The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:4
Longing for greatly desiring, A.V. ; remembering for being mindful of, A.V. read more
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Spence, H. D. M., etc.
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:5
Having been reminded of for when I call to remembrance, A.V.; in thee for that in thee, A.V. Unfeigned ( ἀνυποκρίτου ) ; as 1 Timothy 1:5 (see also Romans 12:9 ; 2 Corinthians 6:6 ; 1 Peter 1:22 ; James 3:17 ). Having been reminded, etc. (see preceding note). Thy grandmother Lois. ΄άμμη properly corresponds exactly to our word "mamma." In 4 Macc. 16:9, οὐ μάμμη κληθεῖσα μακαρισθήσομαι , "I shall never be called a happy grandmother," and here (the only... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:5
A holy ancestry. "Thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice." We were constituted to be influenced through the family relationship, and it is sad indeed when the young break away from a religious ancestry, and forsake their fathers' God. I. HERE IS ALREADY AN HISTORIC PEDIGREE OF CHRISTIAN PEOPLE . The gospel had been long enough in the world to have a history in families. We find three generations here. The grandmother Lois, the mother Eunice, and "thee also." ... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 1:4
Greatly desiring to see thee; - see 2 Timothy 4:9, 2 Timothy 4:21. It was probably on, account of this earnest desire that this Epistle was written. He wished to see him, not only on account of the warm friendship which he had for him, but because he would be useful to him in his present circumstances; see the introduction, Section 3.Being mindful of thy tears - Alluding probably to the tears which he shed at parting from him. The occasion to which he refers is not mentioned; but nothing is... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 1:5
When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee; - notes, 1 Timothy 1:5. On the faith of Timothy, see the notes at 1 Timothy 4:6.Which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois - That is, the same faith dwelt in her; or, she was a sincere believer in Christ. It would seem probable, from this, that she was the first of the family who had been converted. In the Acts of the Apostles Acts 16:1, we have an account of the family of Timothy: - “Then came he to Derbe and Lystra; and behold a... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 1:1-5
2 Timothy 1:1-5. Paul, an apostle by the will of God See 1 Corinthians 1:1-5; according to the promise of life Appointed to exhibit, by preaching the gospel, and to bring men to, eternal life, promised by God to all true believers; in And through; Christ Jesus Who hath revealed and procured it. I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers That is, whom both I and my ancestors served, or, whom I serve as the holy patriarchs did of old; with a pure conscience He always worshipped... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:1-18
1:1-2:13 ENCOURAGEMENT TO TIMOTHYNeed for courage and faithfulness (1:1-18)Paul recalls the time when he left Timothy behind in Ephesus, and remembers how Timothy wept as they parted. He longs to see him again (1:1-4). No doubt the quality of Timothy’s faith, which so attracted Paul to him, was largely the result of a godly upbringing by those of sincere faith (5). At the beginning of Timothy’s ministry Paul had shown publicly that he believed Timothy to be divinely gifted for his work. He... read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 1:4
Greatly desiring. Greek. epipotheo. See Romans 1:11 . see. App-133 . being mindful = having remembered. that = in order that. Greek hina. filled . App-125 . read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 1:5
When I call , &c. Literally Having received remembrance (Greek. hupomnesis. Here and 2 Peter 1:13 , 2 Peter 3:1 ). unfeigned. See 1 Timothy 1:5 . faith. App-150 . that is. Omit. dwelt = indwelt. Greek. enoikeb. See Romans 8:11 , grandmother. Greek. mamme . Only here. persuaded, App-150 . read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:3-5
Thankful declaration of love and remembrance of Timothy's faith. I. THE APOSTLE 'S AFFECTIONATE INTEREST IN HIS YOUNG DISCIPLE . "I give thanks to God, whom I serve from my forefathers in a pure conscience, as unceasing is the remembrance I have of thee in my prayers night and day; greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy." 1 . The apostle begins all Epistles with the language of thanksgiving. God is the Object of... read more