Teks -- 1 Timothy 4:14 (NET)

4:14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you.

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Robertson: 1Ti 4:14 - Neglect not

Neglect not ( mē amelei ).

Present active imperative in prohibition of ameleō , old verb, rare in N.T. (Mat 22:5; 1Ti 4:14; Heb 2:3; Heb 8:9). From amelēs (a privative and melei , not to care). Use with genitive.

Robertson: 1Ti 4:14 - The gift that is in thee

The gift that is in thee ( tou en soi charismatos ).

Late word of result from charizomai , in papyri (Preisigke), a regular Pauline word in N.T. (1Co 1:7; 2Co 1:11; Rom 1:11; etc.). Here it is God’ s gift to Timothy as in 2Ti 1:6.

Robertson: 1Ti 4:14 - By prophecy

By prophecy ( dia prophēteias ).

Accompanied by prophecy (1Ti 1:18), not bestowed by prophecy.

Robertson: 1Ti 4:14 - With the laying on of the hands of the presbytery

With the laying on of the hands of the presbytery ( meta epitheseōs tōn cheirōn tou presbuteriou ).

In Act 13:2., when Barnabas and Saul were formally set apart to the mission campaign (not then ordained as ministers, for they were already that), there was the call of the Spirit and the laying on of hands with prayer. Here again meta does not express instrument or means, but merely accompaniment. In 2Ti 1:6 Paul speaks only of his own laying on of hands, but the rest of the presbytery no doubt did so at the same time and the reference is to this incident. There is no way to tell when and where it was done, whether at Lystra when Timothy joined Paul’ s party or at Ephesus just before Paul left Timothy there (1Ti 1:3). Epithesis (from epitithēmi , to lay upon) is an old word, in lxx, etc. In the N.T. we find it only here, 2Ti 1:16; Act 8:18; Heb 6:2, but the verb epitithēmi with tas cheiras more frequently (Act 6:6 of the deacons; Act 8:19; Act 13:3; 1Ti 5:22, etc.). Presbuterion is a late word (ecclesiastical use also), first for the Jewish Sanhedrin (Luk 22:66; Act 22:5), then (here only in N.T.) of Christian elders (common in Ignatius), though presbuteros (elder) for preachers (bishops) is common (Act 11:30; Act 15:2; Act 20:17, etc.).

Vincent: 1Ti 4:14 - Neglect

Neglect ( ἀμέλει )

Rare in N.T. Only Mat 22:5; Heb 2:3; Heb 8:9.

Vincent: 1Ti 4:14 - The gift that is in thee

The gift that is in thee ( τοῦ ἐν σοὶ χαρίσματος )

Comp. 2Ti 1:6. Χάρισμα gift is a distinctively Pauline word, being found only three times outside of Paul's Epistles, and o lxx, o Class. See on Rom 1:11. That is in thee , comp. τῆς ἐν σοὶ πίστεως the faith that is in thee , 2Ti 1:5. The meaning is the special inward endowment which qualified Timothy for exhortation and teaching, and which was directly imparted by the Holy Spirit.

Vincent: 1Ti 4:14 - By prophecy

By prophecy ( διὰ προφητείας )

See on 1Ti 1:18. Προφητείας genitive, not accusative. The meaning is by the medium of prophecy . The reference is to prophetic intimation given to Paul concerning the selection of Timothy for the ministerial office. These prophecies were given by the Holy Spirit who bestowed the " gift" , so that the gift itself and the prophecy concurred in attesting the candidate for ordination.

Vincent: 1Ti 4:14 - With the laying on of the hands

With the laying on of the hands ( μετὰ ἐπιθέσεως τῶν χειρῶν )

Μετὰ implies that the prophetic intimations were in some way repeated or emphasized in connection with the ceremony of ordination. We note the association of prophecy with ordination in the setting apart of Paul and Barnabas (Act 13:9, Act 13:3); so that the case of Timothy has an analogue in that of Paul himself. Ἑπίθεσις laying on , imposition , also Act 8:18; 2Ti 1:6; Heb 6:2, in each case with of hands . " The custom," says Lange, " is as old as the race." The Biblical custom rests on the conception of the hand as the organ of mediation and transference. The priest laid his hand on the head of the bullock or goat (Lev 1:4) to show that the guilt of the people was transferred. The hand was laid on the head of a son, to indicate the transmission of the hereditary blessing (Gen 48:14); upon one appointed to a position of authority, as Joshua (Num 27:18-23); upon the sick or dead in token of miraculous power to heal or to restore to life (2Ki 4:34). So Christ (Mar 6:5; Luk 4:40). In the primitive Christian church the laying on of hands signified the imparting of the Holy Spirit to the newly-baptized (Act 8:17; Act 19:6; comp. Heb 6:2). Hands were laid upon the seven (Act 6:6). But the form of consecration in ordination varied. No one mode has been universal in the church, and no authoritative written formula exists. In the Alexandrian and Abyssinian churches it was by breathing: in the Eastern church generally, by lifting up the hands in benediction: in the Armenian church, by touching the dead hand of the predecessor: in the early Celtic church, by the transmission of relics or pastoral staff: in the Latin church, by touching the head.

Vincent: 1Ti 4:14 - Of the presbytery

Of the presbytery ( τοῦ πρεσβυτερίου )

The word is found in Luk 22:66, where it denotes the body of representative elders of the people in the Sanhedrim, as distinguished from the two other constituents of that body - the chief priests and scribes. Similarly Act 22:5. Here of the college or fraternity of Christian elders in the place where Timothy was ordained. The word is frequent in the Epistles of Ignatius. According to this, Timothy was not ordained by a Bishop. Bishop and Presbyter are not identical. In 2Ti 1:6 we read, " by the laying on of my hands." The inconsistency is usually explained by saying that Paul was associated with the Presbyters in the laying on of hands.

Wesley: 1Ti 4:14 - Neglect not

They neglect it who do not exercise it to the full.

Wesley: 1Ti 4:14 - The gift

Of feeding the flock, of power, and love, and sobriety.

Wesley: 1Ti 4:14 - Which was given thee by prophecy

By immediate direction from God.

Wesley: 1Ti 4:14 - By the laying on of my hands

2Ti 1:6; while the elders joined also in the solemnity. This presbytery probably consisted of some others, together with Paul and Silas.

JFB: 1Ti 4:14 - Neglect not the gift

By letting it lie unused. In 2Ti 1:6 the gift is represented as a spark of the Spirit lying within him, and sure to smoulder by neglect, the stirring up or keeping in lively exercise of which depends on the will of him on whom it is bestowed (Mat 25:18, Mat 25:25, Mat 25:27-28). The charism or spiritual gift, is that of the Spirit which qualified him for "the work of an evangelist" (Eph 4:11; 2Ti 4:5), or perhaps the gift of discerning spirits, specially needed in his function of ordaining, as overseer [BISHOP HINDS].

JFB: 1Ti 4:14 - given thee

By God (1Co 12:4, 1Co 12:6).

JFB: 1Ti 4:14 - by prophecy

That is, by the Holy Spirit, at his general ordination, or else consecration, to the special see of Ephesus, speaking through the prophets God's will to give him the graces needed to qualify him for his work (1Ti 1:18; Act 13:1-3).

JFB: 1Ti 4:14 - with . . . laying on of . . . hands

So in Joshua's case (Num 27:18-20; Deu 34:9). The gift was connected with the symbolical act of laying on hands. But the Greek "with" implies that the presbyter's laying on hands was the mere accompaniment of the conferring of the gift. "By" (2Ti 1:6) implies that Paul's laying on his hands was the actual instrument of its being conferred.

JFB: 1Ti 4:14 - of the presbytery

In 2Ti 1:6 the apostle mentions only his own laying on of hands. But there his aim is to remind Timothy specially of the part he himself took in imparting to him the gift. Here he mentions the fact, quite consistent with the other, that the neighboring presbyters took part in the ordination or consecration, he, however, taking the foremost part. Paul, though having the general oversight of the elders everywhere, was an elder himself (1Pe 5:1; 2Jo 1:1). The Jewish council was composed of the elders of the Church (the presbytery, Luk 22:66; Act 22:5), and a presiding rabbi; so the Christian Church was composed of apostles, elders, and a president (Act 15:16). As the president of the synagogue was of the same order as his presbyters, so the bishop was of the same order as his presbyters. At the ordination of the president of the synagogue there were always three presbyters present to lay on hands, so the early Church canons required three bishops to be present at the consecration of a bishop. As the president of the synagogue, so the bishop of the Church alone could ordain, he acting as the representative, and in the name of the whole presbytery [VITRINGA]. So, in the Anglican Church, the bishop ordains, the presbyters or priests present joining with him in laying on hands.

Clarke: 1Ti 4:14 - Neglect not the gift that is in thee

Neglect not the gift that is in thee - The word χαρισμα here must refer to the gifts and graces of the Divine Spirit, which Timothy received when set apart to the work of an evangelist by the imposition of St. Paul’ s hands, 2Ti 1:6, and by that of the presbytery or eldership; for it most evidently appears, from this verse and that above quoted, that he received this double imposition, not probably at different times, but on one and the same occasion. These very gifts and graces might be improved; and we have reason to believe, if not improved, would be withdrawn by the great Head of the Church

Clarke: 1Ti 4:14 - Given thee by prophecy

Given thee by prophecy - It has already been conjectured (see the preface, and the note on 1Ti 1:18) that there had been some remarkable prediction relative to the future destiny and usefulness of Timothy. And probably it was in consequence of this that he was set apart to the office of evangelist and bishop in the Church at Ephesus. When apostles laid their hands on men, they ordinarily received the Holy Spirit with this imposition. This may be what the apostle calls to the remembrance of Timothy, and tells him not to neglect what he had received, nor the purpose for which he had received it.

Calvin: 1Ti 4:14 - Neglect not the gift that is in thee // With the laying on of the hands of the presbytery

14.Neglect not the gift that is in thee The Apostle exhorts Timothy to employ, for the edification of the Church, that grace with which he was endued. God does not wish that talents — which he has bestowed on any one, that they may bring gain — should either be lost, or be hidden in the earth without advantage. (Mat 25:18.) To neglect a gift is carelessly to keep it unemployed through slothfulness, so that, having contracted rust it is worn away without yielding any profit. Let each of us, therefore, consider what gift he possesses, that he may diligently apply it to use.

He says that grace was given to him by prophecy. How was this? It was because, as we have already said, the Holy Spirit marked out Timothy by revelation, that he might be admitted into the rank of pastors; for he had not only been chosen by the judgment of men, in the ordinary way, but had previously been named by the Spirit.

With the laying on of the hands of the presbytery He says that it was conferred “with the laying on of hands;” by which he means, that, along with the ministry, he was also adorned with the necessary gifts. It was the custom and ordinary practice of the Apostles to ordain ministers “by the laying on of hands.” As to this ceremony, and its origin and meaning, I have formerly given a brief explanation of them, and the rest may be learned from the Institutes (Book 4: chap. 3.)

They who think that presbytery is here used as a collective noun, for “the college of presbyters or elders,” ⁸⁰ are, I think, correct in their opinion; although, after weighing the whole matter, I acknowledge that a different meaning is not inapplicable, that is, that presbytery or eldership — is the name of an office. He put the ceremony for the very act of ordination; and therefore the meaning is, that Timothy — having been called to the ministry by the voice of the prophets, and having afterwards been solemnly ordained was, at the same time, endued with the grace of the Holy Spirit for the discharge of his office. Hence we infer that it was not a useless ceremony, because God by his Spirit, accomplished that consecration which men expressed symbolically “by the laying on of hands.”

Defender: 1Ti 4:14 - presbytery

The "presbytery" consists of the elders (Greek presbuterion). The elders, evidently, laid hands on Timothy as they prayed for him, and God answered that prayer by giving him the pastoral and teaching gifts of the Spirit."

TSK: 1Ti 4:14 - Neglect // which // with

Neglect : Matt. 25:14-30; Luk 19:12-26; Rom 12:6-8; 1Th 5:19; 2Ti 1:6; 1Pe 4:9-11

which : 1Ti 1:18

with : 1Ti 5:22; Act 6:6, Act 8:17, Act 13:3, Act 19:6; 2Ti 1:6

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Poole: 1Ti 4:14 - Neglect not the gift that is in thee // Which was given thee by prophecy // the laying on of the hands of the presbytery

Neglect not the gift that is in thee neglect neither the ability which God hath given time for the discharge of the office of the ministry, nor the office to which God hath called thee; neither the improvement of them, nor the use, exercise, and discharge of them or it.

Which was given thee by prophecy remember that they were given thee by the revelation of the Divine will, or by the extraordinary influence of the Spirit of God; and

the laying on of the hands of the presbytery was a declaration of it; God also (as usually when he calls any to any special work) calling thee to the work of the ministry then also, fitting and enabling thee for the discharge of it.

PBC: 1Ti 4:14

See GG: 19,33 August 15, 2004

Haydock: 1Ti 4:14 - Neglect not the grace // With the imposition of the hands of the

Neglect not the grace. The Greek seems to imply the gifts of the Holy Ghost, given by the sacraments,[3] by prophecy; which may signify, when the gift of preaching or of expounding prophets was bestowed upon thee. ---

With the imposition of the hands of the [4] priesthood. Some expound it, when thou didst receive the order of priesthood, or wast made bishop: but the sense rather seems to be, when the hands of priests of the first order (i.e. of bishops) were laid upon thee, according to St. John Chrysostom. (Witham) ---

St. Augustine sayeth that no man can doubt whether holy orders be a sacrament; and that no one may argue that he uses the term improperly, and without due precision, he joineth this sacrament in nature and name with baptism (Cont. Ep. Parmen. lib. 2. chap. xiii.) St. Ambrose on this verse understands in the words imposition of hands, all the holy action and sacred words done and spoken over him when he was made a priest; whereby, says the saint, he was designed to the work, and received authority that he durst offer sacrifice in our Lord's stead unto God.

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[BIBLIOGRAPHY]

Gratiam, Greek: charismatos.

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[BIBLIOGRAPHY]

Presbyterii, Greek: tou presbuteriou. See Luke xxii. 26. and Acts xxii. 5. where Greek: presbuterion is taken for a number of Jewish priests.

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Gill: 1Ti 4:14 - Neglect not the gift that is in thee // which was given thee by prophecy // with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery

Neglect not the gift that is in thee,.... What qualifies men for the work of the ministry is a gift from God: it is not of nature, nor is it mere natural abilities and capacity; nor is it any thing acquired, it is not human learning, or the knowledge of languages, arts, and sciences; nor is it special saving grace; for a man may have all these, and yet not be apt to teach, or fit for the ministry; but it is a peculiar and distinct gift, it is a gift of interpreting the Scriptures, and of dispensing the mysteries of grace to the edification of others; which, when it meets in a man with all the rest before mentioned, makes him very considerable: and this gift is in a man; it is a treasure put into earthen vessels, a good treasure in the heart, out of which a good minister of Christ brings forth many good things, things new and old, both for the delight and profit of men: and this gift is by no means to be neglected; this talent should not be hid in the earth, or wrapped up in a napkin; it should not lie dormant and useless, but should be stirred up, cultivated, and improved, as it may by reading, meditation, and prayer. And in order to enforce this exhortation on Timothy, the apostle adds,

which was given thee by prophecy; that is, it was prophesied of before hand, by some of the prophets in the church, that a very extraordinary gift should be bestowed upon this young man, which would make him a very useful person in the church of God; see 1Ti 1:18 and since it was now given, he ought not therefore to neglect it: or it was given him, as some read it, with prophecy, that he should use it, and it should be of great advantage to many souls; or, together with this gift of preaching, he had also a gift of foretelling things to come; or it may be, the words may be better rendered, "for prophecy": that is, for preaching, for prophesying is frequently used for preaching; see 1Co 13:2 and then the sense is, that this gift was given him to qualify him for the interpreting of the Scriptures, the explaining of the prophecies of the Old Testament, and for the preaching of the Gospel; and therefore he should not neglect it, but use it for this purpose: and he adds, that it was given him

with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery; or "of the eldership", or elders. So γερουσια, "eldership", is used by the Septuagint on Exo 3:16 for the elders of Israel. Now of these elders Paul was one, 2Ti 1:6 nor is it unusual to call the apostles elders; see 1Pe 5:1. Who joined with the apostle, in the imposition of hands on Timothy, is not certain; I should think only apostles, since here was a gift of the Holy Ghost came along with it; and it was only through the laying on of the hands of the apostles that the Holy Ghost was given. Philip, an evangelist, laid not hands on the believing Samaritans; but Peter and John, apostles, were sent down from Jerusalem to Samaria to do it, whereby many received the gifts of the Holy Ghost, fitting them to take the care of those new converts, and to spread the Gospel further in those parts, Act 8:5. And since gifts have ceased being conveyed this way, the rite of laying on of hands in ordinations seems useless, and of no avail. The apostle in calling those that joined with him, in putting hands on Timothy, the "presbytery or eldership", may have some reference to זקני העדה, "the elders of the congregation", which laid hands on the bullock for a sin offering, Lev 4:15 by whom some understand the great sanhedrim ^m; others ⁿ, not all the elders, but some particular persons, in number three; and so the ordination of a Rabbi was by three ^o; hence we read of סמיכה בזקינים, "imposition of hands by the elders" ^p.