テモテヘの第二の手紙 2:20-21, イザヤ書 45:9, エレミヤ書 18:8-12 JC

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:20

Now for but, A.V.; unto for to, A.V. (twice). Now in a great house, etc. "Now" is hardly the right conjunction. It should rather be "howbeit." The object of the figure of the various vessels in the "great house" is to show that, though every one that names the Name of the Lord ought to depart from unrighteousness, yet we must not be surprised if it is not so, and if there are found in the Church some professing Christians whose practice is quite inconsistent with their profession.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:20-21

The Church in its visible aspect before the world. The apostle seems to be answering the question why there are such unworthy members in the visible communion of the Church. I. THE CHURCH IS LIKE A GREAT HOUSE WITH VARIOUS SORTS OF VESSELS . "Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some unto honour, and some unto dishonour." 1 . It is contended that the great house here is not the Church, but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:21

Meet for and meet, A.V. and T.R.; prepared for and prepared, A.V. Purge himself from these ( ἐκκαθάρῃ ); stronger than the simple καθάρῃ , "thoroughly purge himself," as in 1 Corinthians 5:7 (the only other place in the New Testament where it occurs) and as in classical Greek. It is used also by the LXX . in 7:4 , as the rendering of פרַץָ , to try metals. The idea, therefore, seems to be that of separation, and, if so, "from these" may certainly mean from the false... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:21

Fitness for service. "Meet for the Master's use." Christ is our Lord as well as our Saviour. We are under a Master, and must bring our thought in captivity unto him. I. MEETNESS . For in man there is a power that grows by culture. Not so with the inferior animals. Take the bee: the first cell it makes is as geometrically perfect as the last. So take the bird: the first nest it makes is as soft and complete as the last. But man can grow in meetness. Self-discipline meetens. ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:20

But in a great house - Still keeping up the comparison of the church with a building. The idea is, that the church is a large edifice, and that in such a building we are not to expect entire uniformity in all the articles which it contains.There are not only vessels of gold and of silver, ... - You are not to expect to find all the articles of furniture alike, or all made of the same material. Variety in the form, and use, and material, is necessary in furnishing such a house.And some to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:21

If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour - If a man “cleanse” or “purify” himself; compare the notes on John 15:2. The word “these” refers, here, to the persons represented by the vessels of wood and of earth - the vessels made to dishonor, as mentioned in the previous verse 2 Timothy 2:20. The idea is, that if one would preserve himself from the corrupting influence of such men, he would be fitted to be a vessel of honor, or to be employed in the most... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:20-21

2 Timothy 2:20-21. But in a great house Such as the Christian Church soon became, taking in multitudes of Gentiles in all parts of Asia, Macedonia, Greece, and Italy, and such as it has long been, and now is; there are not only vessels of gold and silver Designed for the most honourable uses; but of wood and of earth Intended for uses less houourable. The apostle alludes to the houses of nobles, princes, and other great persons, in which are usually found vessels of different materials,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

2:14-4:5 AN APPROVED WORKER AND FALSE TEACHERSTeach essentials; avoid quarrels (2:14-26)Paul repeats the advice of his previous letter that Timothy should not waste time discussing fanciful theories (cf. 1 Timothy 1:3-11; 1 Timothy 4:6-10). Christian teachers build up their hearers by presenting the truth of God clearly and honestly, not by allowing the imagination to control their preaching (14-16).Foolish speculation and self-invented theories were what caused Hymenaeus and Philetus to depart... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 2:20

also , &c. = wooden also. of wood wooden. Greek. xulinos . Only here and Revelation 9:20 . of earth . Greek. ostrakinos, See 2 Corinthians 4:7 . to . App-104 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 2:21

purge = thoroughly purge. Greek ekkathairo. See 1 Corinthians 5:7 , unto . App-104 . meet = useful or profitable. Greek. euchrestos, Only here, 2 Timothy 4:11 .Philippians 1:11 . Master's . App-98 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:20

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:20-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:20-21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 2:20

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 2:21

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