Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

1 Timothy 5

Here the apostle, I. Directs Timothy how to reprove, 1 Timothy 5:1, 5:2. II. Adverts to widows, both elder and younger, 1 Timothy 5:3-5:16. III. To elders, 1 Timothy 5:17-5:19. IV. Treats of public reproof, 1 Timothy 5:20. V. Gives a solemn charge concerning ordination, 1 Timothy 5:21, 5:22. VI. Refers to his health (1 Timothy 5:23), and states men’s sins to be very different in their effects, 1 Timothy 5:24, 5:25. MHBCC 1125.1