1. Timotheus 6:15

in his times--Greek, "His own [fitting] times" (Act 1:7). The plural implies successive stages in the manifestation of the kingdom of God, each having its own appropriate time, the regulating principle and knowledge of which rests with the Father (Ti1 2:6; Ti2 1:9; Tit 1:3; Heb 1:1). he shall show--"display": an expression appropriate in reference to His "APPEARING," which is stronger than His "coming," and implies its visibility; "manifest": make visible (compare Act 3:20): "He" is the Father (Ti1 6:16). blessed--in Himself: so about to be the source of blessing to His people at Christ appearing, whence flows their "blessed hope" (Ti1 1:11; Tit 2:13). only-- (Joh 17:3; Rom 16:27; Rev 15:4). King of kings--elsewhere applied also to Jesus (Rev 1:5; Rev 17:14; Rev 19:16).

I. He treats of the duty of servants (Ti1 6:1, Ti1 6:2). II. Of false teachers (Ti1 6:3-5). III. Of godliness and covetousness (Ti1 6:6-10). IV. What Timothy was to flee, and what to follow (Ti1 6:11, Ti1 6:12). V. A solemn charge (Ti1 6:13-16). VI. A charge for the rich (Ti1 6:17-19). And lastly, a charge to Timothy (Ti1 6:20, Ti1 6:21).

6:15-16 At just the right time (cp. 2:6), God will complete the salvation promised to us before the world began (2 Tim 1:9; Titus 1:2), which Christ enacted in his first appearance (1 Tim 2:6; Titus 1:3). The saving work of Christ is positioned within God’s sovereign and eternal purposes. This thought leads naturally into worship of God our Savior (cp. 1 Tim 1:17). • This material might be quoted from a baptismal confession (see study note on 6:12).