Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Timothy 5:14
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14. younger women —rather, as ellipsis ought to be supplied, "the younger widows, " namely younger widows in general, as distinguished from the older widows taken on the roll of presbyteresses ( :- ). The "therefore" means seeing that young widows are exposed to such temptations, "I will," or "desire," c. ( 1 Timothy 5:11-13 ). The precept here that they should marry again is not inconsistent with 1 Corinthians 7:40 for the circumstances of the two cases were distinct (compare 1 Corinthians 7:40- : ). Here remarriage is recommended as an antidote to sexual passion, idleness, and the other evils noted in 1 Corinthians 7:40- : . Of course, where there was no tendency to these evils, marriage again would not be so requisite; Paul speaks of what is generally desirable, and supposing there should be danger of such evils, as was likely. "He does not impose a law, but points out a remedy, to younger widows" [CHRYSOSTOM]. bear children — ( 1 Corinthians 7:40- : ); thus gaining one of the qualifications ( 1 Corinthians 7:40- : ) for being afterwards a presbyteress widow, should Providence so ordain it. guide — Greek, " rule the house" in the woman's due place; not usurping authority over the man ( 1 Corinthians 7:40- : ). give none occasion —literally, "starting-point": handle of reproach through the loose conduct of nominal Christians. the adversary —of Christianity, Jew or Gentile. Philippians 1:28 ; Titus 2:8 , "He that is of the contrary part." Not Satan, who is introduced in a different relation ( 1 Timothy 5:15 ). to speak reproachfully —literally, "for the sake of reproach" ( 1 Timothy 3:7 ; 1 Timothy 6:1 ; Titus 2:5 ; Titus 2:10 ). If the handle were given, the adversary would use it for the sake of reproach. The adversary is eager to exaggerate the faults of a few, and to lay the blame on the whole Church and its doctrines [BENGEL]. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-15" class="com-number"
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