2 Timothy 2:11-13 - (GNVT)

11 It is a true saying, For if we be dead together with him: we also shall live together with him.
12 If we suffer, we shall also reign together with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us.
13 If we believe not, yet abideth he faithful: he cannot deny himself.

Father, thank You for another day, help me to make it profitable to myself, and to those that I share Your word with – amen


Brethren:

Paul sayest herein that to die to self, and the carnal world, we shall also rise from the dead and live with Christ eternally with Him. If we are persecuted for His name's sake, so shall we reign with Him eternally. If we deny Him, we deny the Father as well, who will have no part in us in the coming kingdom. Those that believe we receive the promises made of the Father. He cannot deny Himself for He hath sworn an oath upon His own name of which there is none higher. -R.P. Woitowitz


“There is also a twofold living with him, by a rising again to a newness of life and hereafter in glory, which latter is here intended. If we suffer, we shall also reign with him; that is, if we suffer for his name’s sake, for a constant owning and adherence to his doctrine of faith, or discharge of any trust he hath reposed in us, we shall reign with him in glory. If we deny him, he also will deny us; but if we, upon prospect of danger, deny his truth, or desert the profession of him, he in the day of judgment will not own us before his Father and the holy angels, If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful; whether we believe or believe not, or whether we be faithful to our trust or be not, yet God will show himself faithful, either to his promises made to them that believe, or to his threatenings denounced against those that believe not. He cannot deny himself; for it is impossible that he who is truth itself should be otherwise, that were for him to deny himself.” - Matthew Poole

2 Timothy 2:8 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)

8 Remember that Jesus Christ, made of the seed of David, was raised again from the dead according to my Gospel,

Lord, today I will be busy watching over my grandson, of whom You gave me. Glory be to Your name.
Open, therefore my mind to Your word, that I might have understanding. Forgive my sins. - amen

Brethren:

Jesus Christ; born of a virgin woman and descended from the seed of David, as a man. He was raised from the dead, thereby conquering death. He is the author and finisher of our faith, and the eternal promises made by God. He is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow. R.P. Woitowitz

“Timothy is called on to remember Jesus Christ, both as the One Who has risen from the dead, and thereby has been designated the Son of God with power (Romans 1:4), and as the Davidic Messiah Who will rule over the everlasting Kingdom (2 Samuel 7:13; 2 Samuel 7:16; Isaiah 55:3; Ezekiel 37:24-25) . The idea of the resurrection is central to Paul, and lies behind all his teaching. Compare especially 1 Corinthians 15; but it is central throughout his letters. The fact that He is risen is the guarantee of the future for all who are His. It also indicates that the flesh has risen with the spirit. Both have been glorified. Less prominent, but still important is that Jesus is the Davidic Messiah (Romans 1:3), although usually it is the Messiah-ship (Christ-hood) that is mainly emphasized by Paul (‘Christ Jesus’, ‘Jesus Christ’) rather than the Davidic angle. This demonstrated that Jesus was truly born of man (of David) and was so as the coming fulfiller of all the Old Testament promises. Here Paul’s purpose is to bring out:

1) That Jesus Christ is truly man in the flesh, born of the seed of David (see Romans 1:3).

2) That He is thus the promised Coming King spoken of in the Scriptures (e.g. Isaiah 9:5-6; Isaiah 11:1-4) Who will come to the throne of God to receive Kingly Rule (Daniel 7:13-14).

3) That He truly died, and was buried, so that He could rise again (compare 1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

     4) That He is now risen from the dead as the conqueror of death and offerer of life to His own (1 Corinthians 15:20-23)    
     5) Note how by its emphasis on Jesus’ true humanity, His death in the body, and His resurrection in the body, this hits at the heart of any heresy that puts an emphasis on any ‘heavenly experience’ which is not firmly conjoined with human fleshliness. In Paul’s mind the Good News and flesh are firmly linked, and Jesus Christ Himself was firmly rooted in fleshliness (John 1:14), and was raised in the body. Man also is therefore to be saved as he is, as a human being, and not by rejecting his association with fleshliness.” Peter Pett

2 Timothy 2:1-2 - (GNVT) 

1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 And what things thou hast heard of me, by many witnesses, the same deliver to faithful men, which shall be able to teach others also.

Father, keep me in Your presence this morning, forgive my sins, and help me to understand Your word amen

Brethren:

He, the Apostle Paul herein sayest that Timothy should not keep these teachings and Gospel of Christ to himself, but instead freely preach and communicate it to others so that they might first teach it to others so that the Gospel-truth goes forward, and secondly, that no one be deprived of God's plan for salvation, mercy and grace, in order that all might be redeemed and saved. - R.P. Woitowitz

“There is grace enough in Jesus for every need, but we must avail ourselves of it. We can expect nothing less than hardship, since life is a battlefield. Our one aim should be to please Him who chose us to be soldiers. In order to be all that he would have us be, we must avoid entangling ourselves in the conditions around us. We must resemble a garrison in the town where it is quartered, and from which it may at any hour be summoned away. The less encumbered we are, the more easily shall we be able to execute the least command of our Great Captain. How high an honor it is to be enrolled among His soldiers.” - Frederick Brotherton Meyer

2 Timothy 1:13-14 1599 - (GNVT)

13 Keep the true pattern of the wholesome words, which thou hast heard of me in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
14 That worthy thing, which was committed to thee, keep through the holy Ghost, which dwelleth in us.
Father, help me this morning to the understanding or Your words – amen

Brethren:

Paul sayest herein to his disciple Timothy to continue in the faith that hath been bestowed upon him through Paul's teachings, and more importantly through the indwelling of the Holy Ghost of which all of us are endowed. R.P. Woitowitz Sr.

“The example of wholesome words hold fast which thou hast heard from me, in faith as well as in love which is in Christ Jesus. The personal example of Paul was an important factor in his work; what he had done and said should be a type for Timothy to follow. It seems that he has reference to some summary or outline of the Gospel-truth which he had transmitted to his pupil, a teaching of wholesome words, entirely free from the morbid outgrowths which the errorists showed. This summary of doctrine Timothy was to use in faith and love in Christ Jesus. Having the conviction of faith that the Gospel as taught by Paul was the truth, he would not suffer himself to become apostate to that truth. Having true, cordial love toward Christ in his heart, he would know that every defection from the truth committed to his charge would deeply grieve his Savior. A simple adherence to the words of Scripture is the safest way to avoid most of the difficulties with which sectarians are always grappling; for it is only when a person goes beyond the words of divine revelation that he meets with contradictions or apparently incompatible statements.

In connection with this thought the apostle once more urges his pupil; The excellent deposit guard through the Holy Spirit, that dwells in us. Having just admonished Timothy to adhere to the form of sound doctrine for his own person, Paul now drives home the other truth, namely, that this precious deposit of the pure truth must be guarded against all contamination. In his own power, by his own reason and strength, it is true that no pastor is able to defend and guard the doctrine of Christ against the various attacks that are made against it, against the suspicions that are being spread concerning it. If a man studies the Bible just as he does any other book, if he believes that the application of mere worldly wisdom will suffice for its defense, he will soon find out just how badly in error he was with his ideas. The precious blessing of evangelical truth can be kept safe only through the Holy Ghost. Even in Baptism this Spirit has made His abode in us, and He will continue to use our hearts as His shrine as long as we continue in the words of our Savior. What comfort for the simple, faithful minister of the Word.” - Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Timothy 1:11-12 - (GNVT)

11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and Apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
12 For the which cause I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him against that day.

Thank You for giving me another day to read and study Your word. Open my heart, eyes and ears to it, and help me preach it.

Brethren:

Paul herein uses himself as an example of two things:
First, He confirms his apostleship by stating that those in the world cannot accept the Gospel of Christ as preached to them, therefore they instead persecute him. Secondly, that he is not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ because he is certain that God will hold up his treasures and redemption when the time comes. - R.P. Woitowitz Sr.

“Moreover the calling which we enjoy as Christians is according to grace as well as purpose. In this too we see a contrast, for Israel brought out of Egypt was put under law, and being thus put on their own responsibility they very soon forfeited their inheritance. Our calling rests upon what God Himself is and does on our behalf, and therefore it can never pass away. Yet once again, both our salvation and our calling were given us in Christ Jesus,” and this could not be said of Israel in the Old Testament. The covenant established with them addressed them as natural men and all stood upon a natural basis, and hence did not stand for long. All that we have is ours not as natural men having our standing in Adam, but as those who are before God in Christ Jesus.

Our holy calling was thus purposed before the world began, and its full blessedness will abide when the world has passed away. As yet we have not entered into its full blessedness, still it has been made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour, and we have a foretaste of it inasmuch as death has been annulled by His death and resurrection and life and incorruptibility have been brought to light in the Gospel. “Annulled” and not “abolished” is the right translation. Death most evidently is not yet abolished, but its power is annulled for those who believe in Jesus. Also “incorruptibility” is the word and not “immortality.” The souls of the wicked are not subject to death, but we have the larger hope of being finally placed beyond corruption, where the last breath of it can never touch us.

Paul had been appointed a herald of this Gospel in the Gentile world and his diligent labors had brought him into all this suffering and reproach. Men were beginning to shrug their shoulders and say that his cause was a lost one. He himself began to see the glint of the executioner’s axe as the termination of the dark tunnel of his imprisonment. How did he feel about it?

“Nevertheless I am not ashamed” were his words. Of course not! How could he be? The very Gospel he carried was the glad tidings of life in the present and a glorious state of incorruptibility to come, consequent upon the breaking of the power of death. Who is there that really believing and understanding such tidings as these will be ashamed of them? Moreover his mission and authority proceeded from One whom he knew and believed, and this knowledge gave him the persuasion that all was safe in His hands.” - F.B Hole

2 Timothy 1:9-10 - (GNVT)

9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us through Christ Jesus before the world was,
10 But is now made manifest by that appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality unto light through the Gospel.

Lord God, Father of Heaven and earth have mercy upon me this morning. Forgive my sins, and open my eyes and heart to Your words this morning – amen

Brethren:

Paul herein sayest unto to Timothy that Christ hath saved us, no according to our works, which are dead without faith, but by grace and mercy. He further sayest that our Savior and Redeemer has abolished death and by His sacrifice hath instead, given life eternal unto to all of us.
R.P. Woitowitz Sr.

“Here is the divine glory, as set forth, independent of any motive, or cause whatever, but his own sovereign will and pleasure. God saving his people, with an everlasting salvation. No moving cause, no procuring cause, no assisting cause. Here is not a word said of either. Who hath saved us. It is spoken of, as a thing already done. And this, as we shall perceive, when we analyze the verse, as a given principle, given us in Christ Jesus, before the world began. Secondly. Now comes the effectual calling of the saved. For thus it is written. Who hath saved us, and called us. So then, salvation, or the predestined purpose of God, of the Church to salvation in Christ, is before calling. A most plain, palpable, and decided proof, that nothing of creature-worth, or creature-ability, are taken into the account. But calling is the effect, and not the cause of salvation. For so the charter of grace runs. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestine, to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the first-born among many brethren. Moreover, whom he did predestine, them he also called; and whom he called, them he also justified, and whom he justified, them he also glorified. he Church is said to be saved, and called, with an holy calling. Not any holiness in the Church, or from foreseeing holiness in the Church; for it is immediately added, not according to our works. It could not be according to our works, for the saving is said to have been before the world began. Neither could it be from any works after, for when the Church is quickened, in every individual member of Christ's mystical body; the sinner is said to he quickened, that was before dead in trespasses and sins. Neither could it be from the prospect of anything to be wrought of holiness in us, after grace is received; for this scripture saith, that it was God's purpose, and grace given us in Christ Jesus, and that before the world began. Hence, every testimony bears a beautiful correspondence to all the other parts of scripture, that grace, and salvation, are all of God, not of man. We are saved by grace through faith; and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. Hence, the Apostle, in another place observes, that it is not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior.” - Robert Hawkins

2 Timothy 1:7-8 - GNVT

7 For God hath not given to us the Spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8 Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, neither of me his prisoner: but be partaker of the afflictions of the Gospel according to the power of God,

Lord, help me to understand Your word this morning – amen

Brethren:

After the first six verses of thankfulness, and remembrance in prayers Paul proceeds to begin his epistle to to Timothy. He sayest unto Timothy that first, God has not placed in him fear, but of power. Secondly, he sayest, that Timothy, should not be ashamed of the Gospel, but instead to embrace it, and the afflictions that come with it. For it is a Gospel of Christ and is of truth and power. It is a symbol of the Cross, as it is a truth that the ungodly will not and cannot ever understand.
R.P. Woitowitz Sr.

“The rekindling of a gift needs constant use of the Word of God and fellowship with the Lord, as well as a prayerful exercise of the gift itself. And the Spirit given of God to minister is not a spirit of fear, or cowardice, fearing men and conditions, but a spirit of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Therefore he was not to be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, which men began to reject, nor of him, who was now the prisoner of the Lord. It was Timothy’s blessed calling and privilege to be a partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God. He was not to shrink from the reproach and difficulties which then set in, but to endure it all, enabled by His gracious power. The gospel may be rejected and despised, so that the enemy seemingly is victorious, but finally the Lord and His truth will have the complete victory. The believer knows this amidst all present difficulties and discouragements, for God “hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus.”
Arno Clemens Gaebelein

1 Timothy 6:20-21 - 1599 Geneva Bible

20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed unto thee, and avoid profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called,
21 Which while some profess, they have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee, Amen.

Father forgive my sins. I come before You today, and seek Your guidance in Your word this morning. Open my eyes and ears – amen

Brethren:

Paul herein again emphasizes the need for keeping the course given unto Timothy. To wit; remain steadfast in the Word of God. Stand tall, OH MAN OF GOD! Oppose all vain babbling, heresies, and speech, of which there is NO PROFIT. Many profess to be of God, but show themselves as charlatans, speaking huge flowing words that say absolutely nothing. Stay, OH MAN OF GOD, to what is known to be true, noble and of good report. (Read Philippians 4:8) – R.P. Woitowitz

“The disciple of St. Paul must keep the sound doctrine of his master safe from robbers and foes. . . . What is meant by ‘the trust?’ Something entrusted to you to keep not a possession you have discovered for yourself; something you have received from another not what you have thought out for yourself . . . of this ‘trust,’ remember, you are nothing but the guardian. there should be a real progress, a marked development, but it must partake of the nature of a progress, not of a change. Let religion in the soul follow the example of the growth of the various members which compose the body, and which, as years roll on, become ever stronger and more perfect, but which, notwithstanding their growth and developed beauty, always remain the same.' Avoiding profane and vain babbling. The Apostle has before in this Epistle warned Timothy against these useless, profitless discussions. Anything like theological controversy and discussion seems to. have been distasteful to St. Paul, as tending to augment dissension and hatred, and to exalt into an undue prominence mere words and phrases.”
Charles John Ellicott

1 Timothy 6:17-19 - 1599 Geneva Bible
17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, and that they trust not in uncertain riches, but in the living God, (which giveth us abundantly all things to enjoy.)
18 That they do good, and be rich in good works, and be ready to distribute, and communicate,
19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may obtain eternal life.

Father God, open our eyes and ears this morning so that we might enjoy the study of Your Word – amen

Brethren:

He sayest unto to Timothy to be certain that those that of wealth be ready to be charitable with their wealth. For God finds this to be of great nobleness. Do so in secret as well, not boasting or for show, but in quiet joy, and in accordance of good works. He that blesses them with wealth will bless them even more so in the Kingdom of Heaven. Thus they that give, and they that receive are both blessed.
R.P. Woitowitz Sr.

“It is evident that the subject of avarice is much in the Apostle’s mind during the writing of the last portion of this Epistle. He comes upon it here in connection with the teachers of false doctrine, and speaks strongly on the subject. Then he writes what appears to be a solemn conclusion to the letter (1 Timothy 6:11-16). And then, as if he was oppressed by the danger of large possessions as promoting an avaricious spirit, he charges Timothy to warn the wealthy against the folly and wickedness of selfish hoarding. He, as it were, reopens his letter in order to add this charge, and then writes a second conclusion. He cannot feel happy until he has driven home this lesson about the right way of making gain, and the right way of laying up treasure. It is such a common heresy, and such a fatal one, to believe that gold is wealth, and that wealth is the chief good.” - Arend Remmers

1 Timothy 6:14-16 - 1599 Geneva Bible

14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, and unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
15 Which in due time he shall show, that is blessed and Prince only, the King of kings and Lord of lords.
16 Who only hath immortality, and dwelleth in the light that none can attain unto, whom never man saw, neither can see, unto whom be honor and power everlasting, Amen.

Lord, today is a busy day, but I only ask that You open my eyes to Your word – amen

Brethren:

Paul the Apostle herein sayest unto Timothy that Christ will indeed and bring His Kingdom to this carnal world. He further sayest that until such time, NO MAN has ever seen the Father, except through His only begotten son, will not see Him until such as He will be revealed. R.P. Woitowitz

“Christ Himself is here viewed as the faithful man, whom God will manifest in glory before all creatures at the time ordained in His counsels. All here is responsibility before the world, or glory as the result of that responsibility. The supreme, invisible God is maintained in His majesty; and He presents the Lord Jesus Christ in the creation as its centre, and repository of His glory - He who dwells in light inaccessible, whom, in His divine essence, man has not seen and cannot see. This character of the epistle is very remarkable. Nowhere else is the inaccessible majesty of God, as God, thus presented. His character is often the subject of instruction and manifestation. Here He alone has essential immortality. He dwells in inaccessible light. He is ever invisible to the eyes of men. He alone has power. He has dominion over all who reign. It is God in the abstraction of His essence, in the proper immutability of His being, in the rights of His majesty, veiled to all men. Now Christ will be the centre of the visible glory. Having part in the divine glory before the world was, He displays, in the human nature in which He took part, this glory, which is rendered visible in Him, causing His own to participate in His joy and in all that He has in this character; but here, He is manifested by God, and in order that all should acknowledge Him.” - John Nelson Darby

1 Timothy 6:11-12 - 1599 Geneva Bible

11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and meekness.
12 Fight the good fight of faith: lay hold of eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

Heavenly Father forgive my absence of yesterday as I was very busy. Today, open my eyes and heart to Your word – amen

Brethren:

Paul sayest herein unto his young protege to hold steadfast and continue along the path that has been given unto to him. To stay away from all vanities, and run the race with determination thus achieving the uncorruptable crown of glory; that being eternal life. - R.P. Woitowitz SR.

“Thou, who hast taken God for thy portion, and art seeking a city that hath foundations, whose builder is the living God, flee these things. Escape for thy life. Even thou art not out of the reach of the love of money. How many of the ministers of religion have been ruined by this! And how much has religion itself suffered by their love of money!
Follow after righteousness - Justice and uprightness in all thy dealings with men. Godliness - a thorough conformity to the image of God and mind of Christ. Faith in Jesus, and in all that he has spoken; and fidelity to the talents thou hast received, and the office with which thou art entrusted. Love to God and all mankind. Patience in all trials and afflictions, and bearing up with an even mind under all adversities and contradictions.” - Adam Clarke

1 Timothy 6:9-10 - 1599 Geneva Bible

9 For they that will be rich, fall into tentation and snares, and into many foolish and noisome lusts, which drown men in perdition and destruction.
10 For the desire of money is the root of all evil, which while some lusted after they erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Heavenly Father and Creator help Your creations to understand Your words this morning. May it be revealed unto us this day – amen.

Brethren:

He sayest herein that the pursuit of wealth is wrong. In so far as it becomes and idol, of which many people chase after. It takes their eyes off of the true crown; the Crown of Glory, and the end of the race. Those, that follow this way do so at their own destruction, for it will never bring happiness in this world, and certainly will not apply in the next one. Strong's concordance describes this as the following:
Philarguria fil-ar-goo-ree'-ah from 5366; avarice:--love of money
Philarguros fil-ar'-goo-ros from 5384 and 696; fond of silver (money), i.e. avaricious:--covetous
R.P. Woitowitz Sr.

“There is no necessity for being too scrupulous in comparing other vices with this. It is certain that ambition and pride often produce worse fruits than covetousness does; and yet ambition does not proceed from covetousness. The same thing may be said of the sins forbidden by the seventh commandment. But Paul’s intention was not to include under covetousness every kind of vices that can be named. What then? He simply meant, that innumerable evils arise from it; just as we are in the habit of saying, when we speak of discord, or gluttony, or drunkenness, or any other vice of that kind, that there is no evil which it does not produce. And, indeed, we may most truly affirm, as to the base desire of gain, that there is no kind of evils that is not copiously produced by it every day; such as innumerable frauds, falsehoods, perjury, cheating, robbery, cruelty, corruption in judicature, quarrels, hatred, poisonings, murders; and, in short, almost every sort of crime.” John Calvin

1 Timothy 6:6-8 - 1599 Geneva Bible

6 But godliness is great gain, if a man be content with that he hath.
7 For we brought nothing into the world, and it is certain, that we can carry nothing out.
8 Therefore when we have food and raiment, let us therewith be content.

Father God, hear the prayers of Your children and open our eyes to Your gospel – amen

He sayest that we needs be content with what we have already in life and likewise,whatever state we're to be found. Whilst money in itself is not evil it is likewise not necessary for survival. Food, shelter and clothing are all we need to be content for this world, all the while looking forward to the Kingdom to come to earth. R.P. Woitowitz Sr.

"There is very good reason why the saints should be content; since more than these things cannot be enjoyed; and these they have with a blessing, and as a fruit and token of the love of God to them; these were all that Jacob desired, Agur petitioned for, and Christ directs his disciples daily to pray for; and which to have, is to have enough, a proper sufficiency and competency: the words may be rendered, "we shall be content with them"; which the apostle could say for himself, Timothy, and others, who had been content, even when they wanted these things. The Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions read, "we are content"; and the Syriac version, "food and raiment are sufficient for us"; and so the apostle sets himself, and others, as examples of contentment to be imitated and followed."
John Gill

1 Timothy 6:3-5 - 1599 Geneva Bible

3 If any man teach otherwise, and consenteth not to the wholesome words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,
4 He is puffed up and knoweth nothing, but doteth about questions and strive of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
5 Froward disputations of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, which think that gain is godliness: from such separate thyself.

Father God, open my heart, and the hearts of others that they may read and understand the Gospel that Your word has spoken to us this day – Amen

Brethren:

The Apostle herein doth state that men of vanity, who strive about things that doth not pertain to the Gospel of Christ, nor of His godliness and meekness waste their time prattling over meaningless phrases and laws. Like wise doth they corrupt the minds of others to become as vain as they themselves. Ergo, avoid and separate thyself from them.
R.P. Woitowitz Sr.

“He condemneth severely, and excommunicateth or casteth out of the Church as proud men, such as content not themselves with Christ’s doctrine, (that is to say, the doctrine of godliness) but weary both themselves and others in vain questions, (for all other things are vain) because they content not themselves in Christ’s doctrine: and as lying deceivers, because they savor or sound of nothing but vanity: as mad men, because they trouble themselves so much in matters of nothing: as mischievous plagues, for that they cause great contentions, and corrupt men’s minds and judgment: to be short, as profane and wicked, because they abuse the precious name of godliness and religion to filthy lucre. Striving about words, and not about matter: and by words he meaneth all those things which have no pith in them, and whereby we can reap no profit.” - The GNV study notes

1 Timothy 6:1-2 - 1599 Geneva Bible

1 Let as many servants as are under the yoke, count their masters worthy of all honor, that the Name of God, and his doctrine be not evil spoken of.
2 And they which have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren, but rather do service, because they are faithful, and beloved, and partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

Father thank You for this day. Open my heart to Your word – Amen

Brethren:

Ye who are servants, obey your masters (See Ephesians 6:5-9) for this is the rightful duty of all those that serve others. While it is understandable to find this hard to do, for some had benevolent masters and others cruel, yet they are to do so with cheerfulness, and not grumbling. This is the will of God, and it is meant to have emphasis to them so as not to put the word of God to shame, but instead glorify it. For those that have masters that are of the same beliefs, then so much the better for them, and masters you are likewise told to not despise your servants, but to treat them generously and with much kindness. - R.P. Woitowitz Sr.

“The apostle then goes equally into detail with regard to servants, that is, slaves. They were to respect their masters, in order that the doctrine of the Lord should not be blasphemed. When the masters were believers, there was naturally more familiarity, for they were one in Christ, and thence the danger (for the flesh is crafty) that the servants might not treat their masters with the respect due to them. The apostle guards against this abuse of Christian love, and of the just intimacy and confidence which ought to exist between brethren; but which, on the contrary, was a motive for the servant to render all honour to his master, by treating him with more love and with the same respect. It was necessary that the apostle should be firm.” - John Darby

1 Timothy 5:21-25 - 1599 Geneva Bible

21 ¶ I charge thee before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect Angels, that thou observe these things, without preferring one to another, and do nothing partially.
22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins; keep thyself pure.
23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake, and thine often infirmities.
24 Some men’s sins are open before hand, and go before unto judgment: but some men’s follow after.
25 Likewise also the good works are manifest before hand, and they that are otherwise, cannot be hid.

Father and Creator:
Thank You for this day, my birthday, and allowing me to start another year. I come to give praise and honor to Your name. Open my heart to Your Word – Amen

Brethren:

Paul lists final instructions for the ecclesiastical order, that is:
Observe the rules that been laid before you
Show NO preferences in dealings of the church, but allow honest sincerity to rule
Do NOT, allow younger men to teach or preach until such times that they may be proven reliable masters of their own souls. Neither allow them any position of governing the church affairs.
R.P. Woitowitz

“Timothy is reminded not to show favoritism nor to act hastily in appointing people to positions of leadership in the church. Others will doubt his own purity if he appoints a person who is later shown to be a wrongdoer (21-22). The reminder to Timothy to keep himself pure does not mean he must no longer drink wine, for if he takes it in reasonable amounts it may help him enjoy better health (23). But (to return to the matter of appointing officers in the church) he must remember that not all the good or all the bad in a person can be seen at first. Sooner or later, however, it will become obvious. Therefore, it is wise not to accept or reject anyone too hastily.”
Bridgeway Bible Commentary

1 Timothy 5:17-20 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)

17  The Elders that rule well, let them be had in double honor, specially they which labor in the word and doctrine.
18 For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn: and, The laborer is worthy of his wages.
19 Against an Elder receive none accusation, but under two or three witnesses.
20 Them that sin, rebuke openly, that the rest also may fear.

Father God, open my ears that I might hear and my eyes that I might see – Amen

Brethren:

Paul moves forward to the elders that govern the church, in particular those that do double duty, by governing and preaching to the congregation. Do not rebuke an elder unless there are two or three witnesses to corroborate the misdeed, do not countenance it. When you do rebuke, do so openly as to shame them, and as a warning to others.

“Having named the qualifications of a bishop or elder in the third chapter, the apostle here speaks of the regard in which the members of the presbytery should be held and the manner in which they should be treated: Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, above all those that toil in the Word and doctrine. All the elders, all the members of the presbytery that are engaged in that excellent office and work of overseeing and ruling the congregation, should be regarded and treated with double honor, partly on account of their age, partly on account of the dignity of their office. This includes, as a matter of course, that those men who devote all their time to the congregation receive such a compensation as will enable them to live decently with their family, in proportion to the average income of the church members. But the apostle singles out those that are engaged in the hard labor, in the toil connected with the teaching of the Word, in proclaiming Christian doctrine. These men, whom we now designate as pastors or ministers, are not only engaged in the arduous work of overseeing the flock of Christ, but also have charge of the fatiguing labor of teaching, both publicly and privately, in public sermons and individual pastoral application.

The apostle next takes up the matter of accusations against the elders of the congregation: Against an elder do not accept a charge except by two or three witnesses. It was to be expected that the ruling elders of the congregation, the members of the presbytery, would be subject to suspicion and criticism, partly from jealousy, partly from ignorance. This situation St. Paul meets in time by giving this rule for cases of that kind. Timothy, as the apostolic delegate, was in no way to accept such accusations, not permit them to be discussed, unless the testimony of at least two or three witnesses was available. It was of prime importance that the dignity of the ministerial office should be guarded, and that mere suspicions and conjectures should not be permitted to hinder the course of the Gospel.

On the other hand, of course, it was necessary to make use of the utmost severity in dealing with a real offense: Those that sin rebuke before all that the others also may have fear. If it should happen that an elder become guilty of some grave offense against morality, such as adultery, drunkenness, and other sins, where the guilt is apparent or easily proved, especially if the official concerned was making a practice of such sins, there Timothy should administer his rebuke immediately and with great emphasis. For it is by means of such offenses that the greatest harm is done in the Christian Church. A sharp, rebuke would have the purpose, not only of correcting the erring brother and bringing him to his senses, but also of serving as a warning to others, that is, to the other members of the presbytery. To use just the right words in a case of this kind and to be tactful in just the right way is not an easy matter. The apostle therefore adds the solemn adjuration: I charge thee before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels that thou observe these points without prejudice, doing nothing according to partiality. He calls upon God, the Lord of heaven, upon Christ Jesus, the Lord of the Church, upon all the elect or holy angels, as witnesses of his earnest charge. Timothy should remember that all these were vitally interested in the work and success of the Church, and should govern all his actions accordingly. His attitude must be one of absolute impartiality, his judgment should be influenced neither by personal likes nor dislikes. As there is no respect of persons with God, so Timothy should discard all outside influences and let the facts of the case decide the matter.” - Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Timothy 5:11-15 - 1599 Geneva Bible

11 But refuse the younger widows: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry.
12 Having damnation, because they have broken the first faith.
13 And likewise also being idle they learn to go about from house to house: yea they are not only idle, but also prattlers and busybodies, speaking things which are not comely.
14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, and bear children, and govern the house, and give none occasion to the adversary to speak evil.
15 For certain are already turned back after Satan.

Father God, help me to understand Your word this morning. Reveal to me what You wish for me to understand. - Amen

Brethren:

Instruct the younger women to marry, (or remarry), and give a godly account of themselves, their households. Let them teach their children to love God and to run the household affairs so that there is no time for idle gossip. As the old saying goes, “idle hands makes the devils playground”
R.P. Woitowitz Sr.

“It is worthy remark, what attention the Holy Ghost hath shown to the honorable women, in every age of the Church, whom He had graciously regenerated, and made eminent for services to his household. What blessed characters are given to the Sarahs, and Rebekahs, and Rachels, and Deborahs, and Jaels, and Hannahs of the Old Testament Scripture: and how interesting the Maries, and Elizabeths, and Joannas, and Dorcases; and other holy women of the New? Mothers in Israel are among the excellent in the earth; and are handed down to us with such marks of blessed testimony as show, that their names are written in the book of life, and are enrolled among those of whom the world is not worthy.”
Robert Hawker

1 Timothy 5:4-7 - 1599 Geneva Bible

4 But if any widow have children or nephews let them learn first to show godliness toward their own house, and to recompense their kindred: for that is an honest thing, and acceptable before God.
5 And she that is a widow indeed and left alone, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
6 But she that liveth in pleasure, is dead, while she liveth.
7 These things therefore warn them of, that they may be blameless.

Heavenly Father, thank you for yet another day to praise Your name, and to live under Your righteousness. - Amen

Brethren:

Paul continues his statements concerning widows, to wit;
Let their families, IF they're able to do so, care for them, for this blesses both them, and themselves, and is pleasing to God.
True widows are the charitable obligation of the church and as such should receive care, for this is the duty of the church. Live life in godliness and prayer.
Those that care only for the carnal desires of this world are dead in Christ, and dead in sin.
R.P. Woitowitz Sr.

“Such are not widows indeed; they are not desolate, or alone, or without persons to take care of them; their children or nephews should, and not suffer the church to be burdened with them. Wherefore it follows, which some understand of the widows, who, instead of casting themselves upon the church for a maintenance, or taking upon them the office of a deaconess, to take care of others, should continue in their own families, and bring up their children and nephews in like manner as they have been brought up by their parents, which will be more pleasing and acceptable unto God; but it is better to interpret it of their children; and so the Ethiopic version expresses it, "let the children first learn to do well to their own house", or family. It is the duty of children to take care of their parents in old age, and provide for them, when they cannot for themselves: this is a lesson they ought to learn in the first place, and a duty which they ought principally to observe; they should not suffer them to come to a church for relief, but first take care of them themselves, as long as they are in any capacity to do it; and these should be their first care before any others; so to do is an act of piety, a religious action, a pious one; it is doing according to the will and law of God, and is well pleasing to him. and to requite their parents; for all the sorrow, pain, trouble, care, and expenses they have been at in bearing and bringing them forth into the world, in taking care of them in their infancy, in bringing them up, giving them an education, providing food and raiment for them, and settling them in the world; wherefore to neglect them in old age, when incapable of providing for themselves, would be base ingratitude; whereas to take care of them is but a requital of them, or a repaying them for former benefits had of them: For that is good and acceptable before God; it is good in itself, and grateful, and well pleasing in his sight; it is part of the good, and perfect, and acceptable will of God; and which, as other actions done in faith, is acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. But she that liveth in pleasure,.... Voluptuously, and deliciously; lives a wanton, loose, and licentious life, serving divers lusts and pleasures:, is dead while she liveth; is dead in trespasses and sins, while she lives in them; is dead morally or spiritually, while she lives a natural or corporeal life." - John Gill

1 Timothy 5:1-3 - 1599 Geneva Bible

1 Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father, and the younger men as brethren,

2 The elder women as mothers, the younger as sisters, with all pureness.

3 Honor widows, which are widows indeed.

Glorious Father and Creator. Thank you for giving me another day to study your word and to give you praise. I have drifted away somewhat in prayer, but today I resumed. I ask for Your forgiveness, and to help me stay on track. - Amen

Brethren:

The Apostle herein instructs Timothy on the proper respect and care of others in age or in need, to wit:

Elder men = Fathers

Elder women = mothers

Younger men = brothers

Younger women = sisters

Widows in need – charity.
Love all in Christ Jesus

“Here the apostle gives rules to Timothy, and in him to other ministers, in reproving. Ministers are reprovers by office; it is a part, though the least pleasing part, of their office; they are to preach the word, to reprove and rebuke, 2 Timothy 4:2. A great difference is to be made in our reproofs, according to the age, quality, and other circumstances, of the persons rebuked; thus, and elder in age or office must be entreated as a father; on some have compassion, making a difference, Judges 1:22. Now the rule is, 1. To be very tender in rebuking elders - elders in age, elders by office. Respect must be had to the dignity of their years and place, and therefore they must not be rebuked sharply nor magisterially; but Timothy himself, though an evangelist, must entreat them as fathers, for this would be the likeliest way to work upon them, and to win upon them. 2. The younger must be rebuked as brethren, with love and tenderness; not as desirous, to spy faults or pick quarrels, but as being willing to make the best of them. There is need of a great deal of meekness in reproving those who deserve reproof. 3. The elder women must be reproved, when there is occasion, as mothers. Hosea 2:2, Plead with your mother, plead. 4. The younger women must be reproved, but reproved as sisters, with all purity. If Timothy, so mortified a man to this world and to the flesh and lusts of it, had need of such a caution as this, much more have we.

Directions are here given concerning the taking of widows into the number of those who were employed by the church and had maintenance from the church: Honour widows that are widows indeed. Honour them, that is, maintain them, admit them into office. There was in those times an office in the church in which widows were employed, and that was to tend the sick and the aged, to look to them by the direction of the deacons. We read of the care taken of widows immediately upon the first forming of the Christian church (Acts 6:1), where the Grecians thought their widows were neglected in the daily ministration and provision made for poor widows. The general rule is to honour widows that are widows indeed, to maintain them, to relieve them with respect and tenderness.”

Matthew Henry

1 Timothy 4:12 - 1599 Geneva Bible

12 Let no man despise thy youth, but be unto them that believe, an ensample, in word, in conversation, in love, in spirit, in faith and in pureness.

15 These things exercise, and give thyself unto them, that it may be seen how thou profitest among all men.
16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto learning: continue therein: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.


Lord forgive my stumbling of yesterday. I gave into idle talk and did not edify my brother. Help me in my failings, and lift me up to study your word this morning. - Amen


“The quality of mercy is twice blessed, it blesses both he that receives and he that grants”


Brethren:

Paul herein states that although his pupil is a young man he is now and older man in the faith. That is to say that his teachings and learning accelerated faster than most men. Therefore allow no persons dispute or despise his age. In this he goes on to say, that in all things to show himself approved, thereby blessing himself and those that hear the Gospel of Christ being preached. - R.P. Woitowitz Sr.


“Paul here gives Timothy directions concerning his own conduct, especially as he was yet a young man, and had such difficulties upon his hands. He advises him to take a great deal of care how he behaved both in public and private, and particularly that he gave himself entirely to the work of the ministry, 1 Timothy 4:12-16. St. Paul wrote in a popular style; and, therefore, uses many words to the same purpose, to express the thing more vehemently. However, if any desire to distinguish, they may refer in word to his speech, and in conversation to his behaviour. In charity, may possibly refer more especially to that love which they owed the Gentile Christians. In spirit, means in the temper or disposition of mind;—"in a candid, yet zealous spirit.


The word ΄ελετα is used to denote all the preparatory exercises of mind or body made use of by those who were desirous of excelling in any art or science. St. Paul therefore recommends it to Timothy, by proper previous exercises to qualify himself for excelling in the discharge of the work of an evangelist: "Make these things your daily care and study." They who had the gifts of the Spirit in a supernatural manner, were to read and study, as well as to teach others; thus they stirred up the gift that was in them, which by negligence they would have quenched. Surely then, the pastors of the church now-a-days have much more reason to read and to study. As Timothy's taking heed to himself through divine grace, and to his teaching of others, and persevering therein, was necessary to his own salvation; so it was necessary in those who were instructed by him, that they, through the same grace of God, should take heed to themselves, practise the duties of the Christian life, and persevere therein; otherwise it was not in Timothy's power to become the instrument of saving them. It seems an obvious remark here, that the salvation of others may, under the blessing of God, have considerable influence upon a man's own salvation; as the better those about him are, the more advantage he has for religious improvement; the fewer hindrances from duty, and temptations to sin. But certainly, the thought chiefly referred to, is, the necessity of acting faithfully in the ministry, if pastors desire to be partakers of the divine promise of salvation; in which persons who betray so important a trust can have no part.” Thomas Coke

1 Timothy 4:9-10 - 1599 Geneva Bible

9 This is a true saying, and by all means worthy to be received.
10 For therefore we labor and are rebuked, because we trust in the living God, which is the Savior of all men, specially of those that believe.

Lord, today is going to be a good day that you have given me. I will read and study your word this morning, and seek to live up to it. - Amen

Brethren:

We do indeed serve a LIVING God. One who was tempted and triumphed over all of those temptations. In the garden wherein he wast betrayed – He triumphed. When brought before Pilate – He triumphed. When He was crucified – He triumphed. When death took Him – He triumphed by rising again to be the Savior of all men. - R.P. Woitowitz Sr.

“That is, of entire credit, and of the most earnest and continued attention and regard. For, therefore — On this account, because we are assured of the excellence and necessity of this godliness, and of the advantages attending it in time and in eternity; we both labour and suffer reproach — Take all manner of pains, and undergo all kinds of hardships, regarding neither wealth, nor honour, nor pleasure, nor any thing this world can offer; because we trust — ηλπικαμεν, we have trusted, and at present do trust, (the word denoting continuation of action,) in the living God — Rest on him for the performance of his promises, fully persuaded he will give the life and felicity he has promised; who is the Saviour of all men — Saving them from many evils, and supplying them with manifold mercies; preserving them in this life, and willing to save them eternally; but especially — In a more eminent manner, is he the Saviour of those that believe — Saving them from their sins here, and from the consequences of them hereafter. These things command and teach — For they are of infinite importance.” - Joseph Benson

1 Timothy 4:6 1599 - Geneva Bible

6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, which hast been nourished up in the words of faith, and of good doctrine which thou hast continually followed.


Father God, help me to understand your word this morning. Forgive my sinful nature. - Amen

Brethren:

The Apostle exhorts Timothy to be, in all ways, a preacher of sound doctrine. Do not turn away from it. Turn neither to the left or the right (Read Deuteronomy 5:32), but instead stay on the the path that has been taught to you. In this way you will be a good pastor of the Word of God, that is the Gospel of Christ. - R.P. Woitowitz Sr.

“By acting as I command thee, thou wilt show that thou art a good minister of Jesus Christ, and that thou hast been nourished from thy youth upon the doctrines of faith. The apostle seems to allude here to Timothy's Christian education. Where unto thou hast attained and which thou hast thoroughly understood.” - Adam Clarke

1 Timothy 4:1-51599 Geneva Bible

1 Now the Spirit speaketh evidently, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, and shall give heed unto spirits of error, and doctrines of devils,
2 Which speak lies through hypocrisy, and have their consciences burned with an hot iron,
3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats which God hath created to be received with giving thanks of them which believe and know the truth.
4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing ought to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving.
5 For it is sanctified by the word of God, and prayer.



Lord, hear my prayer this morning that I might understand your word – Amen

Brethren:


The Apostle Paul sets down the glimpse of the great falling away, to believe the lies of Satan and of those that have gone astray, that is to say men. He uses as an example the eating, (or non-eating) of meat which was of the OT. The dietary laws of the OT and since we're no longer under the curse of the law, it should not be despised or refused if offered up with praise and thanksgiving. Every good gift comes from our Father who sits on the throne. (Read James 1:17)


“It is proper to provide against the danger which the Holy Spirit forewarns to be fast approaching, namely, that false teachers will come, who shall hold out trifles as the doctrine of faith, and who, placing all holiness in outward exercises, shall throw into the shade the spiritual worship of God. This warning was advantageous in the age of the Apostle Paul, that both pastors and others might give earnest attention to pure doctrine, and not suffer themselves to be deceived. To us in the present day it is not less useful, when we perceive that nothing has happened which was not foretold by an express prophecy of the Spirit. Besides, we may here remark; how great care God exercises about his Church, when he gives so early warning of dangers. Satan has, indeed, manifold arts for leading us into error, and attacks us by astonishing stratagems; but, on the other hand, fortifies us sufficiently, if we did not of our own accord choose to be deceived. There is therefore no reason to complain that darkness is more powerful than light, or that truth is vanquished by falsehood; but, on the contrary, we suffer the punishment of our carelessness and indolence, when we are led aside from the right way of salvation. It is an argument drawn from contrast; for “holy” and “profane” are things contrary to each other. Let us now see what is the sanctification of all good things, which belong to the sustenance of the present life. Paul testifies that it consists of “the word of God and prayer.” But it ought to be observed, that this word must be embraced by faith, in order that it may be advantageous; for, although God himself sanctifies all things by the Spirit of his mouth, yet we do not obtain that benefit but by faith.”
John Calvin