ACC ~ 1 Timothy 1 v18a

FATHERLY AUTHORITY. CHRYSOSTOM: When again he speaks of a charge, which implies something burdensome, he adds, “This charge I commit to you, my son Timothy.” He charges him as his son, not so much with arbitrary or despotic authority. Rather as a father, he says, “My son, Timothy.” HOMILIES ON 1 TIMOTHY 5.

NAMING THE SON. THEODORET OF CYR: With the name of “son,” Paul gives his blessing to Timothy. INTERPRETATION OF THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS.

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