提摩太後書 2:20-22 CUNPTS

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:20

Verse 20 20In a great house He now goes farther, and demonstrates by a comparison, that when we see some who, for a time, made a show of distinguished piety and zeal, fall back shamefully, so far from being troubled on account of it, we ought rather to acknowledge that this arrangement is seemly and adapted to the providence of God. Who will find fault with a large house, in which there is abundance of every kind of furniture, and which accordingly contains not only those articles which are... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:21

Verse 21 21If any man shall cleanse himself from these If the reprobate are “vessels for dishonor,” they have that dishonor confined to themselves, but they do not disfigure the house, or bring any disgrace on the head of the family, who, while he has a variety of articles of furniture, appropriates each vessel to its proper use. But let us learn, by their example, to apply them to better and worthier uses; for in the reprobate, as in mirrors, we perceive how detestable is the condition of man,... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:22

Verse 22 22Flee youthful desires. This is an inference from what goes before; for, after mentioning useless questions, and having been led by this circumstance to censure Hymenaeus and Philetus, whose ambition and vain curiosity had led them away from the right faith, he again exhorts Timothy to keep at a distance from so dangerous a plague, and for this purpose he advises him to avoid “youthful desires.” By this term he does not mean either a propensity to uncleanness, or any of those... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Conduct in view of heresy appearing in the Church. I. METHOD OF THE HERETICS . "Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear." The method of the heretics called for solemn warning from Timothy. Its essential character was word fighting. It dealt with the form, and not with the reality; and so it came to be controversial. The word is not unimportant, but it has... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:15-26

The skilful workman. Besides the concentration of purpose, and the willingness to endure, which are necessary to the faithful minister of Christ, two other qualifications are no less needed. The one is skill in his work; the other is gentleness and patience in dealing with those that oppose themselves. By skill in his work we mean both the knowing what to avoid and shun, and the effective handling of the Word of truth. The minister of Christ who wastes his time, and spends his strength in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:20

Now for but, A.V.; unto for to, A.V. (twice). Now in a great house, etc. "Now" is hardly the right conjunction. It should rather be "howbeit." The object of the figure of the various vessels in the "great house" is to show that, though every one that names the Name of the Lord ought to depart from unrighteousness, yet we must not be surprised if it is not so, and if there are found in the Church some professing Christians whose practice is quite inconsistent with their profession.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:20-21

The Church in its visible aspect before the world. The apostle seems to be answering the question why there are such unworthy members in the visible communion of the Church. I. THE CHURCH IS LIKE A GREAT HOUSE WITH VARIOUS SORTS OF VESSELS . "Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some unto honour, and some unto dishonour." 1 . It is contended that the great house here is not the Church, but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:21

Meet for and meet, A.V. and T.R.; prepared for and prepared, A.V. Purge himself from these ( ἐκκαθάρῃ ); stronger than the simple καθάρῃ , "thoroughly purge himself," as in 1 Corinthians 5:7 (the only other place in the New Testament where it occurs) and as in classical Greek. It is used also by the LXX . in 7:4 , as the rendering of פרַץָ , to try metals. The idea, therefore, seems to be that of separation, and, if so, "from these" may certainly mean from the false... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:21

Fitness for service. "Meet for the Master's use." Christ is our Lord as well as our Saviour. We are under a Master, and must bring our thought in captivity unto him. I. MEETNESS . For in man there is a power that grows by culture. Not so with the inferior animals. Take the bee: the first cell it makes is as geometrically perfect as the last. So take the bird: the first nest it makes is as soft and complete as the last. But man can grow in meetness. Self-discipline meetens. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:22

But flee for flee also, A.V.; and follow after for but follow, A.V.; love for charity, A.V. Youthful ( νεωτερικάς ) ; of or belonging to νεώτεροι , young men; "cupiditates adolescentiae" (Tacit., 'Hist.,' 2 Timothy 1:15 ). The word only occurs here in the New Testament, never in the LXX ., but is found in Josephus, who speaks of αὐθαδεία νεωτερική , "youthful arrogance," and is common in classical Greek. Lusts ( ἐπιθυμίαι ) include, besides the σαρκικαὶ... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:21

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:22

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:15-26

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:20

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:20-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:22

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