Here the apostle, I. Directs Timothy how to reprove, 1 Tim. 5:1–2. II. Adverts to widows, both elder and younger, 1 Tim. 5:3–16. III. To elders, 1 Tim. 5:17–19. IV. Treats of public reproof, 1 Tim. 5:20. V. Gives a solemn charge concerning ordination, 1 Tim. 5:21–22. VI.

Here the apostle gives rules to Timothy, and in him to other ministers, in reproving. Ministers are reprovers by office; it is a part, though the least pleasing part, of their office; they are to preach the word, to reprove and rebuke, 2 Tim. 4:2.

Directions are here given concerning the taking of widows into the number of those who were employed by the church and had maintenance from the church: Honour widows that are widows indeed. Honour them, that is, maintain them, admit them into office.

Here are directions, I. Concerning the supporting of ministers. Care must be taken that they be honourably maintained : Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour (that is, of double maintenance, double to what they have had, or to what others have), especially those who…