1 Timothy 1:7
“Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Desiring to be teachers of the law,.... They were very fond of being called Rabbi, Rabbi, and styled doctors of the law,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Desiring to be teachers of the law - That is, to have the credit and reputation of being well versed in the law of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Teachers of the law - To be esteemed or celebrated as rabbins; to be reputed cunning in solving knotty questions and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Timothy 1:5-11
Here the apostle instructs Timothy how to guard against the judaizing teachers, or others who mingled fables and endless…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
understanding More exactly, though they understand; the negative particle used shews that the clause is subordinate to,…
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