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John Gill
INTRODUCTION TO I TIMOTHY 6 In this chapter the apostle gives some instructions to servants; lays down some rules, by which to judge of false teachers; advises to contentment; exposes the sin of covetousness; exhorts Timothy to avoid sin, and follow after things that are good, to be constant in his warfare, the issue of which would be eternal life; gives him a charge with respect to himself, and...
John Gill
That thou keep this commandment,.... Meaning either what he had now last of all enjoined him, to fight the good fight of faith; or the whole of the orders he had given him throughout the epistle, relating both to the doctrine and discipline of the house of God; or rather the work and office of preaching the Gospel, which was committed to him by the Holy Ghost, and enjoined him by the commandment...
Matthew Henry
I. He treats of the duty of servants, ver. 1, 2. II. Of false teachers, ver. 3-5. III. Of godliness and covetousness, ver. 6-10. IV. What Timothy was to flee, and what to follow, ver. 11, 12. V. A solemn charge, ver. 13-16. VI. A charge for the rich, ver. 17-19. And lastly, a charge to Timothy, ver. 20, 21. The Duty of Servants. (a. d. 64.) 1 Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their...