Put them in mind [υ π ο μ ι μ ν η σ κ ε ε ξ ο υ σ ι α ι ς]. See on 2 Timothy 2:14, and on uJpomnhsin reminding, 2 Timothy 1:5. Principalities and powers [α ρ χ α ι ς ε ξ ο υ σ ι α ι ς]. Omit and. Principalities which are authorities. Arch beginning = that which begins : the leader, principality. See... [ Continue Reading ]
No brawlers [α μ α χ ο υ ς]. Better as Res., sot to be contentious. See on 1 Timothy 3:3. Past o.... [ Continue Reading ]
Divers - pleasures [η δ ο ν α ι ς π ο ι κ ι λ α ι ς]. Hdonh pleasure, only here in Pastorals. o P. See on James 4:1. For poikilaiv divers, see on 2 Timothy 3:6. Malice [κ α κ ι α]. Only here in Pastorals. See on James 1:21. In N. T. kakia is a special form of vice, not viciousness in general, as Cic... [ Continue Reading ]
Kindness [χ ρ η σ τ ο τ η ς]. Only here in Pastorals. Elsewhere only in Paul. See on Romans 3:12, and on easy, Matthew 11:30. Love [φ ι λ α ν θ ρ ω π ι α]. Love is too vague. It is love toward men; comp. verse 2. Only here and Acts 28:2 : filanqrwpwv kindly, Acts 27:3 (note). While it cannot be asse... [ Continue Reading ]
Not by works of righteousness which we have done [ο υ κ ε ξ ε ρ γ ω ν τ ω ν ε ν δ ι κ α ι ο σ υ ν η α ε π ο ι η σ α μ ε ν]. Lit. not by works, those namely in righteousness, which we did. The thought is entirely Pauline. Ex ergwn strictly, out of, in consequence of works. En dikaiosunh in the sphere... [ Continue Reading ]
Shed [ε ξ ε χ ε ε ν]. Or poured forth. Only here in Pastorals. Most frequent in Revelation. The pouring out of the Spirit is an 0. T. metaphor. See Joel 3:1; Joel 3:2, cit. in Acts 2:17; Acts 2:18; Zechariah 12:10. In Paul the verb occurs but once, of shedding blood, Romans 3:15, cit.... [ Continue Reading ]
Being justified [δ ι κ α ι ω θ ε ν τ ε ς]. In Pastorals only here and 1 Timothy 3:16 (note). See Intro. 6 Justification is conceived as taking place before the outpouring of the Spirit. By his grace [τ η ε κ ε ι ν ο υ χ α ρ ι τ ι]. By the grace of Jesus Christ. See Acts 14:11; 2 Corinthians 8:9; 2 C... [ Continue Reading ]
Affirm constantly [δ ι α β ε β α ι ο υ σ θ α ι]. Past o. See on 1 Timothy 1:7. Constantly, not continually, but uniformly and consistently. So Book of Common Prayer, "Collect for Saint John Baptist's Day," " and after his example constantly speak the truth. " Rend. affirm steadfastly. Might be care... [ Continue Reading ]
Foolish questions, etc. See on 2 Timothy 2:23. For genealogies see on 1 Timothy 1:4. Strivings about the law [μ α χ α ς ν ο μ ι κ α ς]. The phrase N. T. o. Comp. 1 Timothy 1:7. Nomikov mostly in Luke. Everywhere except here a lawyer, with the article or tiv. Unprofitable [α ν ω φ ε λ ε ι ς]. Only... [ Continue Reading ]
A man that is an heretic [α ι ρ ε τ ι κ ο ν α ν θ ρ ω π ο ν]. Airetikov heretical, N. T. o. For airesiv heresy see on 1 Peter 2:1. Admonition [ν ο υ θ ε σ ι α ν]. Only here, 1 Corinthians 10:11; Ephesians 6:4 (note). See on nouqetein to admonish, Acts 20:31.... [ Continue Reading ]
Is subverted [ε ξ ε σ τ ρ α π τ α ι]. N. T. o. More than turned away from the right path : rather, turned inside out. Comp. LXX, Deuteronomy 32:20. Sinneth [α μ α ρ τ α ν ε ι]. See on 1 John 1:9; Matthew 1:21, and trespasses, Matthew 6:14. Condemned of himself [α υ τ ο κ α τ α κ ρ ι τ ο ς]. Better... [ Continue Reading ]
Nicopolis. There were several cities of this name, one in Cilicia, one in Thrace, and one in Epirus. It is uncertain which one is meant here. To winter [π α ρ α χ ε ι μ α σ α ι]. Comp. Acts 27:12; Acts 28:11; 1 Corinthians 16:6. The noun paraceimasia wintering, Acts 27:12. Titus 3:1 2Ours [η μ ε τ... [ Continue Reading ]
Them that love us in the faith [τ ο υ ς φ ι λ ο υ ν τ α ς η μ α ς ε ν π ι σ τ ε ι]. Better, in faith. The phrase N. T. o. Filein to love, only here in Pastorals, and in Paul, only 1 Corinthians 16:22. See on ajgaph love, Gal. verse Const. in faith with that love us.... [ Continue Reading ]