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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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:20

Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some unto honor, and some unto dishonor.See the comment under the preceding verse.Vessels of gold ... silver ... wood ... earth ... The eternal mystery of why there should be vessels of dishonor in God's church is perpetual. There was a Ham in the ark, an Esau in the womb of Rebekah, and a Judas among the Twelve. The thing in view here is that even the vessels of dishonor will serve the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:20

20. in a great house—that is, the visible professing Christian Church ( :-). Paul is speaking, not of those without, but of the [visible] family of God [CALVIN]. So the parable of the sweep-net ( :-) gathering together of every kind, good and bad: as the good and bad cannot be distinguished while under the waves, but only when brought to shore, so believers and unbelievers continue in the same Church, until the judgment makes the everlasting distinction. "The ark of Noah is a type of the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

B. Charge to remain faithful 2:14-26Paul turned from his emphasis on the importance of enduring hardship in the preceding verses (2 Timothy 2:1-13) to continue to emphasize Timothy’s need to remain faithful to the Lord. He did this to motivate him further to persevere."In this section, there is a shift in the didactic strategy from an emphasis on models to instruction with maxims and specific commands." [Note: Towner, The Letters . . ., p. 516.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:19-21

2. Faithfulness in personal life 2:19-21 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:20-21

Paul employed a different illustration to emphasize the same point. In the church there are individuals who honor the Lord as a result of their dedication to follow His truth. These people are useful to the Lord in His work because their commitment to His Word prepares them for His service. However there are also Christians who because of their lack of commitment to God’s truth bring dishonor on Him while they seek to be His instruments of service (e.g., false teachers). If someone avoids the... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Exhortations to Flrmness, Uncontentiousness, and Perseverance1-26. The duties of God’s ministers are, (1) to maintain the faith against assailants and seducers (2 Timothy 2:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:14-21, 2 Timothy 2:26), and, (2) to be brave and patient (2 Timothy 2:3-13, 2 Timothy 2:22-25).1. Therefore] will then. Be strong] show the strength which is yours as a Christian and as a minister of Christ. 2. The Apostle refers especially to the charge that he had given to Timothy at his ordination in the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Timothy 2:20

(20) But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver.—The Apostle goes on with the same thought of the “Church of God on earth,” but he changes the imagery. He has been speaking of this Church as the “foundation-storey that cannot be moved” of a still more glorious edifice. He now, as it were, answers a question which would naturally occur to Timothy and to many a devout reader or hearer of the Epistle when they came to this part of the argument. How comes it, then, one... read more

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

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:20

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:20

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:19-21

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:20-21

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Timothy 2:20

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