πραὺτητι]
A Pauline word, only here in Pastorals, but comp. πραυπαθία , 1 Timothy 6:11(note). Const. with instructing. [source]
2 Timothy 2:21 For the master's use [τῷ δεσπότῃ]
Use is superfluous. Rend. for the master. The master of the household. See on 1 Timothy 6:1. [source]
2 Timothy 1:9 Called [καλέσαντος]
Comp. 1 Timothy 6:12, and see Romans 8:30; Romans 9:11; 1 Corinthians 1:9; Galatians 1:6; 1 Thessalonians 2:12. It is Paul's technical term for God's summoning men to salvation. In Paul the order is reversed: called, saved. [source]
2 Timothy 1:14 That good thing which was committed [τὴν καλὴν παραθήκην]
That fair, honorable trust, good and beautiful in itself, and honorable to him who receives it. The phrase N.T.oSee on 2 Timothy 1:12. Comp. the good warfare, 1 Timothy 1:18; teaching, 1 Timothy 4:6; fight, 1 Timothy 6:12; confession, 1 Timothy 6:12. [source]
2 Timothy 1:10 By the appearing [διὰ τῆς ἐπιφανείας]
See on 2 Thessalonians 2:8; see on 1 Timothy 6:14. [source]
2 Timothy 2:21 From these [απο τουτων]
From the vessels for dishonour of 2 Timothy 2:20. Sanctified (ηγιασμενον — hēgiasmenon). Perfect passive participle of αγιαζω — hagiazō for which verb see note on 1 Corinthians 6:11. Meet for the master‘s use Dative case δεσποτηι — despotēi (for which word see note on 1 Timothy 6:1) with ευχρηστον — euchrēston neuter singular like ηγιασμενον — hēgiasmenon agreeing with σκευος — skeuos Old verbal adjective Perfect passive participle of ετοιμαζω — hetoimazō in a state of readiness, old and common word, elsewhere by Paul only 1 Corinthians 2:9 (lxx). [source]
2 Timothy 2:21 Meet for the master‘s use [ευχρηστον τωι δεσποτωι]
Dative case δεσποτηι — despotēi (for which word see note on 1 Timothy 6:1) with ευχρηστον — euchrēston neuter singular like ηγιασμενον — hēgiasmenon agreeing with σκευος — skeuos Old verbal adjective Perfect passive participle of ετοιμαζω — hetoimazō in a state of readiness, old and common word, elsewhere by Paul only 1 Corinthians 2:9 (lxx). [source]
2 Timothy 3:2 Lovers of money [αλαζονες]
Old compound adjective, in N.T. only here and Luke 16:14. See note on 1 Timothy 6:10. Boastful (υπερηπανοι — alazones). Old word for empty pretender, in N.T. only here and Romans 1:30. Haughty See also Romans 1:30 for this old word. Railers (γονευσιν απειτεις — blasphēmoi). See note on 1 Timothy 1:13. Disobedient to parents See note on Romans 1:30. Unthankful (ανοσιοι — acharistoi). Old word, in N.T. only here and Luke 6:35. Unholy See note on 1 Timothy 1:9. Without natural affection (astorgoi). See note on Romans 1:31. [source]
2 Timothy 3:17 The man of God [ο του τεου αντρωπος]
See note on 1 Timothy 6:11. [source]
2 Timothy 4:1 Who shall judge [του μελλοντος κρινειν]
“The one going or about to judge” (regular idiom with μελλω — mellō). The quick and the dead “Living and dead.” See 1 Thessalonians 4:16. And by his appearing (και την επιπανειαν — kai tēn epiphaneian). Accusative of conjuration (verbs of swearing), after διαμαρτυρομαι — diamarturomai as is βασιλειαν — basileian (by his kingdom). See note on 1 Thessalonians 5:27. For επιπανειαν — epiphaneian see note on 1 Thessalonians 1:10; Titus 2:13; 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Thessalonians 2:8. [source]
2 Timothy 4:1 And by his appearing [και την επιπανειαν]
Accusative of conjuration (verbs of swearing), after διαμαρτυρομαι — diamarturomai as is βασιλειαν — basileian (by his kingdom). See note on 1 Thessalonians 5:27. For επιπανειαν — epiphaneian see note on 1 Thessalonians 1:10; Titus 2:13; 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Thessalonians 2:8. [source]
2 Timothy 4:10 Forsook me [με εγκατελειπεν]
Imperfect (MSS. also have aorist, εγκατελιπεν — egkatelipen) active of the old double compound verb εγκαταλειπω — egkataleipō for which see note on Romans 9:29. Clearly in contrast to 2 Timothy 4:9 and in the sense of 1 Timothy 6:17, wilful desertion. Only mentioned elsewhere in Colossians 4:14. [source]
2 Timothy 2:19 Firm [στερεος]
Old adjective, solid, compact, in N.T. only here, 1 Peter 5:9; Hebrews 5:12, Hebrews 5:14. See στερεωμα — stereōma in Colossians 2:5. For τεμελιος — themelios see note on 1 Corinthians 3:11; Romans 15:20; 1 Timothy 6:19. Cf. εδραιωμα — hedraiōma in 1 Timothy 3:15. Seal (σπραγις — sphragis). See 1 Corinthians 9:2; Romans 4:11. Knoweth Timeless aorist active indicative of γινωσκω — ginōskō Quotation from Numbers 16:5. Let every one depart (αποστητω πας — apostētō pās). Paraphrase of Numbers 16:27; Isaiah 26:13; Isaiah 52:11; Jeremiah 20:9. Second aorist active imperative of απιστημι — aphistēmi (intransitive use), “Let every one stand off from.” Probably another echo of the rebellion of Korah. [source]
Titus 1:3 In his own seasons [καιροις ιδιοις]
Locative case. See note on 1 Timothy 2:6; 1 Timothy 6:15. [source]
Titus 2:2 Aged men [πρεσβυτας]
See note on Philemon 1:9 for this word. For discussion of family life see also 1 Corinthians 3:18-4:1; Ephesians 5:22-6:9; 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2. For the adjectives here see note on 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Timothy 3:8; for the substantives see note on 1 Timothy 6:11. [source]
Titus 2:5 Kind [ιδιοις]
See note on Romans 5:7. See note on Colossians 3:18; Ephesians 5:22 for the same use of ινα μη βλασπημηται — hupotassomai to be in subjection. Note idiois (their own). See note on 1 Timothy 6:1 for the same negative purpose clause (hina mē blasphēmētai). [source]
Titus 2:9 Servants [δουλους]
“Slaves.” Supply “exhort” See note on 1 Timothy 6:1 for “masters” (δεσποταις — despotais). [source]
Titus 3:6 Richly [πλουσιως]
Then and to each one in his own experience. See note on Romans 10:12; 1 Timothy 6:17. [source]
Titus 1:14 Commandments of men [ἐντολαῖς ἀνθρώπων]
See on 1 Timothy 6:14. Comp. Colossians 2:22. Prescriptions concerning abstinence from meats, marriage, etc. The men are probably those of the circumcision, Titus 1:10. What they teach theoretically, by means of the myths, they bring to bear practically, by means of their precepts. [source]
Titus 1:16 They profess [ὁμολογοῦσιν]
Better, confess. See on 2 Corinthians 9:13, and comp. 1 Timothy 6:12. Not loudly and publicly profess (as Huther), but confess as opposed to deny (John 1:20); comp. Hebrews 11:13; Romans 10:9, Romans 10:10. [source]
Titus 2:11 Hath appeared [ἐπεφάνη]
Only in Pastorals, Luke, and Acts. In the active voice, to bring to light, show. See on ἐπιφάνεια appearing 1 Timothy 6:14. [source]
Titus 2:8 That cannot be condemned [ἀκατάγνωστον]
N.T.ooClass. See Mark href="/desk/?q=mr+15:39&sr=1">Mark 15:39. The heathen opposer is meant. Comp. blasphemed, Titus 2:5, and 1 Timothy 6:1. Ἑναντίος contraryin Paul only 1 Thessalonians 2:15. [source]
Titus 2:13 The blessed hope and appearing of the glory [την μακαριαν ελπιδα και επιπανειαν της δοχης]
The word επιπανεια — epiphaneia (used by the Greeks of the appearance of the gods, from επιπανησ επιπαινω — epiphanēsεπεπανη — epiphainō) occurs in 2 Timothy 1:10 of the Incarnation of Christ, the first Epiphany (like the verb επιπανεια — epephanē Titus 2:11), but here of the second Epiphany of Christ or the second coming as in 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 4:1, 2 Timothy 4:8. In 2 Thessalonians 2:8 both παρουσια — epiphaneia and του μεγαλου τεου και σωτηρος Ιησου Χριστου — parousia (the usual word) occur together of the second coming. Of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ (τεου — tou megalou theou kai sōtēros Iēsou Christou). This is the necessary meaning of the one article with σωτηρος — theou and Χριστου Ιησου — sōtēros just as in 2 Peter 1:1, 2 Peter 1:11. See Robertson, Grammar, p. 786. Westcott and Hort read Christou Iēsou f0). [source]
Titus 3:4 Love [φιλανθρωπία]
Love is too vague. It is love toward men; comp. Titus 3:2. Only here and Acts 28:2: φιλανθρώπως kindly, Acts 27:3(note). While it cannot be asserted that the heretical characteristics noted in the Pastoral Epistles point collectively to any specific form of error, it is true, nevertheless, that certain characteristics of the economy of grace are emphasized, which are directly opposed to Gnostic ideas. Thus the exhortation that supplications be made for all men, supported by the statement that God wills that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:1, 1 Timothy 2:4), is in the teeth of the Gnostic distinction between men of spirit and men of matter, and of the Gnostic principle that the knowledge ( ἐπίγνωσις ) of truth was only for a limited, intellectual class. To the same effect is the frequent recurrence of all, for all, in connection with the saving and enlightening gifts of God (1 Timothy 2:6; 1 Timothy 4:10; 1 Timothy 6:13; Titus 2:11). So here: not only has the saving grace of God appeared unto all (Titus 2:11), but it has revealed itself as kindness and love to man as man. [source]
Hebrews 3:1 Of our profession [τῆς ὁμολογίας ἡμῶν]
Rend. confession for profession. The apostle and high priest whom we confess. Comp. 1 Timothy 6:12. [source]
Hebrews 12:2 Jesus []
Having presented a long catalogue of witnesses under the old covenant, he now presents Jesus, the mediator of the new covenant, and the supreme witness. See Revelation 1:5; Revelation 3:14; 1 Timothy 6:13. [source]
Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace [εἰρήνην διώκετε]
Comp. lxx, Romans href="/desk/?q=ro+14:19&sr=1">Romans 14:19; 1 Peter 3:11. The verb is used of the pursuit of moral and spiritual ends, Romans 9:30, Romans 9:31; Romans 12:13; 1 Corinthians 14:1; Philemon 3:12, Philemon 3:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22. [source]
Hebrews 11:25 Than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season [ἣ πρόσκαιρον ἔχειν ἁμαρτίας ἀπόλαυσιν]
Lit. than to have temporary enjoyment of sin. The emphasis is first on temporary and then on sin. For ἀπόλαυσις enjoymentsee on 1 Timothy 6:17. Πρόσκαιρος fora season, temporary, rare in N.T. olxx. Once in Paul, see 2 Corinthians 4:18. [source]
Hebrews 11:22 And gave commandment [καὶ ἐνετείλατο]
Καὶ andso; in consequence of his remembering the prophecy of the exodus. The verb indicates a specific injunction ( ἐντολή ). See on 1 Timothy 6:14. [source]
Hebrews 10:23 Profession of our faith [τὴν ὁμολογίαν τῆς ἐλπίδος]
Rend. “confession of our hope.” Faith does not appear among Ms. readings. It is an innovation of the translators. Hope is the rendering of Tyndale, Coverdale, the Great Bible, the Geneva, the Bishops', and Rheims. On confession see on 2 Corinthians 9:13, and comp. notes on 1 Timothy 6:12, 1 Timothy 6:13. The phrase confession of hope N.T.oThey are steadfastly to confess their hope in God's promise and salvation. Comp. Hebrews 3:6; Hebrews 6:11, Hebrews 6:18; Hebrews 7:19. Hope is here = the object of hope. [source]
Hebrews 11:25 Choosing rather [μαλλον ελομενος]
“Rather having chosen” (second aorist middle of αιρεω — haireō to take for oneself a position). To be entreated with Present passive infinitive of the double compound συνκακουχεω — sunkakoucheō (from συν κακοσ εχω — sun class="normal greek">κακουχεω — kakos class="normal greek">προσκαιρον εχειν αμαρτιας απολαυσιν — echō), to treat ill with (associative instrumental case), only known example save one in the papyri (second century a.d.), though Απολαυσις — kakoucheō in Hebrews 11:37; Hebrews 13:3. To enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season (απολαυω — proskairon echein hamartias apolausin). Literally, “to have temporary pleasure of sin.” Προσκαιρος — Apolausis is old word from προσ καιρος — apolauō to enjoy, in N.T. only here and 1 Timothy 6:17. αιωνιος — Proskairos (from pros class="translit"> kairos) is a common Koiné word as the antithesis to aiōnios (eternal) as in Matthew 13:21; Mark 4:17; 2 Corinthians 4:18 (only N.T. examples). To have been disloyal to God‘s people would have brought enjoyment to Moses in the Egyptian Court for a short while only. [source]
Hebrews 11:25 To be entreated with [συνκακουχεισται]
Present passive infinitive of the double compound συνκακουχεω — sunkakoucheō (from συν κακοσ εχω — sun class="normal greek">κακουχεω — kakos class="normal greek">προσκαιρον εχειν αμαρτιας απολαυσιν — echō), to treat ill with (associative instrumental case), only known example save one in the papyri (second century a.d.), though Απολαυσις — kakoucheō in Hebrews 11:37; Hebrews 13:3. To enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season (απολαυω — proskairon echein hamartias apolausin). Literally, “to have temporary pleasure of sin.” Προσκαιρος — Apolausis is old word from προσ καιρος — apolauō to enjoy, in N.T. only here and 1 Timothy 6:17. αιωνιος — Proskairos (from pros class="translit"> kairos) is a common Koiné word as the antithesis to aiōnios (eternal) as in Matthew 13:21; Mark 4:17; 2 Corinthians 4:18 (only N.T. examples). To have been disloyal to God‘s people would have brought enjoyment to Moses in the Egyptian Court for a short while only. [source]
Hebrews 3:1 Holy brethren [αδελποι αγιοι]
Only here in N.T., for αγιοις — hagiois in 1 Thessalonians 5:27 only in late MSS. See Hebrews 2:11 for same idea. First time the author makes direct appeal to the readers, though first person in Hebrews 2:1. Partakers See Luke 5:7 for “partners” in the fishing, elsewhere in N.T. only in Hebrews (Hebrews 1:9; Hebrews 6:4; Hebrews 12:8) in N.T. Of a heavenly calling Only here in the N.T., though same idea in Hebrews 9:15. See η ανω κλησις — hē anō klēsis in Philemon 3:14 (the upward calling). The call comes from heaven and is to heaven in its appeal. Consider First aorist active imperative of κατανοεω — katanoeō old compound verb No “even” in the Greek, just like the idiom in Hebrews 2:9, the human name held up with pride. The Apostle and High Priest of our confession (Ιησουν — ton apostolon kai archierea tēs homologias hēmōn). In descriptive apposition with τον — Iēsoun and note the single article αποστολος — ton This is the only time in the N.T. that Jesus is called αποστελλω — apostolos though he often used απεστειλας — apostellō of God‘s sending him forth as in John 17:3 (αποστολος — apesteilas). This verb is used of Moses as sent by God (Exodus 3:10). Moffatt notes that πρεσβευτης — apostolos is Ionic for ομολογια — presbeutēs “not a mere envoy, but an ambassador or representative sent with powers.” The author has already termed Jesus high priest (Hebrews 2:17). For ομολογεω — homologia (confession) see 2 Corinthians 9:13; 1 Timothy 6:12. These Hebrew Christians had confessed Jesus as their Apostle and High Priest. They do not begin to understand what Jesus is and means if they are tempted to give him up. The word runs through Hebrews with an urgent note for fidelity (Hebrews 4:14; Hebrews 10:23). See ομον — homologeō (λεγω — homon same, legō say), to say the same thing, to agree, to confess, to profess. [source]
Hebrews 3:1 Partakers [μετοχοι]
See Luke 5:7 for “partners” in the fishing, elsewhere in N.T. only in Hebrews (Hebrews 1:9; Hebrews 6:4; Hebrews 12:8) in N.T. Of a heavenly calling Only here in the N.T., though same idea in Hebrews 9:15. See η ανω κλησις — hē anō klēsis in Philemon 3:14 (the upward calling). The call comes from heaven and is to heaven in its appeal. Consider First aorist active imperative of κατανοεω — katanoeō old compound verb No “even” in the Greek, just like the idiom in Hebrews 2:9, the human name held up with pride. The Apostle and High Priest of our confession (Ιησουν — ton apostolon kai archierea tēs homologias hēmōn). In descriptive apposition with τον — Iēsoun and note the single article αποστολος — ton This is the only time in the N.T. that Jesus is called αποστελλω — apostolos though he often used απεστειλας — apostellō of God‘s sending him forth as in John 17:3 (αποστολος — apesteilas). This verb is used of Moses as sent by God (Exodus 3:10). Moffatt notes that πρεσβευτης — apostolos is Ionic for ομολογια — presbeutēs “not a mere envoy, but an ambassador or representative sent with powers.” The author has already termed Jesus high priest (Hebrews 2:17). For ομολογεω — homologia (confession) see 2 Corinthians 9:13; 1 Timothy 6:12. These Hebrew Christians had confessed Jesus as their Apostle and High Priest. They do not begin to understand what Jesus is and means if they are tempted to give him up. The word runs through Hebrews with an urgent note for fidelity (Hebrews 4:14; Hebrews 10:23). See ομον — homologeō (λεγω — homon same, legō say), to say the same thing, to agree, to confess, to profess. [source]
Hebrews 3:1 Of a heavenly calling [κλησεως επουρανιου]
Only here in the N.T., though same idea in Hebrews 9:15. See η ανω κλησις — hē anō klēsis in Philemon 3:14 (the upward calling). The call comes from heaven and is to heaven in its appeal. Consider First aorist active imperative of κατανοεω — katanoeō old compound verb No “even” in the Greek, just like the idiom in Hebrews 2:9, the human name held up with pride. The Apostle and High Priest of our confession (Ιησουν — ton apostolon kai archierea tēs homologias hēmōn). In descriptive apposition with τον — Iēsoun and note the single article αποστολος — ton This is the only time in the N.T. that Jesus is called αποστελλω — apostolos though he often used απεστειλας — apostellō of God‘s sending him forth as in John 17:3 (αποστολος — apesteilas). This verb is used of Moses as sent by God (Exodus 3:10). Moffatt notes that πρεσβευτης — apostolos is Ionic for ομολογια — presbeutēs “not a mere envoy, but an ambassador or representative sent with powers.” The author has already termed Jesus high priest (Hebrews 2:17). For ομολογεω — homologia (confession) see 2 Corinthians 9:13; 1 Timothy 6:12. These Hebrew Christians had confessed Jesus as their Apostle and High Priest. They do not begin to understand what Jesus is and means if they are tempted to give him up. The word runs through Hebrews with an urgent note for fidelity (Hebrews 4:14; Hebrews 10:23). See ομον — homologeō (λεγω — homon same, legō say), to say the same thing, to agree, to confess, to profess. [source]
Hebrews 3:1 Consider [κατανοησατε]
First aorist active imperative of κατανοεω — katanoeō old compound verb No “even” in the Greek, just like the idiom in Hebrews 2:9, the human name held up with pride. The Apostle and High Priest of our confession (Ιησουν — ton apostolon kai archierea tēs homologias hēmōn). In descriptive apposition with τον — Iēsoun and note the single article αποστολος — ton This is the only time in the N.T. that Jesus is called αποστελλω — apostolos though he often used απεστειλας — apostellō of God‘s sending him forth as in John 17:3 (αποστολος — apesteilas). This verb is used of Moses as sent by God (Exodus 3:10). Moffatt notes that πρεσβευτης — apostolos is Ionic for ομολογια — presbeutēs “not a mere envoy, but an ambassador or representative sent with powers.” The author has already termed Jesus high priest (Hebrews 2:17). For ομολογεω — homologia (confession) see 2 Corinthians 9:13; 1 Timothy 6:12. These Hebrew Christians had confessed Jesus as their Apostle and High Priest. They do not begin to understand what Jesus is and means if they are tempted to give him up. The word runs through Hebrews with an urgent note for fidelity (Hebrews 4:14; Hebrews 10:23). See ομον — homologeō (λεγω — homon same, legō say), to say the same thing, to agree, to confess, to profess. [source]
James 5:1 Come now, ye rich [αγε νυν οι πλουσιοι]
Exclamatory interjection as in James 4:13. Direct address to the rich as a class as in 1 Timothy 6:17. Apparently here James has in mind the rich as a class, whether believer, as in James 1:10., or unbeliever, as in James 2:1., James 2:6. The plea here is not directly for reform, but a warning of certain judgment (James 5:1-6) and for Christians “a certain grim comfort in the hardships of poverty” (Ropes) in James 5:7-11. [source]
1 Peter 1:19 Without spot [ἀσπίλου]
Compare 1 Timothy 6:14; James 1:27; 2 Peter 3:14. In each case in a moral sense. [source]
1 Peter 2:18 Servants [οι οικεται]
Note article with the class as with ανδρες — andres (1 Peter 3:7), though not with γυναικες — gunaikes (1 Peter 3:1). Οικετης — Oiketēs old word from οικος — oikos (house), means one in the same house with another (Latin domesticus), particularly house servants (slaves) in distinction from the general term δουλος — doulos (slave). “Ye domestics.” See similar directions to Christian servants (slaves) in Colossians 3:22-25; Ephesians 6:5-7; 1 Timothy 6:1.; Titus 2:9. Οικετης — Oiketēs in N.T. occurs only here, Luke 16:13; Acts 10:7; Romans 14:4. [source]
1 Peter 4:11 Speaking as it were oracles of God [ως λογια τεου]
No predicate in this conclusion of the condition. For λογια τεου — logia theou see Acts 7:38 (Mosaic law); Romans 3:2 (the Old Testament); Hebrews 5:12 (the substance of Christian teaching), here of the utterances of God through Christian teachers. Λογιον — Logion (old word) is a diminutive of λογος — logos (speech, word). It can be construed here as nominative or as accusative. The verb has to be supplied.If any one ministereth (ει τις διακονει — ei tis diakonei). First-class condition again. See Acts 6:2-4 for the twofold division of service involved here.Which God supplieth Ablative case Peter has the compound επιχορηγεω — epichorēgeō in 2 Peter 1:5, 2 Peter 1:11. God is the supplier of strength.That God may be glorified (ινα δοχαζηται ο τεος — hina doxazētai ho theos). Purpose clause with ινα — hina and the present passive subjunctive of δοχαζω — doxazō See John 15:8.Whose is “To whom (dative) is,” that is to Jesus Christ the immediate antecedent, but in Romans 16:27; Judges 1:25 the doxology is to God through Christ. For other doxologies see 1 Peter 5:11; 2 Peter 3:18; Galatians 1:5; Romans 9:5; Romans 11:36; Philemon 4:20; Ephesians 3:21; 1 Timothy 1:17; 1 Timothy 6:16; 2 Timothy 4:18; Hebrews 13:21; Revelation 1:6; Revelation 5:13; Revelation 7:12. The others addressed to Christ are 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Timothy 4:18; Revelation 1:6. [source]
1 Peter 4:11 Which God supplieth [ης χορηγει ο τεος]
Ablative case Peter has the compound επιχορηγεω — epichorēgeō in 2 Peter 1:5, 2 Peter 1:11. God is the supplier of strength.That God may be glorified (ινα δοχαζηται ο τεος — hina doxazētai ho theos). Purpose clause with ινα — hina and the present passive subjunctive of δοχαζω — doxazō See John 15:8.Whose is “To whom (dative) is,” that is to Jesus Christ the immediate antecedent, but in Romans 16:27; Judges 1:25 the doxology is to God through Christ. For other doxologies see 1 Peter 5:11; 2 Peter 3:18; Galatians 1:5; Romans 9:5; Romans 11:36; Philemon 4:20; Ephesians 3:21; 1 Timothy 1:17; 1 Timothy 6:16; 2 Timothy 4:18; Hebrews 13:21; Revelation 1:6; Revelation 5:13; Revelation 7:12. The others addressed to Christ are 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Timothy 4:18; Revelation 1:6. [source]
1 Peter 4:11 Whose is [ωι εστιν]
“To whom (dative) is,” that is to Jesus Christ the immediate antecedent, but in Romans 16:27; Judges 1:25 the doxology is to God through Christ. For other doxologies see 1 Peter 5:11; 2 Peter 3:18; Galatians 1:5; Romans 9:5; Romans 11:36; Philemon 4:20; Ephesians 3:21; 1 Timothy 1:17; 1 Timothy 6:16; 2 Timothy 4:18; Hebrews 13:21; Revelation 1:6; Revelation 5:13; Revelation 7:12. The others addressed to Christ are 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Timothy 4:18; Revelation 1:6. [source]
1 Peter 5:11 To him [αυτωι]
To God (dative case). Note κρατος — kratos in the doxology as in 1 Timothy 6:16 and briefer than the doxology in 1 Peter 4:11, to Christ. [source]
2 Peter 2:21 From [εκ]
Out of. So in Acts 12:25 with υποστρεπω — hupostrephō With ablative case. See Romans 7:12 for αγια — hagia applied to η εντολη — hē entolē (cf. 1 Timothy 6:14). 2 Peter strikes a high ethical note (2 Peter 1:5.).Delivered (παραδοτεισης — paradotheisēs). First aorist passive participle feminine ablative singular of παραδιδωμι — paradidōmi f0). [source]
2 Peter 1:16 Cunningly devised fables [σεσοπισμενοις μυτοις]
Associative instrumental case of μυτος — muthos (old term for word, narrative, story, fiction, fable, falsehood). In N.T. only here and the Pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy 1:4, etc.). Perfect passive participle of σοπιζω — sophizō old word (from σοπος — sophos), only twice in N.T., in causative sense to make wise (2 Timothy 3:15), to play the sophist, to invent cleverly (here) and so also in the old writers and in the papyri. Some of the false teachers apparently taught that the Gospel miracles were only allegories and not facts (Bigg). Cf. 2 Peter 2:3 for “feigned words.”When we made known unto you (εγνωρισαμεν υμιν — egnōrisamen humin). First aorist active indicative of γνωριζω — gnōrizō to make known unto you. Possibly by Peter himself.The power and coming These words can refer (Chase) to the Incarnation, just as is true of επιπανεια — epiphaneia in 2 Timothy 1:10 (second coming in 1 Timothy 6:14), and is true of παρουσια — parousia (2 Corinthians 7:6 of Titus). But elsewhere in the N.T. παρουσια — parousia (technical term in the papyri for the coming of a king or other high dignitary), when used of Christ, refers to his second coming (2 Peter 3:4, 2 Peter 3:12).But we were eye-witnesses (αλλ εποπται γενητεντες — all' epoptai genēthentes). First aorist passive participle of γινομαι — ginomai “but having become eye-witnesses.” Εποπται — Epoptai old word (from εποπτω — epoptō like εποπτευω — epopteuō in 1 Peter 2:12; 1 Peter 3:2), used of those who attained the third or highest degree of initiates in the Eleusinian mysteries (common in the inscriptions). Cf. αυτοπτης — autoptēs in Luke 1:2.Of his majesty Late and rare word (lxx and papyri) from μεγαλειος — megaleios (Acts 2:11), in N.T. only here, Luke 9:43 (of God); Acts 19:27 (of Artemis). Peter clearly felt that he and James and John were lifted to the highest stage of initiation at the Transfiguration of Christ. Emphatic εκεινου — ekeinou as in 2 Timothy 2:26. [source]
2 Peter 1:16 The power and coming [την δυναμιν και παρουσιαν]
These words can refer (Chase) to the Incarnation, just as is true of επιπανεια — epiphaneia in 2 Timothy 1:10 (second coming in 1 Timothy 6:14), and is true of παρουσια — parousia (2 Corinthians 7:6 of Titus). But elsewhere in the N.T. παρουσια — parousia (technical term in the papyri for the coming of a king or other high dignitary), when used of Christ, refers to his second coming (2 Peter 3:4, 2 Peter 3:12).But we were eye-witnesses (αλλ εποπται γενητεντες — all' epoptai genēthentes). First aorist passive participle of γινομαι — ginomai “but having become eye-witnesses.” Εποπται — Epoptai old word (from εποπτω — epoptō like εποπτευω — epopteuō in 1 Peter 2:12; 1 Peter 3:2), used of those who attained the third or highest degree of initiates in the Eleusinian mysteries (common in the inscriptions). Cf. αυτοπτης — autoptēs in Luke 1:2.Of his majesty Late and rare word (lxx and papyri) from μεγαλειος — megaleios (Acts 2:11), in N.T. only here, Luke 9:43 (of God); Acts 19:27 (of Artemis). Peter clearly felt that he and James and John were lifted to the highest stage of initiation at the Transfiguration of Christ. Emphatic εκεινου — ekeinou as in 2 Timothy 2:26. [source]
2 Peter 2:21 Not to have known [μη επεγνωκεναι]
Perfect active infinitive of επιγινωσκω — epiginōskō (cf. επιγνωσει — epignōsei 2 Peter 2:20) to know fully.The way of righteousness (την οδον της δικαιοσυνης — tēn hodon tēs dikaiosunēs). For the phrase see Matthew 21:33, also the way of truth (2 Peter 2:2), the straight way (2 Peter 2:15).After knowing it Second aorist active participle of επιγινωσκω — epiginōskō (just used) in the dative plural agreeing with αυτοις — autois (for them).To turn back (υποστρεπσαι — hupostrepsai). First aorist active infinitive of υποστρεπω — hupostrephō old and common verb, to turn back, to return.From Out of. So in Acts 12:25 with υποστρεπω — hupostrephō With ablative case. See Romans 7:12 for αγια — hagia applied to η εντολη — hē entolē (cf. 1 Timothy 6:14). 2 Peter strikes a high ethical note (2 Peter 1:5.).Delivered (παραδοτεισης — paradotheisēs). First aorist passive participle feminine ablative singular of παραδιδωμι — paradidōmi f0). [source]
2 Peter 2:21 After knowing it [επιγνουσιν]
Second aorist active participle of επιγινωσκω — epiginōskō (just used) in the dative plural agreeing with αυτοις — autois (for them).To turn back (υποστρεπσαι — hupostrepsai). First aorist active infinitive of υποστρεπω — hupostrephō old and common verb, to turn back, to return.From Out of. So in Acts 12:25 with υποστρεπω — hupostrephō With ablative case. See Romans 7:12 for αγια — hagia applied to η εντολη — hē entolē (cf. 1 Timothy 6:14). 2 Peter strikes a high ethical note (2 Peter 1:5.).Delivered (παραδοτεισης — paradotheisēs). First aorist passive participle feminine ablative singular of παραδιδωμι — paradidōmi f0). [source]
1 John 2:3 We keep His commandments [τὰς ἐντολὰς αὐτοῦ τηρῶμεν]
A phrase peculiar to John and occurring elsewhere only Matthew 19:17; 1 Timothy 6:14. In 1 Corinthians 7:19, we find τήρησις ἐντολῶν thekeeping of the commandments. On τηρέω tokeep, see on 1 Peter 1:5. [source]
1 John 1:7 He is in the light []
God is forever and unchangeable in perfect light. Compare Psalm 104:2; 1 Timothy 6:16. We walk, advancing in the light and by means of the light to more light. “The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day” (Proverbs 4:18). [source]
1 John 1:7 As he [ως αυτος]
As God is light (1 John 1:5) and dwells in light unapproachable (1 Timothy 6:16).One with another (μετ αλληλων — met' allēlōn). As he has already said in 1 John 1:3. But we cannot have fellowship with one another unless we have it with God in Christ, and to do that we must walk in the light with God.And the blood of Jesus his Son cleanseth us from all sin This clause with και — kai in true Johannine style is coordinate with the preceding one. Walking in the light with God makes possible fellowship with one another and is made possible also by the blood of Jesus (real blood and no mere phantom, atoning blood of the sinless Son of God for our sins). John is not ashamed to use this word. It is not the mere “example” of Jesus that “cleanses” us from sin. It does cleanse the conscience and life and nothing else does (Hebrews 9:13.; Titus 2:14). See in 1 John 1:9 both forgiveness and cleansing. Cf. 1 John 3:3. [source]
Jude 1:3 To contend earnestly [επαγωνιζεσται]
Late and rare (in Plutarch, inscriptions) compound, here only in N.T. A little additional Cf. 1 Timothy 6:12 αγωνιζου τον καλον αγωνα — agōnizou ton kalon agōna the faith Dative of advantage. Here not in the original sense of trust, but rather of the thing believed as in Judges 1:20; Galatians 1:23; Galatians 3:23; Philemon 1:27. [source]
Jude 1:25 To the only God our Saviour [μονωι τεωι σωτηρι ημων]
Dative in the noble doxology. See Romans 16:27, μονωι σοπωι τεωι — monōi sophōi theōi (to the alone wise God), where also we have δια Ιησου Χριστου — dia Iēsou Christou but without του κυριου ημων — tou kuriou hēmōn (our Lord) as here. Σωτηρ — Sōtēr is used of God eight times in the N.T., six of them in the Pastoral Epistles. Δοχα — Doxa (glory) to God or Christ in all the doxologies except 1 Timothy 6:16. Μεγαλοσυνη — Megalosunē (Majesty) is a late lxx word, in N.T. only here and Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 8:1. [source]
Jude 1:3 All diligence [πασαν σπουδην]
As in 2 Peter 1:5.Of our common salvation (περι της κοινης ημων σωτηριας — peri tēs koinēs hēmōn sōtērias). See this use of κοινος — koinos (common to all) in Titus 1:4 with πιστις — pistis while in 2 Peter 1:1 we have ισοτιμον πιστιν — isotimon pistin which see.I was constrained “I had necessity” like Luke 14:18; Hebrews 7:27.To contend earnestly (επαγωνιζεσται — epagōnizesthai). Late and rare (in Plutarch, inscriptions) compound, here only in N.T. A little additional (επι — epi) striving to the already strong αγωνιζεσται — agōnizesthai (αγων — agōn contest). Cf. 1 Timothy 6:12 αγωνιζου τον καλον αγωνα — agōnizou ton kalon agōna the faith (τηιπιστει — tēi- απαχ παραδοτεισηι — pistei). Dative of advantage. Here not in the original sense of trust, but rather of the thing believed as in Judges 1:20; Galatians 1:23; Galatians 3:23; Philemon 1:27.Once for all delivered First aorist passive participle feminine dative singular of paradidōmi for which see 2 Peter 2:21. See also 2 Thessalonians 2:15; 1 Corinthians 11:2; 1 Timothy 6:20. [source]
Jude 1:3 I was constrained [αναγκην εσχον]
“I had necessity” like Luke 14:18; Hebrews 7:27.To contend earnestly (επαγωνιζεσται — epagōnizesthai). Late and rare (in Plutarch, inscriptions) compound, here only in N.T. A little additional (επι — epi) striving to the already strong αγωνιζεσται — agōnizesthai (αγων — agōn contest). Cf. 1 Timothy 6:12 αγωνιζου τον καλον αγωνα — agōnizou ton kalon agōna the faith (τηιπιστει — tēi- απαχ παραδοτεισηι — pistei). Dative of advantage. Here not in the original sense of trust, but rather of the thing believed as in Judges 1:20; Galatians 1:23; Galatians 3:23; Philemon 1:27.Once for all delivered First aorist passive participle feminine dative singular of paradidōmi for which see 2 Peter 2:21. See also 2 Thessalonians 2:15; 1 Corinthians 11:2; 1 Timothy 6:20. [source]
Revelation 2:9 Rich []
In faith and grace. Compare James 2:6, James 2:7; 1 Timothy 6:17, 1 Timothy 6:18; Luke 12:21; Matthew 19:21. [source]
Revelation 1:5 The Ruler of the kings of the earth [ὁ ἄρχων τῶν βασιλέων τῆς γῆς]
Through resurrection He passes to glory and dominion (Philemon 2:9). The comparison with the kings of the earth is suggested by Psalm 2:2. Compare Psalm 89:27; Isaiah 52:15; 1 Timothy 6:16; and see Revelation 6:15; Revelation 17:4; Revelation 19:16. [source]
Revelation 1:1 The Revelation [ἀποκάλυψις]
The Greek word is transcribed in Apocalypse. The word occurs only once in the Gospels, Luke 2:32, where to lighten should be rendered for revelation. It is used there of our Lord, as a light to dispel the darkness under which the heathen were veiled. It occurs thirteen times in Paul's writings, and three times in first Peter. It is used in the following senses: (a.) The unveiling of something hidden, which gives light and knowledge to those who behold it. See Luke 2:32(above). Christianity itself is the revelation of a mystery (Romans 16:25). The participation of the Gentiles in the privileges of the new covenant was made known by revelation (Ephesians 3:3). Paul received the Gospel which he preached by revelation (Galatians 1:12), and went up to Jerusalem by revelation (Galatians 2:2). -DIVIDER-
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(b.) Christian insight into spiritual truth. Paul asks for Christians the spirit of revelation (Ephesians 1:17). Peculiar manifestations of the general gift of revelation are given in Christian assemblies (1 Corinthians 14:6, 1 Corinthians 14:26). Special revelations are granted to Paul (2 Corinthians 12:1, 2 Corinthians 12:7). -DIVIDER-
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(c.) The second coming of the Lord (1 Peter 1:7, 1 Peter 1:13; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:7) in which His glory shall be revealed (1 Peter 4:13), His righteous judgment made known (Romans 2:5), and His children revealed in full majesty (Romans 8:19). -DIVIDER-
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(a.) Galatians 1:16; Galatians 3:23; Ephesians 3:5; 1 Peter 1:12. -DIVIDER-
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(b.) Matthew 11:25, Matthew 11:27; Matthew 16:17; Luke 10:21, Luke 10:22; 1 Corinthians 2:10; 1 Corinthians 14:30; Philemon 3:15. -DIVIDER-
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(c.) Matthew 10:26; Luke 2:35; Luke 12:2; Luke 17:30; Romans 1:17, Romans 1:18; Romans 8:18; 1 Corinthians 3:13; 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:6, 2 Thessalonians 2:8; 1 Peter 1:5; 1 Peter 5:1. -DIVIDER-
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The word is compounded with ἀπό fromand καλύπτω tocover. Hence, to remove the cover from anything; to unveil. So of Balaam, the Lord opened or unveiled his eyes ( ἀπεκάλυψεν τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς : Numbers 22:31, Sept.). So Boaz to Naomi's kinsman: “I thought to advertise thee:” Rev., “disclose it unto thee” ( ἀποκαλύψω τὸ οὖς σου : Rth 4:4 , Sept.). Lit., I will uncover thine ear. -DIVIDER-
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The noun ἀποκάλυψις revelationoccurs only once in the Septuagint (1 Samuel 20:30), in the physical sense of uncovering. The verb is found in the Septuagint in Daniel 2:19, Daniel 2:22, Daniel 2:28. -DIVIDER-
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In classical Greek, the verb is used by Herodotus (i., 119) of uncovering the head; and by Plato: thus, “reveal ( ἀποκαλύψας ) to me the power of Rhetoric” (“Gorgias,” 460): “Uncover your chest and back” (“Protagoras,” 352). Both the verb and the noun occur in Plutarch; the latter of uncovering the body, of waters, and of an error. The religious sense, however, is unknown to heathenism. -DIVIDER-
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The following words should be compared with this: Ὀπτασία avision (Luke 1:22; Acts 26:19; 2 Corinthians 12:1). Ὅραμα avision (Matthew 17:9; Acts 9:10; Acts 16:9). Ὅρασις avision (Acts 2:17; Revelation 9:17. Of visible form, Revelation 4:3). These three cannot be accurately distinguished. They all denote the thing seen or shown, without anything to show whether it is understood or not. -DIVIDER-
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As distinguished from these, ἀποκάλυψις includes, along with the thing shown or seen, its interpretation or unveiling. -DIVIDER-
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Ἐπιφάνεια appearing(hence our epiphany ), is used in profane Greek of the appearance of a higher power in order to aid men. In the New Testament by Paul only, and always of the second appearing of Christ in glory, except in 2 Timothy 1:10, where it signifies His first appearing in the flesh. See 2 Thessalonians 2:8; 1 Timothy 6:14; Titus 2:13. As distinguished from this, ἀπολάλυψις is the more comprehensive word. An apocalypse may include several ἐπιφάνειαι appearingsThe appearings are the media of the revealings. -DIVIDER-
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Φανέρωσις manifestationonly twice in the New Testament; 1 Corinthians 12:7; 2 Corinthians 4:2. The kindred verb φανερόω tomake manifest, is of frequent occurrence. See on John 21:1. It is not easy, if possible, to show that this word has a less dignified sense than ἀποκάλυψις . The verb φανερόω is used of both the first and the second appearing of our Lord (1 Timothy 3:16; 1 John 1:2; 1 Peter 1:20; Colossians 3:4; 1 Peter 5:4). See also John 2:11; John 21:1. -DIVIDER-
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Some distinguish between φανέρωσις as an external manifestation, to the senses, but single and isolated; while ἀποκάλυψις is an inward and abiding disclosure. According to these, the Apocalypse or unveiling, precedes and produces the φανέρωσις or manifestation. The Apocalypse contemplates the thing revealed; the manifestation, the persons to whom it is revealed. -DIVIDER-
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The Revelation here is the unveiling of the divine mysteries.Of Jesus ChristNot the manifestation or disclosure of Jesus Christ, but the revelation given by Him.To shew ( δεῖξαι )Frequent in Revelation (Revelation 4:1; Revelation 17:1; Revelation 21:9; Revelation 22:1). Construe with ἔδωκεν gavegave him to shew. Compare “I will give him to sit” (Revelation 3:21): “It was given to hurt” (Revelation 7:2): “It was given him to do;” (A.V. “had power to do;” Revelation 13:14).Servants ( δούλοις )Properly, bond-servants. See on Matthew 20:26; see on Mark 9:35.Must ( δεῖ )As the decree of the absolute and infallible God.Shortly come to pass ( γενέσθαι ἐν τάχει )For the phrase ἐν τάχει shortlysee Luke 18:8, where yet long delay is implied. Expressions like this must be understood, not according to human measurement of time, but rather as in 2 Peter 3:8. The idea is, before long, as time is computed by God. The aorist infinitive γενέσθαι is not begin to come to pass, but denotes a complete fulfilment: must shortly come to pass in their entirety. He sent ( ἀποστείλας )See on Matthew 10:2, Matthew 10:16.Signified ( ἐσήμανεν )From σῆμα asign. Hence, literally, give a sign or token. The verb occurs outside of John's writings only in Acts 11:28; Acts 25:27. See John 12:33; John 18:32; John 21:19. This is its only occurrence in Revelation. The word is appropriate to the symbolic character of the revelation, and so in John 12:33, where Christ predicts the mode of His death in a figure. Compare sign, Revelation 12:1.Angel ( ἀγγέλου )Strictly, a messenger. See Matthew 11:10; Luke 8:24; Luke 9:52. Compare the mediating angel in the visions of Daniel and Zechariah (Daniel 8:15, Daniel 8:16; Daniel 9:21; Daniel 10:10; Zechariah 1:19). See on John 1:51.ServantDesignating the prophetic office. See Isaiah 59:5; Amos 3:7; compare Revelation 19:10; Revelation 22:9.JohnJohn does not name himself in the Gospel or in the Epistles. Here “we are dealing with prophecy, and prophecy requires the guarantee of the individual who is inspired to utter it” (Milligan). Compare Daniel 8:1; Daniel 9:2. [source]

Revelation 1:5 Who is the faithful witness [ο μαρτυς ο πιστος]
“The witness the faithful,” nominative in apposition like πρωτοτοκος — prōtotokos and αρχων — archōn with the preceding ablative Ιησου Χριστου — Iēsou Christou with απο — apo a habit of John in this book (apparently on purpose) as in Revelation 2:13, Revelation 2:20; Revelation 3:12, etc. See this same phrase in Revelation 2:13; Revelation 3:14. The use of μαρτυς — martus of Jesus here is probably to the witness (Revelation 1:1) in this book (Revelation 22:16.), not to the witness of Jesus before Pilate (1 Timothy 6:13). [source]
Revelation 19:16 King of kings, and Lord of lords [ασιλευς βασιλεων και Κυριος κυριων]
The title already given to the Lamb in Revelation 17:14, but in reverse order. See the same idea in 1 Timothy 6:15. [source]
Revelation 16:9 With great heat [καυμα μεγα]
Cognate accusative retained with the passive verb. Old word (from καιω — kaiō to burn), in N.T. only Revelation 7:16 and here. For blaspheming the name of God see Revelation 13:6; James 2:7; Romans 2:24; 1 Timothy 6:1. They blamed God for the plagues.They repented not (ου μετενοησαν — ou metenoēsan). This solemn negative aorist of μετανοεω — metanoeō is a refrain like a funeral dirge (Revelation 9:20.; Revelation 16:11). In Revelation 11:13 some did repent because of the earthquake. Even deserved punishment may harden the heart.To give him glory Second aorist active infinitive of διδωμι — didōmi almost result. For the phrase see Revelation 11:13; Revelation 14:7; Revelation 19:7. [source]
Revelation 17:14 Shall war against the Lamb [μετα του τηριου πολεμησουσιν]
Future active of πολεμεο — polemeo to war. As allies of the beast (the servant of the dragon, Revelation 12:7) they will wage war with the Lamb (the enemy of the dragon). These kings gather for battle as in Revelation 16:13.And the Lamb shall overcome them (και το αρνιον νικησει αυτους — kai to arnion nikēsei autous). Future active of νικαω — nikaō This is the glorious outcome, victory by the Lamb over the coalition of kings as against the beast before.For he is Lord of lords and King of kings The same words are again descriptive of Christ in Revelation 19:16, as of God in Deuteronomy 10:17 (God of gods and Lord of lords) and Daniel 10:17 (God of gods and Lord of kings). Cf. also 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 1:5. Crowned heads are Christ‘s subjects.And they also shall overcome that are with him (και οι μετ αυτου — kai hoi met' autou). “And those with him shall also overcome” (supply νικησουσιν — nikēsousin not εισιν — eisin). They will share in the triumph of the Lamb, as they shared in the conflict. Cf. μετα του τηριου — meta tou thēriou in Revelation 17:12.Called and chosen and faithful These are the three notes of those who share in the victory. For κλητος — klētos and εκλεκτος — eklektos see Matthew 22:14 (contrasted); Romans 8:28.; 2 Peter 1:10; Revelation 2:10, Revelation 2:13. The elect are called and prove faithful. [source]
Revelation 17:14 For he is Lord of lords and King of kings [οτι Κυριος κυριων εστιν και ασιλευς βασιλεων]
The same words are again descriptive of Christ in Revelation 19:16, as of God in Deuteronomy 10:17 (God of gods and Lord of lords) and Daniel 10:17 (God of gods and Lord of kings). Cf. also 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 1:5. Crowned heads are Christ‘s subjects.And they also shall overcome that are with him (και οι μετ αυτου — kai hoi met' autou). “And those with him shall also overcome” (supply νικησουσιν — nikēsousin not εισιν — eisin). They will share in the triumph of the Lamb, as they shared in the conflict. Cf. μετα του τηριου — meta tou thēriou in Revelation 17:12.Called and chosen and faithful These are the three notes of those who share in the victory. For κλητος — klētos and εκλεκτος — eklektos see Matthew 22:14 (contrasted); Romans 8:28.; 2 Peter 1:10; Revelation 2:10, Revelation 2:13. The elect are called and prove faithful. [source]
Revelation 2:9 But thou art rich [αλλα πλουσιος ει]
Parenthesis to show the spiritual riches of this church in contrast with the spiritual poverty in Laodicea (Revelation 3:17), this a rich poor church, that a poor rich church. Rich in grace toward God (Luke 12:21) and in good deeds (1 Timothy 6:18). Perhaps Jews and pagans had pillaged their property (Hebrews 10:34), poor as they already were.Blasphemy (βλασπημιαν — blasphēmian). Reviling believers in Christ. See Mark 7:22. The precise charge by these Jews is not indicated, but see Acts 13:45.Of them which say “From those saying” This is the accusative of general reference and the infinitive in indirect discourse after λεγω — legō (Acts 5:36; Acts 8:9) even though λεγοντων — legontōn is here ablative (cf. Revelation 3:9), common idiom. These are actual Jews and only Jews, not Christians.And they are not Another parenthesis like that in Revelation 2:2. These are Jews in name only, not spiritual Jews (Galatians 6:15., Romans 2:28).A synagogue of Satan (συναγωγη του Σατανα — sunagōgē tou Satanā). In Revelation 3:9 again and note Revelation 2:13, Revelation 2:24, serving the devil (John 8:44) instead of the Lord (Numbers 16:3; Numbers 20:4). [source]

What do the individual words in 1 Timothy 6:1 mean?

As many as are under a yoke [as] slaves the own masters of all honor worthy let them esteem so that not the name - of God and the teaching should be blasphemed
Ὅσοι εἰσὶν ὑπὸ ζυγὸν δοῦλοι τοὺς ἰδίους δεσπότας πάσης τιμῆς ἀξίους ἡγείσθωσαν ἵνα μὴ τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ διδασκαλία βλασφημῆται

Ὅσοι  As  many  as 
Parse: Personal / Relative Pronoun, Nominative Masculine Plural
Root: ὅσος  
Sense: as great as, as far as, how much, how many, whoever.
ὑπὸ  under 
Parse: Preposition
Root: ὑπό  
Sense: by, under.
ζυγὸν  a  yoke 
Parse: Noun, Accusative Masculine Singular
Root: ζυγός  
Sense: a yoke.
δοῦλοι  [as]  slaves 
Parse: Noun, Nominative Masculine Plural
Root: δοῦλοσ1 
Sense: a slave, bondman, man of servile condition.
ἰδίους  own 
Parse: Adjective, Accusative Masculine Plural
Root: ἴδιος  
Sense: pertaining to one’s self, one’s own, belonging to one’s self.
δεσπότας  masters 
Parse: Noun, Accusative Masculine Plural
Root: δεσπότης  
Sense: a master, Lord.
πάσης  of  all 
Parse: Adjective, Genitive Feminine Singular
Root: πᾶς  
Sense: individually.
τιμῆς  honor 
Parse: Noun, Genitive Feminine Singular
Root: τιμή  
Sense: a valuing by which the price is fixed.
ἀξίους  worthy 
Parse: Adjective, Accusative Masculine Plural
Root: ἄξιος  
Sense: weighing, having weight, having the weight of another thing of like value, worth as much.
ἡγείσθωσαν  let  them  esteem 
Parse: Verb, Present Imperative Middle or Passive, 3rd Person Plural
Root: ἐπιτροπεύω 
Sense: to lead.
ἵνα  so  that 
Parse: Conjunction
Root: ἵνα  
Sense: that, in order that, so that.
ὄνομα  name 
Parse: Noun, Nominative Neuter Singular
Root: ὄνομα  
Sense: name: univ.
τοῦ  - 
Parse: Article, Genitive Masculine Singular
Root:  
Sense: this, that, these, etc.
Θεοῦ  of  God 
Parse: Noun, Genitive Masculine Singular
Root: θεός  
Sense: a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities.
διδασκαλία  teaching 
Parse: Noun, Nominative Feminine Singular
Root: διδασκαλία  
Sense: teaching, instruction.
βλασφημῆται  should  be  blasphemed 
Parse: Verb, Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive, 3rd Person Singular
Root: βλασφημέω 
Sense: to speak reproachfully, rail at, revile, calumniate, blaspheme.