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Commentaries on 1 Timothy 4:9

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John Gill - Exposition

John Gill

INTRODUCTION TO 1 TIMOTHY 4 In this chapter the apostle foretells a dreadful apostasy which should happen in the last times, the particulars of which he gives; and on occasion of one branch of it, discourses of Christian liberty in eating all sorts of food fit for use; and delivers out exhortations to Timothy to various duties relating to himself, his doctrine, and his charge. The prophecy is in...

John Gill - Exposition

John Gill

This is a faithful saying,.... A true one, and to be believed, that godliness has such promises annexed to it; see 1 Peter 3:10. and worthy of all acceptation; by all godly persons, to encourage them to the exercise of godliness.

Matthew Henry - Complete Commentary

Matthew Henry

Paul here foretels, I. A dreadful apostasy, ver. 1-3. II. He treats of Christian liberty, ver. 4, 5. III. He gives Timothy divers directions with respect to himself, his doctrine, and the people under his care, ver. 6, to the end. Apostasy Foretold; Christian Liberty. (a. d. 64.) 1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to...