提摩太後書 2:13 CUNPTS

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:11-14

2 Timothy 2:11-14. It is a faithful saying A saying as important as it is true. If we be dead Greek, συναπεθανομεν , die, or have died, with him To the world and sin, and be ready to die for him; we shall live with him In that everlasting happiness which he hath prepared for all his people. If we suffer with him Persecution, or whatever he may be pleased to appoint or permit to happen to us, with faith and patience becoming a Christian; we shall also reign with him In heavenly... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Need for endurance (2:1-13)Like Onesiphorus, Timothy must persevere for the sake of Christ and endure hardship. He must push on vigorously with his task of passing on the truth Paul has taught him. He should do this wisely and carefully, by instructing people who are trustworthy and have the ability to teach others (2:1-2).In dealing with the difficulties in Ephesus, Timothy must realize that he is a soldier of Jesus Christ. He must expect suffering and endure it. A soldier is not concerned... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 2:13

believe not = are unbelieving. Greek. apieteo. Acts 28:24 . abideth . See p. 1511. He . The texts prefix "For". cannot = is not ( App-105 .) able to. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 2:13

2 Timothy 2:13. If we believe not,— If we are unfaithful,—yet he continues faithful; [as well in his threatenings as in his promises;] he cannot contradict himself. Heylin. A man may be unfaithful, by denying the Christian religion, or rejecting it; by corrupting it, or mingling another doctrine with it; or, by living unworthy of it. If we should prove unfaithful any of these ways, yet Christ is faithful, and must disown us, as being none of his disciples. The unfaithfulness here spoken of,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:13

13. believe not—"If we are unbelievers (literally, 'unfaithful'), He remains faithful" (Deuteronomy 7:9; Deuteronomy 7:10). The oldest manuscripts read, "For He cannot (it is an impossibility that He should) deny Himself." He cannot be unfaithful to His word that He will deny those who deny Him, though we be not faithful to our profession of faith in Him (Romans 3:3). Three things are impossible to God, to die, to lie, and to be deceived [AUGUSTINE, The Creed, 1.1], (Hebrews 6:18). This... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

A. Charge to endure hardship 2:1-13Paul continued to encourage Timothy to remain faithful to his calling to motivate him to persevere in his ministry."In this first section the subject particularly dealt with is the question of service and rewards." [Note: Harry Ironside, Timothy, Titus, and Philemon, p. 182.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:11-13

The first couplet (2 Timothy 2:11) is a comforting reminder that since the believer died with Christ (Colossians 2:20; Colossians 3:1; Colossians 3:3) he or she has also experienced resurrection with Him to newness of life (cf. Romans 6:2-23, esp. 2 Timothy 2:8). This seems to be a better interpretation than the one that views this statement as a reference to dying as a martyr. [Note: Hiebert, pp. 62-3; et al.] The first class condition and the aorist tense of the verb synapethanomen,... 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 2:13

(13) If we believe not.—Better rendered, if we are faithless—that is, untrue to the vows of our Christian profession. The faithlessness implies more than mere unbelief in any of the fundamental doctrines of the faith, such as the Resurrection of the Lord or His divinity.Yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.—Those who have understood these words as containing soothing, comforting voices for the sinner, for the faithless Christian who has left his first love, are gravely mistaken. The... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

The Christian Soldier 2 Timothy 2:1 ; 2 Timothy 2:3-4 St. Paul's admiration of soldiers, and his choice of a soldier to be the type of one who belongs to Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, meek and gentle all this is quite easily explained, and has been very often explained, but nevertheless it ought to challenge much more attention and thought than we usually give it. When St. Paul says, 'My son, endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ,' it seems to us a commonplace; but we have to... read more