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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Holding the mystery of the faith,.... The doctrine of the Gospel, called the "faith", because it contains things to be…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Holding the mystery of the faith - On the word “mystery,” see notes on 1Co 2:7. It means that which had been concealed,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Holding the mystery of the faith - Instead of της πιστεως, the faith, one MS. (the readings of which are found in the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Timothy 3:8-13
We have here the character of deacons: these had the care of the temporal concerns of the church, that is, the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the mystery of the faith Apparently repeated again 1Ti 3:16 as -the mystery of godliness." The word -mystery" is…
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