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1Ti 5:1-25. General directions as to how Timothy should deal with different classes in the Church.
an elder - in age; probably not an elder in the ministry; these latter are not mentioned till 1Ti 5:17, “the elders that rule.” Compare Act 2:17, “your old men,” literally, “elders.” Contrasted with “the younger men.” As Timothy was admonished so to conduct himself as to give no man reason to despise his youth (1Ti 4:12); so here he is told to bear in mind his youth, and to behave with the modesty which becomes a young man in relation to his elders.
Rebuke not - literally, “Strike not hard upon”; Rebuke not sharply: a different word from “rebuke” in 2Ti 4:2.
entreat - exhort.
as brethren - and therefore equals; not lording it over them (1Pe 5:1-3).