Impose not hands lightly upon any man, in promoting him to be a minister of God by the sacrament of orders, unless he be duly qualified. --- Neither in this be partaker of other men's sins, as they make themselves who ordain others rashly. (Witham)
Verse 22. _LAY HANDS SUDDENLY ON NO MAN_] Do not hastily appoint any person to the sacred ministry: let the person be well proved before he receives the _imposition of hands_. Some understand this of...
LAY HANDS SUDDENLY ON NO MAN - Some have understood this of laying on hands to heal the sick (Koppe); others of the laying on of hands to absolve penitents, but the obvious meaning is to refer it to o...
V. INSTRUCTIONS AND EXHORTATIONS CHAPTER 5 _ 1. Concerning widows (1 Timothy 5:1)_ 2. Concerning elders (1 Timothy 5:17) 3. Responsibility and personal instructions (1 Timothy 5:22)...
ELDERS. In 1 Timothy 3:1 * Paul discusses _qualifications_ for eldership, here he gives Timothy rules for its _supervision._ (_a)_ On the principle of Scripture (Deuteronomy 25:4, _cf._ 1 Corinthians...
Let elders who discharge their duties well be judged worthy of double honour, especially those who toil in preaching and in teaching; for Scripture says: "You must not muzzle the ox when he is treadin...
THE DUTY TO REPRIMAND (1 Timothy 5:1-2)...
SUDDENLY. hastily, i.e. without sufficient testing. NO MAN. no one. Greek. _medeis_. See 1 Timothy 5:21. NEITHER. Greek. _mede_. OTHER MEN'S. App-124. SINS. At. 128.1. PURE. Greek. _hagnos_. See 2...
_Lay hands suddenly on no_man] Better perhaps HASTILY; the adverb has a similar use in the words of the Unjust Steward, Luke 16:6, -Take thy bond and sit down quickly and write fifty." Compare the cla...
Timothy's duties in regard to Presbyters Timothy's official treatment of the presbyters follows, and his personal bearing as requisite for this. The same general subject runs throughout, though (as n...
The thought of πρόσκλισις or partiality in his dealings with the Ephesian presbyters on Timothy’s part suggests the warning χεῖρας ταχέως μηδενὶ ἐπιτίθει. (_a_) Some modern commentators and a few of t...
ΤΑΧΈΩΣ (G5030) быстро, _adv._ от ΤΆΧΥΣ. ΈΠΙΤΊΘΕΙ _praes. imper. act. от_ ΈΠΙΤΊΘΗΜΙ (G2007) возлагать, возлагать руки, ΚΟΙΝΏΝΕΙ _praes. imper. act. от_ ΚΟΙΝΩΝΈΩ (G2841) дружить с кем-л., участвовать,...
LAY HANDS SUDDENLY ON NO MAN,— _"Suddenly and rashly,_ before his character and qualifications have been fully examined, and thoroughly approv...
CARE OF ELDERS. 1 Timothy 5:17-25 _TEXT 5:17-25_ 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching. 18 For the scripture saith...
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. LAY HANDS - i:e., ordain (; ; ). The connection is with . The...
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...
19 Unless sufficient evidence to establish his guilt is produced, no charge against an elder is to be entertained. A single witness may be mistaken, or biased: he must be corroborated by one or more o...
RESUMPTION OF CHARGE TO TIMOTHY as to presbyters. (1) Presbyters distinguished by their zeal, specially those distinguished in preaching and catechising, are to have higher honour and a larger stipend...
LAY HANDS] It was Timothy's office now, as it had been St. Paul's previously (2 Timothy 1:6 and that of the presbytery or bishops (at least afterwards), to appoint presbyters by the laying on of hands...
REGARDING WIDOWS AND ACCUSATIONS AGAINST ELDERS 1. Rebuke] This shows the authority which Timothy exercised. AN ELDER] i.e. an elderly man, not one officially so named....
HOW TO BE A LEADER IN THE CHURCH 1 TIMOTHY _IAN MACKERVOY_ CHAPTER 5 ABOUT PERSONAL ATTITUDES AND RELATIONS (5:1-2) V1 Do not correct an older man with hard words. But appeal to him as if he wer...
LAY HANDS SUDDENLY ON NO MAN. — This command refers primarily to the solemn laying on of hands at the ordination of presbyters and deacons. It no doubt also includes the “laying on of hands” customary...
CHAPTER 15 THE PASTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN ORDAINING AND JUDGING PRESBYTERS-THE WORKS THAT GO BEFORE AND THAT FOLLOW US. - 1 Timothy 5:22 THE section of which these verses form the conclusion, like...
Our best guide to the meaning of χεῖρας … ἐπιτίθει is the context, and more especially the following clause, μηδὲ … ἀλλοτρίαις. μηδέ constantly introduces an extension or development of what has immed...
What I have been saying about the support of widows reminds me of another question of Church finance: the payment of presbyters. Equity and scriptural principles suggest that they should be remunerate...
IMPARTIAL AND KINDLY SUPERVISION 1 Timothy 5:17 A man of years was always to be honored, and if he were called to rule in the church, he was to be treated with double honor; but none should be appoin...
Timothy's demeanor toward men and women was now described, and demands careful study and attention. As for men, seniors are to be treated with respect, while the younger men are to be treated as breth...
GIVING PROPER HONOR TO ELDERS Elders rule, or direct the affairs of the church, under the chief shepherd, Jesus Christ (1 Peter 5:1-5). They should not be forced to earn their living as well. Any elde...
(18) Lay hands (g) suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. (18) The fifth rule: let the minister lay hands suddenly on no man. Let him not be faulty in this, e...
(21) I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. (22) Lay hands sudden...
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...
22_Lay not hands suddenly on any man _There can be no doubt that he intended to guard Timothy against ill-will, and to obviate many complaints, which are continually arising against the godly servants...
Having thus considered the labourer, the apostle returns to the details of the work, in which Timothy was to display his diligence and watchful care. Everywhere here the subject is that which is suita...
LAY HANDS SUDDENLY ON NO MAN,.... Which is not to be understood of removing censures from off offenders, upon their repentance, which should not be suddenly and hastily done; and which it seems in lat...
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. Ver. 22. _Lay hands suddenly on no man_] The best that can come of rashness is repentance. Scipio would not y...
_Lay hands suddenly_ And rashly; _on no man_ That is, appoint no man to church offices without full trial and examination: otherwise thou wilt be accessary to, and accountable for, his mis-behaviour i...
LAY HANDS; in ordination. SUDDENLY; hastily, without due investigation respecting the qualifications of the candidate. PARTAKER OF OTHER MEN'S SINS; as he would be, if through his negligence or sinfu...
LAY HANDS SUDDENLY ON NO MAN, NEITHER BE PARTAKER OF OTHER MEN'S SINS. KEEP THYSELF PURE....
RULES OF CONDUCT WITH REGARD TO THE ELDERS OF THE CONGREGATION....
In this section we are faced with more detailed, practical responsibilities in reference to the various relationships in which one may be found. This is wholesome, sobering instruction. First, a young...
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. 1. Lay hands - List some ways this term is used in the New Testament. Why would we "lay hands" on any one at...
“DO NOT LAY HANDS UPON ANYONE TOO HASTILY”: The idea here is to lay hands upon. person for the purpose of public recognition. In the context, this could mean either, do not be rash in bringing charges...
17-25 Care must be taken that ministers are maintained. And those who are laborious in this work are worthy of double honour and esteem. It is their just due, as much as the reward of the labourer. T...
By LAY HANDS SUDDENLY ON NO MAN, is certainly, to be understood: Do thou suddenly set no man apart to any ecclesiastical employment. Laying on of hands was but an external ceremony used in blessing, G...
Tertullian On Baptism ; share not other men's sins."[183] Tertullian On Modesty Again to Timotheus: "Lay hands on no one hastily, nor communicate with others' sins."[222] Cyprian Epistle VI For w...
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1 Timothy 5:22. LAY HANDS SUDDENLY ON NO MAN. The words have been referred by some writers as carrying on the series of rules for Church discipline, to the imposition of hands which accompanied the pa...
LAY HANDS HASTILY (χειρας ταχεως επιτιθε). Present active imperative of επιτιθημ in the sense of approval (ordination) as in Acts 6:6; Acts 13:3. But it is not clear whether it is the case of minist...
SINS SIN (_ See Scofield) - (Romans 3:23). _...
CONTENTS: Work of a good minister of Christ. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Paul, Timothy, Satan. CONCLUSION: Ministers of Jesus Christ are reprovers by office, for they are not alone to preach the Word, b...
1 Timothy 5:1. _Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father._ Job's three princely friends not only mistook his case, but were severe in their reprehensions; and were themselves reprehended of th...
TO LAY HANDS ON. No one should be appointed to serve, until he (or she) has been thoroughly examined. A ceremony of "laying on hands" was used to _identify_ those appointed for special service. Compar...
1 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 1 TIMOTHY 5:22 LAYING ON OF HANDS. Setting aside for service. See 1 Timothy 4:14. HASTY. Not taking the time to e
1 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 1 TIMOTHY 5:17 Honoring elders includes providing for them financially and being careful in handling accusations against them. ⇐...
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ 1 Timothy 5:17. COUNTED WORTHY OF DOUBLE HONOUR.—If the honour is remuneration, this double honour, denoting competent reward as well as respect, is like Costard’s “g...
EXPOSITION 1 TIMOTHY 5:1 _Exhort _for _intreat_,_ _A.V.; _and _omitted. REBUKE NOT (μὴ ἐπιπλήξης); only here in the New Testament for the more usual ἐπιτιμάω (2 Timothy 4:2, and frequently in th...
Ver. 22. _Lay hands on no one hastily:_ with what design? Was it for ordination to ecclesiastical offices? or absolution from scandalous offences? The latter view has found not a few supporters both i...
Shall we turn now in our Bibles to First Timothy chapter five? Paul is a spiritual father to Timothy, Timothy's mentor. He looks upon him as a son; in fact, he calls him his son in the faith. Timothy...
1 Timothy 3:10; 1 Timothy 3:6; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Timothy 4:14; 2
Lay hands on. Probably with reference to that rite in the formal restoration of those who had been expelled from the church for gross sins. Suddenly [τ α χ ε ω ς]. Better, hastily. Neither be partaker...
Lay hands suddenly on no man — That is, appoint no man to church offices without full trial and examination; else thou wilt be accessary to, and accountable for, his misbehaviour in his office. Keep t...
A twofold sense and interpretation is given of these words. 1. With reference to ordination, and so they are. caution to the governors of the church to admit none into the sacred function hastily, ras...