1 Timothy 5:1
“Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Rebuke not an elder,.... By whom is meant, not an elder in office, but in age; for elders by office are afterwards…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Rebuke not an elder - The word “elder” here is not used in the sense in which it often is, to denote an officer of the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Rebuke not an elder - That is, an elderly person; for the word πρεσβυτερος is here taken in its natural sense, and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Timothy 5:1-2
Here the apostle gives rules to Timothy, and in him to other ministers, in reproving. Ministers are reprovers by office;…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Timothy's demeanour generally towards his flock
1. Rebuke not an elder The Greek for -rebuke" occurring only here in N.…
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