1 Timothy 5:2
“The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The elder women as mothers,.... When they offend in any point, they are to be reasoned, and argued, and pleaded with, as…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The elder women as mothers - Showing still the same respect for age, and for the proprieties of life. No son who had…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The elder women as mothers - Treating them with the respect due to their age.
The younger as sisters - Feel for every…
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
with all purity Accurately in; the R.V. shews the connexion of the phrase with -the younger" by a colon instead of comma…
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