Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Timothy 5:1 - 5:1

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Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Timothy 5:1 - 5:1


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Rebuke not an elder (presbuterōi mē epiplēxēis). Dative case presbuterōi used in the usual sense of an older man, not a minister (bishop as in 1Ti 3:2) as is shown by “as a father.” First aorist (ingressive) active subjunctive with negative mē (prohibition against committing the act) of epiplēssō, to strike upon, old verb, but here only in N.T. and in figurative sense with words rather than with fists. Respect for age is what is here commanded, an item appropriate to the present time.

The younger men as brethren (neōterous hōs adelphous). Comparative adjective neōteros from neos (young). No article, “younger men.” Wise words for the young minister to know how to conduct himself with old men (reverence) and young men (fellowship, but not stooping to folly with them).