George Haydock's Catholic Commentary
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man despise thy youth. That is, let thy behaviour be such that no one can have occasion to despise thee. He seems then about the age of forty. (Witham)
Let no man despise thy youth. That is, let thy behaviour be such that no one can have occasion to despise thee. He seems then about the age of forty. (Witham)
1 TIMOTHY 4:12 avga,ph| Perhaps under the influence of Colossians 1:8, after avga,ph| the Textus Receptus inserts evn pneu,mati, with K L P most minuscules J...
Verse 12. _LET NO MAN DESPISE THY YOUTH_] Act with all the _gravity_ and decorum which become thy situation in the Church. As thou art in the place of an _elder_, act as an _elder_. Boyish playfulness...
LET NO MAN DESPISE THY YOUTH - That is, do not act in such a manner that any shall despise you on account of your youth. Act as becomes a minister of the gospel in all things, and in such a way that p...
IV. CONCERNING THE LATTER-DAY APOSTASY CHAPTER 4 _ 1. What the Spirit has predicted (1 Timothy 4:1)_ 2. The remedies against apostasy (1 Timothy 4:6) 1 Timothy 4:1 The mystery of godliness h
THE TREATMENT NEEDED. Timothy must meet the errors by (_a)_ personal example (1 Timothy 4:6) and (_b_) diligent teaching (1 Timothy 4:11). In combating error he must continually draw his strength from...
Make it your business to hand on and to teach these commandments. Do not give anyone a chance to despise you because you are young; but in your words and in your conduct, in love, in loyalty and in pu...
THE SERVICE OF GOD OR THE SERVICE OF SATAN (1 Timothy 4:1-5)...
NO MAN. Greek. _medeis_. YOUTH. See Acts 26:4. BE. become, EXAMPLE. Greek. _tupos_. See John 20:25. BELIEVERS. Same as "those that believe", 1 Timothy 4:10. conversation
_in conversation_ IN BEHAVIOUR; the verb occurs above 1 Timothy 3:15; see note. It is an especial favourite of St Peter's, noun and verb occurring 10 times in his short Epistles. The five words descri...
Rec. text inserts ἐν πνεύματι before ἐν πίστει with KLP (arising, probably, from an original misreading of πίστει or possibly from a reminiscence of ἐν� in 1 Corinthians 4:21; cp. Colossians 1:8 and 2...
ii. TIMOTHY’S DUTY IN RESPECT OF HIS PERSONAL CONDUCT...
ΝΕΌΤΗΣ (G3503) молодость, ΚΑΤΑΦΡΟΝΕΊΤΩ _praes. imper. act. 3 pers. sing. от_ КАΤΑΦΡΟΝΈΩ (G2706) пренебрегать, не обращать внимания, недооценивать. В древнем мире человек 30-40 лет мог считаться молод...
DISCOURSE: 2232 ADDRESS TO YOUNG PERSONS 1 Timothy 4:12. _Let no man despise thy youth; but be than an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity_....
LET NO MAN DESPISE THY YOUTH;— St. Paul here gives Timothy directions concerning his own conduct, especially as he was yet a young man, and had such difficulties upon his hands. He advises him to take...
THE TRUE SERVICE OF GOD. 1 Timothy 4:11-16 a. In Public Life 1 Timothy 4:11-13 _TEXT 4:11-13_ 11 These things command and teach. 12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them tha...
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. LET NO MAN DESPISE THY YOUTH - Act so as to be respected...
3 Translators have experienced much difficulty with this opening sentence, because it seemed to lack the principal verb. The A V adds _ so do_, the Revisers _ so do I now_. It is very seldom that any...
1 The signs of the last days are all present with us now. The teaching of deceiving spirits and demons has become one of the great and popular cults of the day. Their deception seems chiefly to take t...
4:12 conduct, (h-17) Or 'conversation,' i.e. manner of life....
VARIOUS DIRECTIONS AND EXHORTATIONS 1-10. A return to, and emphatic reiteration of, the first charge to Timothy (1 Timothy 1:3) against heterodoxy and in favour of true godliness. This form of hetero...
THY YOUTH] Timothy was probably at this time between 35 and 40—an early age to be placed over other presbyters, all of whom were comparatively elderly men, as St. Paul's deputy. St. Paul was called a...
SIXTH CHARGE TO TIMOTHY—personal to himself....
HOW TO BE A LEADER IN THE CHURCH 1 TIMOTHY _IAN MACKERVOY_ CHAPTER 4 WARNING AGAINST FALSE TEACHERS (4:1-5) V1 The Spirit clearly says that in the last days some people will turn from the *faith...
LET NO MAN DESPISE THY YOUTH. — If Timothy desired that his teaching should be listened to with respectful earnest attention, if he hoped to use a holy influence over the flock, let him be very carefu...
Silent example or mild suggestion will not do in every case. There are many occasions when it will be necessary for you to speak out, with the authority given to you at your ordination. At the same ti...
μηδείς καταφρονείτω (“ _Libenter id faciunt senes inanes_,” Bengel). Many, probably, of the Ephesian presbyters were older than Timothy. For μηδείς in this position, _cf._ 1 Corinthians 3:18; 1 Corint...
“TAKE HEED TO THYSELF” 1 Timothy 4:9 In all Christian service we must set our hope on the living God. Nothing counts apart from God. Prayer implies that all our gifts and efforts cover only a small p...
Having thus dealt with the Church, the apostle showed Timothy how he was to fulfil his responsibility. He had a duty toward the truth, and therefore toward the Church. In order to correct errors which...
TAKE HEED TO YOURSELF AND THE DOCTRINE Roberts points out that Paul was an aged man by the time he wrote this letter. Also, priests did not begin their work until age 30 and elders were not less than...
(14) Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. (14) Now he returns to that exhortation, showing what...
(10) For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. (11) These things command and teach. (12) Let...
1 Timothy 1:1-20. We enter now on the confidential communications of the apostle to some of his fellow-labourers, and tonight on the epistles to Timothy. The two have much in common, but they have als...
12_Let no man despise thy youth _He says this, both in regard to others, and to Timothy himself. As to others, he does not wish that the age of Timothy should prevent him from obtaining that reverence...
But there would be some who departed from the faith, from this knowledge of the one Creator and Saviour-God Him who was manifested in the flesh. They would attack precisely these points which we have...
LET NO MAN DESPISE THY YOUTH,.... Timothy was now a young man; some think he was about three and twenty years of age; but he might be older, and yet be so called. Saul is said to be a young man, when...
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Ver. 12. _Let no man despise, &c._] But how should I help...
_Let no man despise thy youth_ That is, let no one have reason to despise it, but conduct thyself with such gravity, wisdom, and steadiness, as, instead of exposing thee to contempt, will rather gain...
THY YOUTH; compare the admonition in the second epistle, "Flee also youthful lusts," chap 2 Timothy 2:22....
Timothy's spiritual growth:...
LET NO MAN DESPISE THY YOUTH; BUT BE THOU AN EXAMPLE OF THE BELIEVERS, IN WORD, IN CONVERSATION, IN CHARITY, IN SPIRIT, IN FAITH, IN PURITY....
The solemn warning here is in startling contrast to the preciousness of what we have considered as to God manifest in flesh. How cold is the heart of man that he will turn deliberately from a faith so...
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in faith, in purity. 1. Youth - What responsibility does the church have to its young peop...
“Let no one look down on your youthfulness”: The teaching and commanding in 1 Timothy 4:11 may evoke resistance upon some members. By his example and speech, Timothy must remove any barrier to the mes...
11-16 Men's youth will not be despised, if they keep from vanities and follies. Those who teach by their doctrine, must teach by their life. Their discourse must be edifying; their conversation must...
LET NO MAN DESPISE THY YOUTH; so carry thyself in thy office, as not to give occasion to any to despise thee because thou art but a young man. BUT BE THOU AN EXAMPLE OF THE BELIEVERS: which thou wilt...
Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians Timothy the Christ-bearer was young, but hear what his teacher writes to him: "Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an example of the believers in word and...
1 Timothy 4:12 Let G2706 one G3367 despise G2706 (G5720) your G4675 youth G3503 but G235 be G1096 ...
1 Timothy 4:12. LET NO MAN DESPISE THY YOUTH. The words point to a danger to which St. Paul knew that his disciple was exposed. We have no accurate dates as to the life of Timothy, but the tone of Act...
DESPISE (καταφρονειτω). Imperative active third singular of καταφρονεω, old verb, to think down on, to despise (Romans 2:4).THY YOUTH (σου της νεοτητος). Genitive case of old word (from νεος) as...
CONTENTS: Walk of a good minister of Christ. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Paul, Timothy. CONCLUSION: Those are good ministers of Jesus Christ who are diligent to instil into the minds of the...
1 Timothy 4:1. _Now the Spirit speaketh expressly,_ “learnedly, openly, perspicuously, and not in shadows, as was the manner of the ancient prophets.” THEOPHYLACT. See the note on 2 Thessalonians 2:1....
DO NOT LET. "Do not let anyone ignore what you say just because you are young. Use your authority, which belongs to the rank of an evangelist." Timothy was probably in his early thirties, but the firs...
_These things command and teach._ CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CHRISTIAN TEACHER With true affection, and with heavenly wisdom, Paul exhorts his son in the faith to be mindful of his conduct and character...
1 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 1 TIMOTHY 4:6 How Timothy Should Be Shaped by the Gospel. Paul focuses on how Timothy, by his teaching and lifestyle, can help the church stand against the false teaching....
1 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 1 TIMOTHY 4:12 YOUR YOUTH. Timothy is young compared to Paul. Scholars estimate Timothy’s age to be somewhere from his late 20s to mid-30s, with most favoring the mid-30s. He was an...
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ 1 Timothy 4:12. LET NO MAN DESPISE THY YOUTH.—It is not upon any official position that St. Paul would demand respect, but on the worth of personal character. It is a...
EXPOSITION 1 TIMOTHY 4:1 _But _for _now_,_ _A.V.; _saith _for _speaketh_,_ _A.V.;_ later _for _the latter_,_ _A.V.;_ fall away _for _depart_,_ _A.V. THE SPIRIT SAITH EXPRESSLY (ῥητῶς);_ _only here...
Ver. 12. _Let no one despise thy youth_. This is, doubtless, the proper rendering, although the position of the pronoun is somewhat peculiar, σου τῆς νεότητος καταφρονείτω; but it again occurs in 1 Ti...
Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils (1 Timothy 4:1); Here Paul speaks of a departure fr...
1 Corinthians 11:1; 1 Corinthians 16:10; 1 Corinthians 16:11; 1 Peter 5:3;...
Youth [ν ε ο τ η τ ο ς]. o P. See Luke 18:21.Acts 26:4. See Introductions 7 Timothy was probably from 38 to 40 years old at this time. In word [ε ν λ ο γ ω]. Including teaching and verbal intercourse...
Let no one have reason to despise thee for thy youth. To prevent this, Be a pattern in word — Public and private. In spirit — In your whole temper. In faith — When this is placed in the midst of sever...