Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:23
Foolish and unlearned questions - See the notes on 1 Timothy 1:4 ; 1 Timothy 4:7 ; (note), and Titus 3:9 ; (note). read more
2 Timóteo 2:20-23 Nvt
Adam Clarke
John Calvin
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
John Calvin
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
John Calvin
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
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:23
Verse 23 23But avoid foolish and uninstructive questions He calls them foolish, because they are uninstructive; that is, they contribute nothing to godliness, whatever show of acuteness they may hold out. When we are wise in a useful manner, then alone are we truly wise. This ought to be carefully observed; for we see what foolish admiration the world entertains for silly trifles, and how eagerly it runs after them. That an ambition to please may not urge us to seek the favor of men by such... 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
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:22
Flee also youthful lusts - Not only all irregular and sensual desires, but pride, ambition, and, above all, the lust of power, to which most men will sacrifice all other propensities, their ease, pleasure, health, etc. This is the most bewitching passion in the human heart. Both in Church and state it is ruinous; but particularly so in the former. Timothy was now between thirty and forty years of age, the very age in which ambition and the love of power most generally prevail. Carnal... read more