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NASB | 1 Timothy 4:10 For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 4:10 It is for this that we labor and strive [often called to account], because we have fixed our [confident] hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe [in Him, recognize Him as the Son of God, and accept Him as Savior and Lord]. |
Bible Question (short): How is "especially" to be understood ? |
Question (full): While teaching through 1 Timothy, I have noticed that the apostle Paul used the word "especially" a few times in a way that made me curious. For example, 1 Timothy 4:10..."For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers." Also in 1 Timothy 5:8..."But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." Finally in 1 Timothy 5:17..."The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching." It seems that Paul used "especially" in this letter to define more clearly what he had written just before using that word. For example, in 4:10, "all men" would equal "believers." In 5:8, "his own" would equal "those of his household". And in 5:17, "elders who rule well" would equal "those who work hard at preaching and teaching." Am I understanding Paul's use of "especially" in the way he intended? If not, how did Paul (and the Holy Spirit) intend for it to be understood? |
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Terry Laudett |