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himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye | reconciled to God, 2 Cor. v. 18-20. But contrariwise, when they saw that the Gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the Gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter, Gal. ii. 7. But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the Gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts, 1 Thess. ii. 4. But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me, according to the commandment of God our Saviour, Tit. i. 3. See also on Rom. i. ver. i. clause 2.

VER. 12.

Καὶ χάριν ἔχω τῷ ἐνδυναμώσαντί με Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ τῷ Κυρίῳ ἡμῶν, ὅτι πιστόν με ἡγήσατο, θέμενος εἰς διακονίαν·

And I thank Jesus Christ our Lord, bwho hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

See on Eph. v. ver. 4. clause 3. b See on 1 Cor. xv. ver. 10. clause 4. e See on ver. 11. clause 4.

VER. 13.

Τὸν πρότερον ὄντα βλάσφημον καὶ διώκτὴν καὶ ὑβριστήν ἀλλ ̓ ηλεήθην, ὅτι ἀγνοῶν ἐποίησα ἐν ἀπιστία

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a Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

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* See on Acts viii. ver. 3.

See on Rom. v. ver. 20. clause 2. "I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth, Acts xxvi. 9.

VER. 14.

Ὑπερεπλεόνασε δὲ ἡ χάρις τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν μετὰ πίστεως καὶ ἀγάπης τῆς ἐν

Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ.

And the grace of our Lord b was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

be dead with him, we shall also live
a It is a faithful saying: For if we
This is a
with him, 2 Tim. ii. 11.
will that thou affirm constantly, that
faithful saying, and these things I
they which have believed in God
might be careful to maintain good
works. These things are good and
profitable unto men, Tit. iii. 8.

bI came not to send peace, but a sword, Matt. x. 34. Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many, xx. 28. I came not to call the righteous, Mark ii. 17. He came unto his own, and his own received him not, John i. 11. Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go, viii. 14. I came not to judge the world, xii. 47. For this cause came I into the world, xviii. 37. Whose are the fathers, and of whom, as concerning the flesh, Christ came, Rom. ix. 5.

c See on Matt. i. ver. 21. clause 3. least of all saints, is this grace given, 4 Unto me, who am less than the that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, Eph. iii. 8.

VER. 16.

̓Αλλὰ διὰ τοῦτο ηλεήθην, ἵνα ἐν ἐμοὶ πρώτῳ ἐνδείξηται Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς τὴν πᾶσαν μακροθυμίαν, πρὸς ὑποτύπωσιν τῶν μελλόντων πιστεύειν ἐπ ̓ αὐτῷ εἰς ζωὴν αἰώνιον.

a Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, b that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all long-suffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

a That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his

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1 TIM. 1. 16—20.—11. 1, 2.

grace; in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus, Eph. ii. 7.

b. See on Rom. ii. ver. 4. clauses 2, 3. c See on Mark xvi. ver. 16. clause 1.

VER. 17.

Τῷ δὲ βασιλεῖ τῶν αἰώνων ἀφθάρτω, ἀοράτῳ, μόνω σοφῷ Θεῷ τιμὴ καὶ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Αμήν.

Now unto the King eternal, bimmortal, invisible, the only wise God, e be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

a See on Matt. vi. ver. 13. clause 3. b See on John v. ver. 26. clause 1.

See on John i. ver. 18. clause 1. a To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen, Rom. xvi. 27. To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen, Jude 25.

* See on Rom. xi. ver. 36. clause 2.

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c See on 1 Cor. v. ver. 4, 5.

d But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should 1 Cor. xi. 32. And if any man obey not be condemned with the world, not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother, 2 Thess. iii. 14, 15.

CHAP. II. VER. 1.

Παρακαλῶ οὖν πρῶτον πάντων ποιεῖσε θαι δεήσεις, προσευχὰς, ἐντεύξεις, εὐχα ριστίας ὑπὲρ πάντων ἀνθρώπων,

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and Εiving of thanks, ^ be made for all men ; * Or, desire.

a

a See ver. 4. And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent, Acts xvii. 30. And the Lord make you to increase and abound in

a See on 2 Cor. i. ver. 12. clause 1. love one toward another, and toward

b See on ver. 6.

c See on Gal. v. ver. 4.

But they that will be rich fall into temptation, and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and

per

dition, 1 Tim vi. 9. And the Fain

descended, and the floods
came, and
the winds blew, and beat upon that
house; and it fell: and great was
the fall of it, Matt. vii. 27.

all men, even as we do toward you,
1 Thess. iii. 12.

VER. 2.

Ὑπὲρ βασιλέων, καὶ πάντων τῶν ἐν υπεροχῇ ὄντων· ἵνα ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον βίον διάγωμεν ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμ νότητι

a For kings, and for all that are in authority; b that we may lead a quiet

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* Or, eminent place.

a See on Rom. xiii. ver. 1. b See on Rom xii. ver. 18. < See on Luke i. ver. 75.

1 TIM. II. 2-8.

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intercession for them, Heb. vii. 25. But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises, viii. 6. And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testa

4 See on Rom. xii. ver. 17. clause 2. ment, that by means of death, for the

VER. 3.

Τοῦτο γὰρ καλὸν καὶ ἀπόδεκτον ἐνώς πιον τοῦ σωτῆρος ἡμῶν Θεοῦ·

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of b God our Saviour;

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redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance, ix. 15 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than

a See on Rom. xii. ver. 1. clause 2. that of Abel, xii. 24. And if b See on Luke i. ver 47.

VER. 4.

Ὃς πάντας ἀνθρώπους θέλει σωθῆναι, καὶ εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας ἐλθεῖν.

a Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

aSee on John i. ver. 7. clause 2. and Matt. viii. ver. 11. clause 1.

VER. 5.

Εἷς γὰρ Θεὸς, εἷς καὶ μεσίτης Θεοῦ καὶ ἀνθρώπων, ἄνθρωπος Χριστὸς Ἰησοῦς,

For there is one God, band one mediator between God and men, the eman Christ Jesus;

3 Is he the God of the Jews only ? is henot also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: Seeing it is one God which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith, Rom. iii. 29, 30. For there is

no difference between the Jew and the Greek; for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved, x. 12, 13. But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him ; and one Lord | Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him, 1 Cor. viii. 6. O God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all, Eph. iv. 6.

Neither is there any days-man betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both, Job ix. 33. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make

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any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, 1 John ii. 1.

"See on Matt. xvi. ver. 13. clause 4.

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Εἰς ὃ ἐτέθην ἐγὼ κήρυξ καὶ ἀπόστολος, ἀλήθειαν λέγω ἐν Χριστῷ, οὐ ψεύδομαι) διδάσκαλος ἐθνῶν ἐν πίστει καὶ ἀληθείᾳ.

Whereunto I am a ordained a preacher, band an apostle, (e I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not ;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.

a See on Mark iii. ver. 14. clause 1. b See on Rom. i. ver. 1. clause 3.

See on Rom. i. ver. 9. clause 1. d See on Acts ix. ver. 15. clause 2.

VER. 8.

δρας ἐν παντὶ τόπῳ, ἐπαίροντας ὁσίους Βούλομαι οὖν προσεύχεσθαι τοὺς ἄν χεῖρας χωρὶς ὀργῆς καὶ διαλογισμοῦ.

a I will therefore that men pray every where, b lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

a See on Luke xviii. ver. 1.

b Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure, Job xvi. 17. I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD, Psal. xxvi. 6. If I

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regard iniquity in my heart, the LORD will not hear me, lxvi. 18. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight, Prov. xv. 8. The sacrifice of the wicked abomination; how much more when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? xxi. 27. And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you; yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood, Isa. i. 15. And now, I pray you, beseech God that he will be gracious unto us: this hath been by your means: will he regard your persons? saith the LORD of hosts. Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand, Mal. i. 9, 10. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded, Jam. iv. 8. For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight, 1 John iii. 20-22.

c See on Matt. v. ver. 24. clause 1. d But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him, Heb. xi. 6. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering: for he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways, Jam. i. 6—8.

VER. 9.

Ωσαύτως καὶ τὰς γυναῖκας ἐν κατασ πολῇ κοσμίῳ, μετὰ αἰδοῦς καὶ σωφροσύνης κοσμεῖν ἑαυτὰς, μὴ ἐν πλέγμασιν, ἢ χρυσῷ, ἢ μαργαρίταις, ἢ ἱματισμῷ που

λυτελεῖ·

a In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel,

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with shamefacedness and sobriety; © not with broidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array ;

* Or, plaited.

a Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. For after this manner, in the old time, the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being în subjection unto their own husbands, 1 Pet. iii. 3-5.

b Moreover, the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks, and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet, Isa. iii. 16. The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed, Tit. ii. 3—5

In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon, The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers, The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the head-bands, and the tablets, and the ear-rings, The rings, and nose-jewels, The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping-pins, The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails. And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well-set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty, Isa. iii. 18-24. didst trust in thine own beauty, and playedst the harlot because of thy renown, and pouredst out thy formications on every one that passed by:

But thou

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I Tim. It. 9--15.--U11.

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Eve.

his it was. And of thy garments thou didst take, and deckedst thy high

VER. 1S. places with divers colours, and play

'Αδάμ γαρ πρώτος επλάσθη, είτα Εύα. edst the harlot thereupon: the like things shall not come, neither shall it

a For Adam was first formed, then be so. Thou hast also taken thy fair jewels of my gold and of my silver, a And the Lord God'caused a deep which I bad given thee, and madest sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept : to thyself images of men, and didst and he took one of his ribs, and closed commit whoredom with them; And up the flesh instead thereof. And the tookest thy broidered garments, and rib, which the LORD God had taken coveredst them: and thou hast set from man, made he a woman, and mine oil and mine incense before brought her unto the man, Gen. ii. them. My meat also which I gave 21, 22. For the man is not of the thee, fine flour, and oil, and honey, woman; but the woman of the man. wherewith I fed thee, thou hast even Neither was the man created for the set it before them for a sweet savour : woman; but the woman for the man, and thus it was, saith the Lord God. i Cor. xi. 8, 9. Moreover, thou hast taken thy sons and thy daughters, whom thou hast

VER. 14. born unto me, and these bast thou Και 'Αδάμ ουκ ήπατήθη, ή δε γυνή Sacrificed unto them to be devoured. | απατηθείσα εν παραβάσει γέγονε, Is this of thy whoredoms a small matter, That thou hast slain my children, the woman being deceived was in the

a And Adam was not deceived, but and delivered them to cause them to pass through the fire for them? And

transgression. in all thine abominations and thy a And when the woman saw that whoredoms thou hast not remember the tree was good for food, and that it ed the days of thy youth, when thou was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree wast naked and bare, and wast pol- to be desired to make one wise, she luted in thy blood. And it came to took of the fruit thereof, and did eat; pass, after all thy wickedness, (woe, and gave also unto her husband with woe unto thee! saith the Lord God, her, and he did eat, Gen. iii. 6. But Ezek. xvi. 15-23.

I fear, lest by any means, as the ser

pent beguiled Eve through his subVER. 10.

tilty, so your minds should be cor'Αλλ' (και πρέπει γυναιξίν επαγγελλομέ- | rupted from the simplicity that is in ναις θεοσέβειαν) δι' έργων αγαθών. Christ, 2 Cor. xi. 3. a But (which becometh women pro

VER. 15. fessing godliness) with good works.

Σωθήσεται δε δια της τεκνογονίας, εάν a See on Matt. vii. ver. 24. clause 1.

μείνωσιν εν πίστει και αγάπη και αγιασ VER. 11.

μώ μετά σωφροσύνης. Γυνή εν ησυχία μανθανέτω εν πάση Notwithstanding she shall be saved υποταγή:

in childbeuring, & if they continue in a Let the women learn in silence with faith and charity and holiness with b suall subjection.

briety. * See on 1 Cor. xiv. ver. 34, 35.

See on John viii. ver. 31.

b See on 1 Thess. v. ver. 6. clause 3. VER. 12.

CHAP. III.-VER. 1. Γυναικί δε διδάσκειν ούκ επιτρέπω, ουδε αυθεντείν ανδρός, αλλ' είναι εν ησυχία.

Πιστός ο λόγος εί τις επισκοπής ορέγε

ται, καλού έργου επιθυμεί. e But I suffer not a woman to teach, b nor to usurp authority over the man, This is a true saying, If a man desire brut to be in silence.

a the office of a bishop, he desireth a good

work. a See 1 Cor. xiv. ver. 35.

See on 1 Cor. xi. ver. 3. clause 2. a Sec on Acts xi. ver. 30.

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