1 Timothy 2:1-8

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
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  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • "Universal Salvation," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit.
  • Chapter VIII, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110). (Longer Version only - 4th cent interpolation)
  • Chapter III, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110). (Longer Version only - 4th cent interpolation)
  • Chapter XII The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, Polycarp of Smyrna (115).
  • Chapter XXXVII, Apology for the Christians, Athenagoras of Athens. (c 177)
  • V.XVII.1, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • Chapter XXXI, Apology, Tertullian (c. 198)
  • Chapter III, On Prayer,  Tertullian (c. 199)
  • I.7, To His Wife, Tertullian (c. 206)
  • Chapter XV, On the Flesh of Christ, Tertullian (c. 211)
  • Chapter LI, Chapter LXIII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh,  Tertullian (c. 211)
  • Chapter XXVII, Against Praxeas,  Tertullian (c. 213)
  • Chapter XIV, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
  • VIII.LXXIII, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
  • Chapter 13, On Cleaving to God, Albertus Magnus, c. 1275.
  • From the Geneva Notes (1599).
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.(c. 1700)
  • From Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
  • "First Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 17, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "If there is a role of mediation we fulfil it is solely to pass on what we freely receive, not to play god. People have enough trouble struggling with their gods than for us to place ourselves in that pantheon."
  • "Worship in the Church," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
  • "Connecting Exhortation and Song," Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long.
    • "Rather than looking at it as a discrete set of pieces of advice, look at the structure of the passage and focus on the connection of exhortation to song to worship."
  • "Freedom from Oppression & Tension," "Belief Brings Peace and Good Health," Dale Fletcher, Faith and Health Connection.
• Articles & Background:
  • "Reading the Ransom Logion in 1 Tim 2.6 and Titus 2.14 with Isa 42.6-7; 49.6-8," J.C. Edwards, Biblica, 2009.
    • "In this study I argue that the same author reads the ransom logion in 1 Tim 2,6 and Titus 2,14 in light of Isa 42,6-7; 49,6-8."
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  • Green, Lowell C., "Universal Salvation (1 Timothy 2:4) according to the Lutheran Reformers," Lutheran Quarterly, 1995.
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  • Jervis, L. Ann, "Paul the Poet in First Timothy 1:11-17; 2:3b-7; 3:14-16," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1999.
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  • Neyrey, Jerome H., S.J., "God, Benefactor and Patron: The Major Cultural Model for Interpreting the Deity in Greco-Roman Antiquity," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2005.
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  • Wainwright, Geoffrey, "Praying for Kings: The Place of Human Rulers in the Divine Plan of Salvation," Ex Auditu, 1986.
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• Reviews:
• Sermons:
  • "Intercession," the Rev. Geoffrey Hoare, Day 1, 2007.
• With Children:
  • "Pray for All Men," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
• Drama:
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, 1 Timothy 2:2, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 Timothy 2:5, 6. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • HymnSite.com Hymn Selections.
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• Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Timothy