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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:7

Verse 7 7I have fought the good fight Because it is customary to form a judgment from the event, Paul’s fight might have been condemned on the ground that it did not end happily. He therefore boasts that it is excellent, whatever may be the light in which it is regarded by the world. This declaration is a testimony of eminent faith; for not only was Paul accounted wretched in the opinion of all, but his death also was to be ignominious. Who then would not have said that he fought without... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:8

Verse 8 8Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness Having boasted of having fought his fight and finished his course, and kept the faith, he now affirms that he has not labored in vain. Now it is possible to put forth strenuous exertion, and yet to be defrauded of the reward which is due. But Paul says that his reward is sure. This certainty arises from turning his eyes to the day of the resurrection, and this is what we also ought to do; for all around we see nothing but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

The last charge. The words of this chapter have the peculiar interest which attaches to the last words of one who was prominent above his fellow men, and they have this striking character, that the apostle, knowing that the time of his departure was at hand, when the great work of his life must cease as far as he was concerned, was intensely solicitous that the work should go on after his death with uninterrupted course and with undiminished force. It is one of the features of the holy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 4:6

Already being offered for now ready to be offered, A.V.; come for at hand. A.V. I am already being offered. The ἐγώ is emphatic, in contrast with the σύ of 2 Timothy 4:5 : "Thou, who hast still life before thee, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. I can do so no longer, for my martyrdom has already commenced, and my end is close at hand. Thou must take my place in the great conflict." Am … being offered ( σπένδομαι ); am... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6

Life's evening hour. "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand." St. Paul felt sure that the enemies of the gospel would be successful in their designs upon his life. Sooner or later he knew that the lions or the flames, the executioner's axe or the cruel cross, would complete his earthly course. But as he had made an "offering" of his life to Christ, so he was ready in death to be offered up for the Master's sake. I. THE APOSTOLIC READINESS .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6-8

The nearness of the apostle's death, and his prospects in connection with it. He urges Timothy to increased zeal on account of his own approaching departure. I. THE IMMINENCE OF HIS DEATH . "For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure is at hand." 1 . Mark the calmness with which the apostle contemplates a violent death. There is no tremor, or hurry, or impatience in his last days. The language is singularly composed. He knew that Nero would soon put an... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:7

The for a , A.V.; the for my, A.V. I have fought the good fight ; as 1 Timothy 6:12 ( τὸν ἀγῶνα τὸν καλόν ), meaning that, however honourable the contests of the games were deemed, the Christian contest was far more honourable than them all. The word "fight" does not adequately express by agora, which embraces all kinds of contests—chariot race, foot race, wrestling, etc. "I have played out the honourable game" would give the sense, though inelegantly. The course ( τὸν... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:7

The battle finished. "I have fought a good fight." Nothing in nature is more beautiful than the all-glorious sunset; even the storm clouds make it a more magnificent scene. So it was with St. Paul. Amid the threatening clouds of persecution the Saviour's glory shone all around and about him, and lighted up the dark firmament of the martyr experiences. I. THE PAST FIGHT . He was a man of war in the best sense, and had fought a good fight. He had conflicts in himself— "fightings... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:8

The for a , A.V.; to me for me , A.V.; only to me for to me only, A.V.; also to all them for unto all them also, A.V.; have loved for love. Henceforth ( λοιπόν ); as Hebrews 10:13 . The work of conflict being over, it only remains to receive the crown. The crown of righteousness means that crown the possession of which marks the wearer as righteous before God. The analogous phrases are, "the crown of glory" ( 1 Peter 5:4 ) and "the crown of life" ( James 1:12 ;... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6-8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:7

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:7

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:8

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