Vincent Word Studies - 1 Timothy 1:2 - 1:2

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Vincent Word Studies - 1 Timothy 1:2 - 1:2


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My own son in the faith (γνησίῳ τέκνῳ ἐν πίστει)

More correctly, “my true child in faith.” Comp. Tit 1:4. With these two exceptions, τέκνον or υἱός ἐν πίστει does not occur in N.T. Ἑν πίστει or τῇ πίστει is not come on Paul; see 1Co 16:13; 2Co 8:7; 2Co 13:5; Gal 2:20; 2Th 2:13. In the Pastorals, nine times. In Paul joined with ζῇν to live, εἶναι to be, στήκειν to stand, βεβαιοῦσθαι to be established. For γνήσιος true, see 2Co 8:8; Phi 2:20; Phi 4:3. It means natural by birth-relation, therefore true or genuine.

Mercy (ἔλεος)

This addition to the usual form of salutation is peculiar to the Pastorals.