Ambrosiaster — Commentary on Scripture

1 Timothy 1:1

Timothy is a true son in faith, for his generation is one that will not know death or sickness or pestilence or hunger or thirst, because it is based on God and the future is glorious immortality in the gift of God in the kingdom of God and Christ.

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1 Timothy 2:1

“Supplications” are on behalf of secular rulers, that they may have obedient subjects, and thus peace and tranquillity. “Prayers” are for those to whom power has been entrusted, that they may govern with justice and truth, so that all may prosper. “Intercessions” are for those in dire necessity, that they may find help. And “thanksgivings” refer to gratitude for God’s daily providences. .

1 Timothy 2:4

That God wishes all men to be saved means that he wishes that all who freely and willingly desire it shall find salvation.

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1 Timothy 2:15

The salvation that comes to women through childbearing applies only to the children who are reborn in Christ.

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1 Timothy 3:11

Paul does not refer here to women deacons, since these are not allowed in the church. It is heretics who have such persons. The reference here is to women in general.

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1 Timothy 4:2

The seared conscience is a branded conscience, with the implication that they have been corrupted by falsehood which makes a mark on their consciences like a brand on skin.

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1 Timothy 5:17

Effective presbyters should be rewarded not only with sublime honor but with earthly as well, that they not be burdened with poverty.

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