(_b_) 1 Timothy 5:1 to 1 Timothy 6:2_ A_. TIMOTHY'S ATTITUDE TO PARTICULAR CLASSES OF CHURCH MEMBERS. 1 Timothy 5:1 f. Old and Young. Older members must be treated with reverence, younger as equals in the Christian family. 1 TIMOTHY 5:1. ELDER: rather, an older man. For a second-century parallel... [ Continue Reading ]
WIDOWS. The space devoted to widows indicates the existence of a special difficulty in Asia. Paul gives Timothy definite instructions. (_a)_ Deserving widows really left alone should be maintained from Church funds (1 Timothy 5:3). (_b)_ The funds, however, must not be burdened by widows with descen... [ Continue Reading ]
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 9:9) and of a well-known proverb, successful presidents (_cf._ 1 Thessalonians 5:12) should receive... [ Continue Reading ]