提摩太后书 4:4-5 CUVS

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Solemn charge to Timothy. I. CHARGED TO BE FAITHFUL IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OFFICIAL DUTIES . 1 . Witnessing the charge. 2 . Particulars of the charge. These are given in rapid succession, without connecting words, by which there is gain in force. II. ARGUMENT DRAWN FROM A DISTURBED FUTURE . 1 . The intolerableness of sound doctrine. "For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine." The sound or healthful... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:3-4

The waywardness and restiveness of so called Christians afresh incentive to fidelity in ministers. This is an argument from the future to tell upon present duty. I. THE REASON OF THE APOSTASY . "For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine." 1 . The gospel doctrine is sound, because it necessitates a holy life, and holds the gratification of sinful passions to be inconsistent with the hopes of salvation. 2 . Evil men cannot endure it, ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:4

Will turn for they shall turn, A.V.; turn aside for shall be turned, A.V. Will turn away, etc. The sober, sound doctrine of the Word of God, teaching self-discipline, humility, and purity of heart and life, will not assuage their itching ears, and therefore they will turn away from it, and go after more congenial fables—those taught by the heretics. Turn aside ( ἐκτραπήσοναι ); as 1 Timothy 1:6 , note. Fables ( μύθους ); see 1 Timothy 1:4 ; 1 Timothy 4:7 ; Titus... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:5

Be thou sober for watch thou, A.V.; suffer hardship for endure afflictions, A.V.; fulfil for make full proof of, A.V. Be thou sober ( νῆφε ); as 1 Thessalonians 5:6 , 1 Thessalonians 5:8 ; 1 Peter 1:13 ; 1 Peter 4:7 ; 1 Peter 5:8 . The adjective νηφάλιος occurs in 1 Timothy 3:2 (where see note), 11; Titus 2:2 . Here "Be sober in all things" clearly does not refer to literal sobriety, which Timothy was in little danger of transgressing (l Timothy 5:23), but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:5

The duty of Timothy in trying times. I. " BUT BE THOU SOBER IN ALL THINGS ." 1 . The presence of false teachers necessitated a wakeful attitude, a constant presence of mind, a quick discernment of opportunities for advancing the truth. 2 . There ought to be a consistently sober and watchful care extending through the whole life of the minister, who has to "give account of souls." II. " SUFFER HARDSHIP ." 1 . If the minister fears the anger of men,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:4

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth - That is, the people themselves will turn away from the truth. It does not mean that the teachers would turn them away by the influence of their instructions.And shall be turned unto fables; - See the notes at 1 Timothy 1:4. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:5

But watch thou in all things - Be vigilant against error and against sin, and faithful in the performance of duty; See the Matthew 25:13 note; 1 Corinthians 16:13 note.Endure afflictions - See the notes at 2 Timothy 2:3. The Greek word here is the same which is there rendered “endure hardness.”Do the work of an evangelist - On the word “evangelist,” see the notes on Acts 21:8. The phrase here means, “do the work of preaching the gospel,” or of one appointed to proclaim the glad tidings of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:1-4

2 Timothy 4:1-4. Having, in the preceding chapter, explained to Timothy the duties of his office, as an evangelist, the apostle now proceeds solemnly to charge him, in the presence of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to be diligent and faithful in all the duties of the ministry; by preaching the true doctrine, confuting gainsayers, rebuking sinners, and exhorting both the teachers and people under his care to conduct themselves properly in every respect. His words are peculiarly solemn, I... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:5-8

2 Timothy 4:5-8. But watch thou Both over thyself and flock, and withstand the beginnings of all these corruptions; let thy mind be awake and watchful; in all things Whatever thou art doing, let this be thy earnest, constant, persevering exercise. Observe, reader, the Scripture watching or waiting implies steadfast faith, patient hope, labouring love, unceasing prayer; yea, the mighty exertion of all the affections of the soul that a man is capable of: endure afflictions Or ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Preach the Word constantly (3:10-4:5)Paul refers to his own experiences to illustrate the truth that the person who whole-heartedly follows God must expect persecution. Timothy was well aware of this, even before he joined Paul in his work. In his own neighbourhood he had seen Paul suffer because of his devotion to Christ (10-12; cf. Acts 13:50; Acts 14:5-6,Acts 14:19; Acts 16:1-2). This shows in a clearer light the difference between the true teacher and the false. The latter gains a following... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:3-4

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:4

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:5

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:5-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

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