Geneva Study Bible Commentary
1 Timothy 5:20
(16) Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
(16) The third rule: let the leaders so convicted be openly rebuked, so that they may be an example to others.
(16) Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
(16) The third rule: let the leaders so convicted be openly rebuked, so that they may be an example to others.
Verse 20. _THEM THAT SIN REBUKE BEFORE ALL_] That is, before the members of the Church; which was the custom of the Jews in their synagogues. But, if the words refer to the elders alone, then the tran...
THEM THAT SIN - That have been proved to have committed sin - referring probably to the elders mentioned in the previous verse, but giving the direction so general a form that it might be applicable t...
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)...
SIN. App-128. REBUKE. Greek. _elencho_, See. Cor. 1Ti 14:21. OTHERS. App-124. FEARN. have fear....
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...
_Them that sin_ A connecting particle has some authority here but not enough for adoption. The absence need not (see note above) make us think the subject is changed from _offending presbyters_to _sin...
ΤΟῪΣ ἉΜΑΡΤΆΝΟΝΤΑΣ. Those found sinning, sc. the presbyters, with whose discipline the whole section is taken up. So also ἐνώπιον πάντων does not mean that the whole congregation is to be assembled whe...
ΆΜΑΡΤΆΝΟΝΤΑΣ _praes. imper. act. от_ ΆΜΑΡΤΆΝΩ (G264) не соблюдать правила, грешить, ΈΛΕΓΧΕ _praes. imper. act. от_ ΕΛΈΓΧΩ (G1651) выводить на свет, разоблачать, доказывать, убеждать, упрекать или исп...
THEM THAT SIN, REBUKE— This was also according to the custom of the synagogue....
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...
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. THEM THAT SIN - habitually (present participle), whether presbyters or laymen. REBUKE BEFORE ALL - by ecclesiastical authority, publicl...
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...
5:20 convict (e-4) Or 'reprove.' _ Elenko_ ; to bring home a fault demonstratively to a man's conscience; 'to put to shame,' 'conquer,' 'rebuke,' but with conviction. see Note d, John 3:20 ....
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...
THEM THAT SIN] Their punishment is to be public, not kept secret for fear of scandal....
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...
THEM THAT SIN REBUKE BEFORE ALL, THAT OTHERS ALSO MAY FEAR. — The Apostle here, apparently, is still referring exclusively to that order of presbyters whose more meritorious members he had directed Ti...
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...
τοὺς ἁμαρτάνοντας : It cannot be certainly determined whether this refers to offending presbyters only or to sinners in general. In favour of the first alternative, is the consideration that it seems...
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...
_Them that sin, so as to be public criminals, &c. (Witham)_...
(17) В¶ Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. (18) For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth...
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...
20_Those that sin rebuke before all _(104) Whenever any measure is taken for the protection of good men, it is immediately seized by bad men to prevent them from being condemned. Accordingly, what Pau...
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...
THEM THAT SIN REBUKE BEFORE ALL,.... This the apostle adds to the above rule, to show that he was far from screening wicked ministers, or elders, guilty of flagitious crimes, and gross enormities: for...
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. Ver. 20. _Them that sin_] _i.e._ Those presbyters that sin publicly, scandalously, as did Peter, Galatians 2:14, and those who were convict...
_Against an elder_ Or presbyter; _do not_ even _receive an accusation_ Unless it is offered to be proved by _two or three_ credible _witnesses_ By the Mosaic law a private person might be cited (thoug...
THEM THAT SIN; and whose offences are proved....
RULES OF CONDUCT WITH REGARD TO THE ELDERS OF THE CONGREGATION....
THEM THAT SIN REBUKE BEFORE ALL, THAT OTHERS ALSO MAY FEAR....
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...
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others may also fear. 1. Sin - Do elders sin? Is an elder's sin worse than the same sin done by other? List some sins that should bring such an accusation agains...
1 TIMOTHY 5:20 “THOSE WHO CONTINUE IN SIN”: This demonstrates that the safeguard in the previous verse was not designed to protect unfaithful elders. The expression “continue in sin” either means that...
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...
THEM THAT SIN; that is, that sin publicly and scandalously, so as others have taken notice of it. REBUKE BEFORE ALL; rebuke not privately, by a ministerial correption, but by a public ecclesiastical c...
Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews In the first Epistle of Paul to Timothy: "Rebuke them that sin in the presence of all, that others also may be afraid."[728]...
1 Timothy 5:20 sinning G264 (G5723) rebuke G1651 (G5720) presence G1799 all G3956 that G2443 rest G3062 also...
1 Timothy 5:20. THEM THAT SIN REBUKE BEFORE ALL. The precept, apparently general, is defined by the previous context. If the result of the trial of a presbyter shows that he is living in sin (the Gree...
THEM THAT SIN (τους αμαρτανοντας). The elders who continue to sin (present active participle).IN THE SIGHT OF ALL (ενωπιον παντων). "In the eye of (ο εν οπ ων, the one who is in the eye of, then c...
SIN 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...
REBUKE PUBLICLY. "Those who are found guilty of sin, by the word of reliable witnesses, you are to rebuke in public as a warning to the others, so they may be afraid to commit similar sins." This does...
1 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 1 TIMOTHY 5:20 The ones to be corrected IN THE PRESENCE OF ALL are elders who PERSIST IN SIN. Such public correction goes beyond the discipline procedures that apply to other church...
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. 20. _Those that sin rebuke before all, in order that the rest also may have fear._ The participle being employed to designate the offending parties, τοὺς ἁμαρτάνοντας, implies more than an occasi...
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 1:20; 2 Timothy 4:2; Acts 19:17; Acts 5:11; Acts 5:5;...
Them that sin [τ ο υ ς α μ α ρ τ α ν ο ν τ α ς]. Referring to Elders, who, by reason of their public position [π ρ ο ε σ τ ω τ ε ς], should receive public rebuke. Rebuke [ε λ ε γ χ ε]. Comp. 2 Timothy...
Those — Elders. That sin — Scandalously, and are duly convicted. Rebuke before all — The church....