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1Ti 1:11. Κατὰ, according to) This is construed with sound doctrine, 1Ti 1:10. Paul hereby establishes the authority of his own ‘commandment.’ Those who know the glory of God from the Gospel, vehemently detest all kinds of profligacy. The law is thus established by faith. Or else κατὰ is construed with χρῆται, if a man use it, 1Ti 1:8; although I know not whether it can be said, that we must use the law according to the Gospel; or with πίστεως, from faith, 1Ti 1:5.-τῆς δόξης, of the glory) Glory redounds to the Gospel from the Divine blessedness, and thence there results ‘soundness’ of doctrine.-τοῦ μακαρίου, of the blessed) The same epithet is applied to God, ch. 1Ti 6:15. A peculiar phrase, indicating immortality and supreme happiness, which most powerfully move men to confess the Gospel. The highest pinnacle of praise is blessedness; comp. notes on Chrysostom de Sacerdotio, p. 371. The Blessed blesses: thence He is called the Saviour, 1Ti 1:1.-ὃ ἐπιστεύθην ἐγώ, with which I was entrusted) Tit 1:3. This sets forth the peculiar and extraordinary privilege of Paul, Rom 15:16; Eph 3:8; Col 1:25.