Teks -- 1 Timothy 6:3 (NET)

6:3 If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words (that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

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Robertson: 1Ti 6:3 - Teacheth a different doctrine

Teacheth a different doctrine ( heterodidaskalei ).

See note on 1Ti 1:3 for this verb, present active indicative here in condition of first class.

Robertson: 1Ti 6:3 - Consenteth not

Consenteth not ( mē proserchetai ).

Also condition of first class with mē instead of ou . Proserchomai (old verb, to come to, to approach, with dative) is common enough in N.T. (Heb 4:16; Heb 7:25, etc.), but in the metaphorical sense of coming to one’ s ideas, assenting to, here only in N.T., but is so used in Philo and Irenaeus (Ellicott).

Robertson: 1Ti 6:3 - Sound words

Sound words ( hugiainousin logois ).

See note on 1Ti 1:10 for hugiainō .

Robertson: 1Ti 6:3 - The words of our Lord Jesus Christ

The words of our Lord Jesus Christ ( tois tou kuriou hēmōn Iēsou Christou ).

Either subjective genitive (the words from the Lord Jesus, a collection of his sayings in Lock’ s opinion like 1Ti 5:18; Act 20:35, at least in the Spirit of Jesus as Act 16:7; 1Co 11:23) or objective genitive about Jesus like 2Ti 1:8; 1Co 1:18.

Robertson: 1Ti 6:3 - According to godliness

According to godliness ( kata eusebeian ).

Promoting (designed for) godliness as in Tit 1:1.

Vincent: 1Ti 6:3 - Teach otherwise

Teach otherwise ( ἑτεροδιδασκαλεῖ )

See on 1Ti 1:3.

Vincent: 1Ti 6:3 - Consent

Consent ( προσέρχεται )

Lit. draw nigh . To approach as one who confidingly accepts another's proffer. Hence, to assent to . Comp. Act 10:28; 1Pe 2:4; Heb 4:16; Heb 10:22. Often in lxx, and habitually in the literal sense. The figurative sense, Sir. 1:27, 30; 4:15; 6:26. o P. The phrase only here.

Vincent: 1Ti 6:3 - Of our Lord, etc

Of our Lord, etc.

Either concerning our Lord, or spoken by him. Probably the latter, according to N.T. usage, in which word of the Lord or word of God commonly means the word that proceeds from God. The phrase words of our Lord Jesus Christ only here.

Vincent: 1Ti 6:3 - Doctrine which is according to godliness

Doctrine which is according to godliness ( τῇ κατ εὐσέβειαν διδασκαλίᾳ )

The phrase only here. See on 1Ti 1:10. For εὐσέβεια , on 1Ti 2:2.

Wesley: 1Ti 6:3 - If any teach otherwise

Than strict practical holiness in all Its branches.

Wesley: 1Ti 6:3 - And consent not to sound words

Literally, healthful words; words that have no taint of falsehood, or tendency to encourage sin.

Wesley: 1Ti 6:3 - And the doctrine which is after godliness

Exquisitely contrived to answer all the ends, and secure every interest, of real piety.

JFB: 1Ti 6:3 - teach otherwise

Than I desire thee to "teach" (1Ti 6:2). The Greek indicative implies, he puts not a merely supposed case, but one actually existing, 1Ti 1:3, "Every one who teaches otherwise," that is, who teaches heterodoxy.

JFB: 1Ti 6:3 - consent not

Greek, "accede not to."

JFB: 1Ti 6:3 - wholesome

"sound" (1Ti 1:10): opposed to the false teachers' words, unsound through profitless science and immorality.

JFB: 1Ti 6:3 - words of our Lord Jesus Christ

Paul's inspired words are not merely his own, but are also Christ's words.

Clarke: 1Ti 6:3 - If any man teach otherwise

If any man teach otherwise - It appears that there were teachers of a different kind in the Church, a sort of religious levellers, who preached that the converted servant had as much right to the master’ s service as the master had to his. Teachers of this kind have been in vogue long since the days of Paul and Timothy

Clarke: 1Ti 6:3 - And consent not to wholesome words

And consent not to wholesome words - Ὑγιαινουσι λογοις Healing doctrines - doctrines which give nourishment and health to the soul, which is the true character of all the doctrines taught by our Lord Jesus Christ; doctrines which are according to godliness - securing as amply the honor and glory of God, as they do the peace, happiness, and final salvation of man

All this may refer to the general tenor of the Gospel; and not to any thing said, or supposed to have been said, by our Lord, relative to the condition of slaves. With political questions, or questions relative to private rights, our Lord scarcely ever meddled; he taught all men to love one another; to respect each other’ s rights; to submit to each other; to show all fidelity; to be obedient, humble, and meek; and to know that his kingdom was not of this world.

Calvin: 1Ti 6:3 - If anyone teacheth differently // And consenteth not to sound words // And to the doctrine which is according to godliness

3.If anyone teacheth differently The wordἑτεροδιδασκαλεῖ, being a compound, may also, not improperly, be translated, teacheth other things Yet there is no ambiguity as to the meaning; for he condemns all those who do not agree with this manner of teaching, although they do not openly and avowedly oppose sound doctrine. It is possible that he who does not profess any wicked or open error may yet, by endeavoring to insinuate himself by means of silly babbling, corrupt the doctrine of godliness; for, when there is no progress, and no edification in the doctrine itself, there is already a departure from the ordinance of Christ. Now although Paul does not speak of the avowed supporters of wicked doctrines, but of vain and irreligious teachers, who, by their ambition or covetousness, disfigure the plain and simple doctrine of godliness, yet we see with what sharpness and severity he attacks them. Nor need we wonder at this; for it is almost impossible to tell how much injury is done by preaching that is hypocritical and altogether framed for the purposes of ostentation and of idle display. But who they are that are blamed by him, appears more clearly from what immediately follows —

And consenteth not to sound words This clause is intended to explain the former. It frequently happens that such men as are here described, carried away by foolish curiosity, despise everything that is useful and solid, and thus indulge in wanton freaks, like unruly horses. And what is this but to reject the sound words of Christ? for they are called “sound” or “healthful,” because they give health to us, or are fitted to promote it.

And to the doctrine which is according to godliness This has the same meaning with the former clause; for the “doctrine” will not be consistent with “godliness,” if it do not instruct us in the fear and worship of God, if it do not edify our faith, if it do not train us to patience, humility, and all the duties of that love which we owe to our fellowmen. Whoever, therefore, does not strive to teach usefully, does not teach as he ought to do; and not only so, but that doctrine is neither godly nor sound, whatever may be the brilliancy of its display, that does not tend to the profit of the hearers.

TSK: 1Ti 6:3 - any // to wholesome // the words // the doctrine

any : 1Ti 1:3, 1Ti 1:6; Rom 16:17; Gal 1:6, Gal 1:7

to wholesome : 1Ti 1:10; 2Ti 1:13, 2Ti 4:3; Tit 1:9, Tit 2:1, Tit 2:2 *Gr: Pro 15:4; Tit 1:9, Tit 3:8

the words : Mat 22:21, Mat 28:20; 1Th 4:1, 1Th 4:2, 1Th 4:8

the doctrine : 1Ti 4:7, 1Ti 4:8; Tit 1:1, Tit 2:11-14; 2Pe 1:3-7

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Poole: 1Ti 6:3 - If any man teach otherwise // And consent not to wholesome words // Even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness

If any man teach otherwise if there be any person who either more publicly or more privately shall take upon him to instruct people otherwise.

And consent not to wholesome words: what he means by wholesome words his next words show; they are called wholesome because they tend to prevent the sickness of sin, or to cure the soul of its spiritual distempers.

Even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness words either spoken by Christ, or from Christ, or tending to his honour and glory, or to the promoting of piety and godliness, or which are according to the rule of godliness.

PBC: 1Ti 6:3

1Ti 6:3

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Gill: 1Ti 6:3 - If any man teach otherwise // or teach another doctrine // and consent not to wholesome words // even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ // And to the doctrine which is according to godliness

If any man teach otherwise,.... Or another doctrine, as the Syriac version renders it; a doctrine different from what the apostle had now taught, concerning the duty of servants to their masters; as did the false teachers, who despised dominion or government; not only civil government, and so spoke evil of rulers and magistrates; and church government, and therefore reviled the apostles, elders, and pastors of churches; but family government, and encouraged disobedience to parents and masters; see 2Pe 2:10

or teach another doctrine, from that of the Bible, of Christ and his apostles:

and consent not to wholesome words: such as the doctrines of the Gospel; they are food to the saints, milk for babes, and meat for strong men; they are sweet and savoury food to a spiritual taste; they are nourishing, and the means of a spiritual growth; they are salutary and healthful; they have no corruption, taint, or poison in them:

even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ; the doctrines which he preached when on each, who was anointed with the Spirit of God without measure, to preach the Gospel, and by whom all the doctrines of grace and truth came; or the doctrines relating to Christ, to his person, offices, grace, righteousness, sacrifice and satisfaction; to what he is, has done, does, and will do.

And to the doctrine which is according to godliness. The whole Gospel is the mystery of godliness; it is the truth that is after it, and it has a tendency to promote true godliness in heart and life: even such is the nature of the more distinguishing doctrines of it, which are charged with licentiousness; as the doctrine of eternal and personal election; for though it is not of works, but of grace, yet holiness is a means fixed in election, and an end secured by it; it is the source and spring of all real holiness; holiness of heart is an evidence of it to believers themselves; and holiness of life is an evidence of it to the world; nor can anything more powerfully engage men to it than the consideration that they are chosen of God to grace and glory. The covenant of grace, which is absolute and unconditional, provides for both internal and external holiness; and the promises of it, under the influence of grace, powerfully operate in the minds of believers, to the cleansing of them from all impurity of flesh and spirit, and to the perfecting of holiness in the fear of the Lord: and so the doctrines of free justification, by the righteousness of Christ, which does not make void the law, nor discourage good works; and of Christ's bearing the sins of his people, and making satisfaction for them, that they being dead to sin might live unto righteousness; and of redemption of them by the blood of Christ from sin, Satan, and the law, which is done that they might be a peculiar people, zealous of good works; and of the effectual calling of them, which is with an holy calling; and of their final perseverance in grace and holiness, are all of them doctrines according to godliness, and greatly encourage and promote it: now, whoever does not accede to these truths, and acquiesce in them, but differs from them, and teaches the reverse of them, he is a false teacher, and is all that the apostle says in the next words.