1 Timothy 3

1 Timothy 3:2

Lest they be discouraged - Which may occasion their turning either desperate or stupid.

1 Timothy 3:3

Eyeservice - Being more diligent under their eye than at other times. Singleness of heart - A simple intention of doing right, without looking any farther. Fearing God - That is, acting from this principle.

1 Timothy 3:4

Heartily - Cheerfully, diligently. Menpleasers are soon dejected and made angry: the single - hearted are never displeased or disappointed; because they have another aim, which the good or evil treatment of those they serve cannot disappoint.

1 Timothy 3:8

Just - According to your contract. Equitable - Even beyond the letter of your contract.

1 Timothy 3:10

That God would open to us a door of utterance - That is, give us utterance, that we “may open our mouth boldly,” Ephesians 6:19, and give us an opportunity of speaking, so that none may be able to hinder.

1 Timothy 3:13

Let your speech be always with grace - Seasoned with the grace of God, as flesh is with salt.