Teks -- 1 Timothy 4:12 (NET)

4:12 Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

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Robertson: 1Ti 4:12 - Despise

Despise ( kataphroneitō ).

Imperative active third singular of kataphroneō , old verb, to think down on, to despise (Rom 2:4).

Robertson: 1Ti 4:12 - Thy youth

Thy youth ( sou tēs neotētos ).

Genitive case of old word (from neos ) as in Mar 10:20.

Robertson: 1Ti 4:12 - Be thou

Be thou ( ginou ).

Present middle imperative of ginomai . "Keep on becoming thou."

Robertson: 1Ti 4:12 - An ensample

An ensample ( tupos ).

Old word from tuptō , a type. Pauline use of the word (1Th 1:7; 2Th 3:9; Phi 3:17; Tit 2:7).

Robertson: 1Ti 4:12 - To them that believe

To them that believe ( tōn pistōn ).

Objective genitive.

Robertson: 1Ti 4:12 - In word

In word ( en logōi ).

In conversation as well as in public speech.

Robertson: 1Ti 4:12 - In manner of life

In manner of life ( en anastrophēi ).

"In bearing"(Gal 1:13; Eph 4:22).

Robertson: 1Ti 4:12 - In purity

In purity ( en hagneiāi ).

Old word from hagneuō (hagnos ). Sinlessness of life. Used of a Nazirite (Num 6:2, Num 6:21). Only here and 1Ti 5:2 in N.T.

Vincent: 1Ti 4:12 - Youth

Youth ( νεότητος )

o P. See Luk 18:21. Act 26:4. See Introduction, VII. Timothy was probably from 38 to 40 years old at this time.

Vincent: 1Ti 4:12 - In word

In word ( ἐν λόγῳ )

Including teaching and verbal intercourse of every kind.

Vincent: 1Ti 4:12 - Conversation

Conversation ( ἀναστροφῇ )

Comp. Gal 1:13; Eph 4:22; Jam 3:13. A favorite word with Peter. See on 1Pe 1:15.

Vincent: 1Ti 4:12 - In spirit

In spirit

Omit.

Vincent: 1Ti 4:12 - Purity

Purity ( ἁγνίᾳ )

Only here and 1Ti 5:2. Ἁγνός pure , 1Ti 5:22; Tit 2:5. In Paul, 2Co 8:11; 2Co 11:2; Phi 4:8. Also in James, Peter, and 1 John. Ἁγνότης purity , 2Co 6:6; 2Co 11:3. o lxx, o Class. Ἁγνός always with a moral sense; not limited to sins of the flesh, but covering purity in motives as well as in acts. In 1Jo 3:3, of Christ. In 2Co 11:2, of virgin purity. In Jam 3:17, as a characteristic of heavenly wisdom. Ἁγνῶς purely (Phi 1:17), of preaching the gospel with unmixed motives. The verb ἁγνίζειν to purify , which in lxx is used only of ceremonial purification, has that meaning in four of the seven instances in N.T. (Joh 11:55; Act 21:24, Act 21:26; Act 24:18). In the others (Jam 4:8; 1Pe 1:22; 1Jo 3:3) it is used of purifying the heart and soul.

Wesley: 1Ti 4:12

Let no one have reason to despise thee for thy youth. To prevent this, Be a pattern in word - Public and private.

Wesley: 1Ti 4:12 - In spirit

In your whole temper.

Wesley: 1Ti 4:12 - In faith

When this is placed in the midst of several other Christian graces, it generally means a particular branch of it; fidelity or faithfulness.

JFB: 1Ti 4:12 - Let no man despise thy youth

Act so as to be respected in spite of thy youth (1Co 16:11; Tit 2:15); compare "youthful" as to Timothy (2Ti 2:22). He was but a mere youth when he joined Paul (Act 16:1-3). Eleven years had elapsed since then to the time subsequent to Paul's first imprisonment. He was, therefore, still young; especially in comparison with Paul, whose place he was filling; also in relation to elderly presbyters whom he should "entreat as a father" (1Ti 5:1), and generally in respect to his duties in rebuking, exhorting, and ordaining (1Ti 3:1), which ordinarily accord best with an elderly person (1Ti 5:19).

JFB: 1Ti 4:12 - be thou an example

Greek, "become a pattern" (Tit 2:7); the true way of making men not to despise (slight, or disregard) thy youth.

JFB: 1Ti 4:12 - in word

In all that thou sayest in public and private.

JFB: 1Ti 4:12 - conversation

That is, "behavior" the Old English sense of the word.

JFB: 1Ti 4:12 - in charity . . . faith

The two cardinal principles of the Christian (Gal 5:6). The oldest manuscripts omit, "in spirit."

JFB: 1Ti 4:12 - in purity

Simplicity of holy motive followed out in consistency of holy action [ALFORD] (1Ti 5:22; 2Co 6:6; Jam 3:17; Jam 4:8; 1Pe 1:22).

Clarke: 1Ti 4:12 - Let no man despise thy youth

Let no man despise thy youth - Act with all the gravity and decorum which become thy situation in the Church. As thou art in the place of an elder, act as an elder. Boyish playfulness ill becomes a minister of the Gospel, whatever his age may be. Concerning Timothy’ s age see the conclusion of the preface to this epistle

Clarke: 1Ti 4:12 - Be thou an example of the believers

Be thou an example of the believers - It is natural for the flock to follow the shepherd; if he go wrong, they will go wrong also

"Himself a wanderer from the narrow way

His silly sheep, no wonder if they stray.

Though, according to the just judgement of God, they who die in their sins have their blood on their own head; yet, if they have either gone into sin or continued in it through the watchman’ s fault, their blood will God require at his hand. How many have endeavored to excuse their transgressions by alleging, in vindication of their conduct, "Our minister does so, and he is more wise and learned than we."What an awful account must such have to give to the Head of the Church when he appears

Clarke: 1Ti 4:12 - In word

In word - Εν λογῳ· In doctrine; teach nothing but the truth of God, because nothing but that will save souls

Clarke: 1Ti 4:12 - In conversation

In conversation - Εν αναστροφῃ· In the whole of thy conduct in every department which thou fillest in all thy domestic as well as public relations, behave thyself well

Clarke: 1Ti 4:12 - In charity

In charity - Εν αγαπῃ· In love to God and man; show that this is the principle and motive of all thy conduct

Clarke: 1Ti 4:12 - In spirit

In spirit - Εν πνευματι· In the manner and disposition in which thou dost all things. How often is a holy or charitable work done in an unholy, uncharitable, and peevish spirit! To the doer, such work is unfruitful

These words are wanting in ACDFG, and several others; both the Syriac, Erpen’ s Arabic, Ethiopic, Armenian, Vulgate, and Itala, and many of the fathers. Griesbach leaves them out of the text. They have in all probability been added by a later hand

Clarke: 1Ti 4:12 - In faith

In faith - Εν πιστει· This word πιστις is probably taken here for fidelity, a sense which it often bears in the New Testament. It cannot mean doctrine, for that has been referred to before. Be faithful to thy trust, to thy flock, to thy domestics, to the public, to thy God. Fidelity consists in honestly keeping, preserving, and delivering up when required, whatever is intrusted to our care; as also in improving whatever is delivered in trust for that purpose. Lose nothing that God gives, and improve every gift that he bestows

Clarke: 1Ti 4:12 - In purity

In purity - Εν ἁγνεια· Chastity of body and mind; a direction peculiarly necessary for a young minister, who has more temptations to break its rules than perhaps any other person. "Converse sparingly with women, and especially with young women,"was the advice of a very holy and experienced minister of Christ.

Calvin: 1Ti 4:12 - Let no man despise thy youth // But be an example of the believers

12.Let no man despise thy youth He says this, both in regard to others, and to Timothy himself. As to others, he does not wish that the age of Timothy should prevent him from obtaining that reverence which he deserves, provided that, in other respects, he conduct himself as becomes a minister of Christ. And, at the same time, he instructs Timothy to supply by gravity of demeanor what is wanting in his age. As if he had said, “Take care that, by gravity of demeanor, thou procure for thyself so great reverence, that thy youthful age, which, in other respects lays one open to contempt, may take nothing from thy authority.” Hence we learn that Timothy was still young, though he held a place of distinguished excellence among many pastors; and that it is a grievous mistake to estimate by the number of years how much is due to a person.

But be an example of the believers ⁷⁸ He next informs him what are the true ornaments; not external marks, such as the crosier, the ring, the cloak, and such like trifles, or children’s rattles; but soundness of doctrine and holiness of life. When he says, by speech and conversation, the meaning is the same as if he had said, “by words and actions,” and therefore by the whole life.

Those which follow are parts of a godly conversation — charity, spirit faith, chastity. By the word spirit, I understand ardor of zeal for God, if it be not thought better to interpret it more generally, to which I have no objection. Chastity is not merely contrasted with uncleanness, but denotes purity of the whole life. Hence we learn, that they act a foolish and absurd part, who complain that no honor is paid to them, while they have nothing about them that is worthy of applause, but, on the contrary, expose themselves to contempt, both by their ignorance, and by a detestable example of life, or by levity or other abominations. The only way of procuring reverence is, by excellent virtues, to guard ourselves against contempt.

TSK: 1Ti 4:12 - no // be thou // in word

no : Mat 18:10; 1Co 16:10,1Co 16:11; 2Ti 2:7, 2Ti 2:15, 2Ti 2:22

be thou : 1Co 11:1; 1Th 1:6, 1Th 2:10; 2Th 3:7-9; Tit 2:7; 1Pe 5:3

in word : 2Co 6:4-17; Phi 4:8; 2Ti 2:22; Jam 3:13, Jam 3:17; 2Pe 1:5-8

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Poole: 1Ti 4:12 - Let no man despise thy youth // But be thou an example of the believers // in word // In conversation // In charity // In spirit // In faith // in purity

Let no man despise thy youth so carry thyself in thy office, as not to give occasion to any to despise thee because thou art but a young man.

But be thou an example of the believers: which thou wilt do if thou so livest as to be a just pattern unto Christians, imitable by them

in word in thy common and ordinary discourse, (for he speaks not of his being a pattern only to other ministers, but to believers in the generality), not talking frothily or profanely, or idly and impertinently, but seriously and gravely, but things that are good, to the use of edifying, that it may administer grace to the hearers.

In conversation and in all thy converse with men behaving thyself justly, and comelily, and gravely.

In charity performing also to all, all offices of charity and brotherly love.

In spirit in zeal, and warmth of spirit, truly inflamed with the love of Christ, and for his glory.

In faith in a steady confession and profession of the doctrine of the gospel; and

in purity in all cleanness and holiness of life and conversation. This is the way for the ministers of the gospel not to be despised: let them use what other methods they will, they will find what God said of Hophni and Phinehas will be made good, 1Sa 2:30 : Them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed; nor will any titles, or habits, or severities secure them from that curse, which will cleave to them.

PBC: 1Ti 4:12 - show others by your patience under trial and faithfulness in times of persecution that God is trustworthy and that his promises are reliable.

For 1Ti 4:12-13 See GG: 19,32 August 8, 2004

an example...in faith

" show others by your patience under trial and faithfulness in times of persecution that God is trustworthy and that his promises are reliable." The words of Eliphaz to Job have, from time to time, stung me a little: " Behold thou hast instructed many, and thou has strengthened the weak hands. Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees. But now it is come upon thee, and thou faintest; it toucheth thee, and thou art troubled." {Job 4:3-5} These words arrested John Newton as he struggled with self-pity and despair at the bedside of his invalid wife. He thought to himself, " I’ve preached that God is faithful, that faith must take hold of His promise in the time of trouble. Now is the time to prove that God is able to sustain those who put their trust in Him." He pulled himself together and proceeded to care for her and maintain his rigorous schedule, trusting in God. He preached on the day of her death, and even subsequently preached his own wife’s funeral. He was an example to the believers of faith in God.

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Haydock: 1Ti 4:12 - Let no man despise thy youth

Let no man despise thy youth. That is, let thy behaviour be such that no one can have occasion to despise thee. He seems then about the age of forty. (Witham)

Gill: 1Ti 4:12 - Let no man despise thy youth // but be thou an example of the believers // In conversation // In charity // In spirit // In faith // In purity

Let no man despise thy youth,.... Timothy was now a young man; some think he was about three and twenty years of age; but he might be older, and yet be so called. Saul is said to be a young man, when he held the clothes of them that stoned Stephen, when he must be at least thirty years of age, some say thirty five; since thirty years after that he styles himself Paul the aged, when he must be sixty years of age and upwards, Act 7:58. Young men are sometimes honoured by God with great gifts, for usefulness both in church and state, as Samuel, David, Solomon, Daniel, and his companions: nor should they be despised on account of their age, when they have gifts suitable to their office, and behave well in it, but, on the contrary, ought to be esteemed for their works' sake; and such should take care that no man has an opportunity or reason to treat them with contempt on that account: the apostle's sense is, either that Timothy, being in office, should not suffer any man to use him contemptuously; but exert his power and authority, and magnify his office, and not allow men to trample upon him, or use him ill, though he was a young man; which sense suits with the preceding words: or rather his meaning is, that he would have him so conduct and behave himself, as he had taught him to behave, in the house and church of God, and so fill up his place and office, and live such an exemplary life and conversation, that there might be no occasion for any to despise his age, or him, on the account of it: and this agrees with what follows,

but be thou an example of the believers; the members of the church, before called brethren, from their relation to one another, and here believers, from their concern with Christ, the object of their faith; a more honourable character cannot be given of men, though treated with great contempt in this age of infidelity. The Mahometans would engross this character to themselves, calling themselves the believers, and reckoning all others infidels; but to them only it belongs, who believe in Christ unto righteousness and life everlasting. Now sometimes young men may be examples to older ones; and all that are in office in the church, especially in the ministry, whether old or young, should be ensamples to the flock, and that in the following things: "in word"; meaning either the word of truth, the doctrine of the Gospel; by delivering that which is according to the rule of God's word, showing in it uncorruptness, gravity, and sincerity, and by holding it fast; all which may for the imitation of others, to receive the pure doctrine and retain it: or rather this may respect common discourse; which should not be corrupt, filthy, nor foolish; but should be always with grace, Seasoned with salt, or should be grave and serious, wise and prudent, pleasant, profitable, and edifying.

In conversation; in the family, church, and world; which should be as becomes the Gospel of Christ, in all godliness and honesty, with simplicity and godly sincerity; so as to adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour, recommend it to others, stop the mouths of gainsayers, and obtain a good report of them that are without.

In charity; in love to God, to Christ, and one another; without which, if a man has the tongue of men and angels, or ever such great and excellent gifts, he is nothing.

In spirit; in the exercise of spiritual gifts; in spiritual talk and conversation; and in fervency of spirit, or true zeal for the honour of God, the glory of the Redeemer, the spread of his Gospel, truths, and ordinances, and the support of the same. This clause is wanting in the Alexandrian and Claromontane copies, and in the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions.

In faith; in the exercise of the grace of faith; in holding fast the profession of faith; and in retaining the doctrine of faith, with all integrity, faithfulness, and constancy, standing fast in it, striving and contending for it.

In purity; or chastity of body, in opposition to all impurity of the flesh, by fornication, adultery, and the like; which was very proper to be suggested to a young man: though this may also have respect to all that is before said, as to purity of language, conversation, love, zeal, and faith.