Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 1 Timothy 5:11

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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younger--than sixty years old (Ti1 5:9). refuse--to take on the roll of presbyteress widows. wax wanton--literally, "over-strong" (Ch2 26:16). against Christ--rebelling against Christ, their proper Bridegroom [JEROME]. they will--Greek, "they wish"; their desire is to marry again.

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