1 Timothy 6

1 Timothy 6:1

BE not] as if God by his Gospel were the authour of rebellions, and of the subversion of order, and civill bonds.

1 Timothy 6:2

Brethren] namely, spirituall brethren in Christ, for that doth not disanull the degrees and states of the world Beloved] of God, and therefore ought to be served not onely through feare and constraint, but for love and good wil Partakers of] namely, that have by faith embraced Gods grace in Christ.

1 Timothy 6:3

Wholsome] which are not onely pure and sincere, but doe also bring life and spiritual holinesse to the soule, Psalms 19:7. 1 Timothy 1:10. 2 Timothy 1:13. Titus 1:9. Which is] which is conformable to the true service due to God, and hath its whole relation thereunto, 1 Timothy 3:16. Titus 1:1. Hebrews 5:13. 2 Peter 2:22.

1 Timothy 6:4

Doting] the Italian, languishing; as on weake in Spirit, through a kinde of frenzie or violent passion, or that is out of taste, which is opposite to wholsome words Of words] of things of naught, that have no solid subsistencie.

1 Timothy 6:5

S〈…〉ing] that make an art of lucre, of the Gospel which is the doctrine of piety Withdraw] have no communion with them, neither Ecclesiasticall, nor brotherly, hold them to be interdicted and contagious persons.

1 Timothy 6:6

With contentment] namely, which is joyned with a quiet spirit, and co〈…〉dnesse in the condition wherein one liueth, Philippians 4:12. Or, with so much as is sufficient to satisfie ones just wants, which is a thing promised to those who are truely pious, 1 Timothy 4:8. Gaine] namely, a great purchase, and increase of spirituall goods of the soule, Matthew 13:44-45. Philippians 3:7-8.

1 Timothy 6:7

For we] he proves that piety alone is the true gaine, and treasure, for all other goods are but onely acc〈…〉ary to man, and perish by death.

1 Timothy 6:8

And having] the poperty of these temporall goods is not ours, we must content our selves with a transitory fruition of them, befitting our necessities, which is an assured remedy against avarice,

1 Timothy 6:9

And a snare] into the divels snares, and into divers occasions, and baits of grievous sins.

1 Timothy 6:10

The root] There is no sinne, but may proceed from a varice Sorrows] torments, and anguishes of conscience, troubles, and unquietnesse of spirit and body.

1 Timothy 6:11

O 〈…〉an] that is to say, thou servant of God, who oughtest to be, and in effect art guided by his Spirit, See 1 Samuel 2:27. 2 Timothy 3:17.

1 Timothy 6:12

Lay hold on] doe in such sort, that endeavouring and persevering in thy vocation, thou mayst obtaine the crowne and reward of eternal life according to Gods promises A good profession] the Italian, A good confession] he meanes the solemne vow which Timothy had made at his Baptisme, or when he was consecrated to the holy ministery, namely, to dedicate himselfe wholly, and employ himselfe to the uttermost of his power, to the service of God.

1 Timothy 6:13

In the sight] namely, in Gods Name, whom I call to witnesse of my fidelity in appointing thee to doe this, and for a maintainer of mine authority which I have from him. See 2 Timothy 2:14. Quickneth] who gives, and preserves their being to all creatures. Or, that shall raise up all things, namely, all his beleevers into glory, See Ephes. 1 10. Colossians 1:20. Whereas all manner of good, both temporal and eternal, ought to be hped for from him, especially being a reward of loyal service Witnessed] namely, confirmed, and Hebrews 12:2. 1 Peter 2:21. but did also bind them to the like.

1 Timothy 6:14

This commandement] which is contained in v. 11, 12. or generally, all other commandements which are contained in this Epistle.

1 Timothy 6:16

Hath immortality] is everlastingly subsisting of himselfe, and not by the benefit of others In the light] in a glory, of the sight and knowledge whereof no creature of it selfe is capeable. God alone of his grace can reveale and communicate it Power] the Italian, command; that is to say, obedience, service, and glory due to his Majesty, See Rev. 1. 6. & 5. 13. Others power, that is to say, glory, according to the stile of the Scripture.

1 Timothy 6:17

To enjoy] to make use of them, by a moderate fruition, and not to make our selves slaves to them, by loving them, and trusting in them, See Matth 6. 24.

1 Timothy 6:18

To communicate] ready and willing to communicate their goods to other men. Or sociable, and affable.

1 Timothy 6:19

A good] of certaine and infallible arguments, and matter of hoping for everlasting goods, according to Gods promises to all those that in faith endeavour themselves to good workes Lay hold on] that they may come unto it, as the end of their race, and obtaine it as the reward which they have sought for.

1 Timothy 6:20

Committed to] namely, the Gospel, which God hath intrusted thee with, 1 Corinthians 9:17. Galatians 2:7. And withall the talent of the gifts belonging to the preaching of it.

1 Timothy 6:21

Have erred] the Greek terme is taken from Archers, who misse itting of the marke, to signifie an error in faith, which depriveth them of the fruit and end thereof.