Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 1:17
17. found me—in the crowded metropolis. So in turn "may he find mercy of the Lord in that day" when the whole universe shall be assembled. read more
2 Timothy 1:17 Niv
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 1:3-18
II. THANKSGIVING FOR FAITHFUL FELLOW WORKERS 1:3-18In this first major part of the epistle Paul thanked God for Timothy and encouraged him to remain faithful. He recalled the unfaithfulness of other fellow workers and used their example to challenge Timothy to remain faithful to the Lord and to his calling. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 1:15-18
C. Examples of faithful and unfaithful service 1:15-18To further impress upon Timothy the need for him to remain faithful to his calling Paul cited records of the ministries of other Christians who were mutual acquaintances. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 1:16-18
Some have suggested that Onesiphorus (lit. help-bringer) may have been dead when Paul wrote this epistle since Paul spoke only of his household. But that seems unlikely to me in view of 2 Timothy 1:18."In the Apocryphal Acts of Paul and Thecla, Onesiphorus is spoken of as a convert of Paul’s who gave him hospitality on his first visit to Iconium." [Note: Guthrie, p. 135] Onesiphorus’ household was an exception to the "all" above (2 Timothy 1:15), or perhaps they had felt differently and had... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:1-18
Expressions of Affection and Exhortations to Faithfulness1, 2. Salutation. According to the promise of life] St. Paul declares himself appointed an Apostle with the view of his spreading the knowledge of the life which had been promised and was now being enjoyed by Christians adopted in Christ.3-5. The happy assurance of Timothy’s faithfulness which St. Paul’s recollections of past years supply him with. 3. I thank God] The construction is involved. What St. Paul thanks God for is Timothy’s... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Timothy 1:17
(17) But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.—But, on the contrary, instead of fear—far from being ashamed—he, when he arrived in Rome, sought me out. This must have been a much more rigorous captivity than the one alluded to in the last chapter of the Acts when St. Paul dwelt in his own hired house with the soldier who guarded him. Now he was rigidly imprisoned, and the very place of his captivity was not, apparently, easily found. read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Timothy 1:1-18
2 Timothy 1:5 St. Basil the Great owed his earliest religious education to his grandmother Macrina, who brought him up with his brothers, and formed them upon the doctrine of the great Origenist and saint of Pontus, Gregory Thaumaturgus. Canon Travers Smith wrote in his Life of St. Basil: 'Macrina had not only been taught by the best Christian instructors, but had herself with her husband suffered for the faith. In the persecutions of Maximin she and her family were driven from their home and... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:15-18
Chapter 28THE HEARTLESSNESS OF PHYGELUS AND HERMOGENES-THE DEVOTION OF ONESIPHORUS-PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD. - 2 Timothy 1:15-18WE have here one of the arguments which St. Paul makes use of in urging his beloved disciple to stir up the gift of God that is in him through the laying on of hands, and not allow himself to be afraid of the ignominy and the sufferings, which the service of Jesus Christ involves. After reminding him of the holy traditions of his family, of the glorious character of the... read more
Arno Clemens Gaebelein
Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Timothy 1:1-18
Analysis and Annotations I. PAUL’S PERSONAL WORD TO TIMOTHY CHAPTER 1 1. Paul’s affectionate words and confidence (2 Timothy 1:1-5 ) 2. Difficulties and assurance (2 Timothy 1:6-12 ) 3. Holding the form of sound words (2 Timothy 1:13-14 ) 4. Turning away and faithfulness in contrast (2 Timothy 1:15-18 ) 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Paul speaks in this last Epistle as an apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God “according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus.” It is a blessed word and... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:1-18
1:1-2:13 ENCOURAGEMENT TO TIMOTHYNeed for courage and faithfulness (1:1-18)Paul recalls the time when he left Timothy behind in Ephesus, and remembers how Timothy wept as they parted. He longs to see him again (1:1-4). No doubt the quality of Timothy’s faith, which so attracted Paul to him, was largely the result of a godly upbringing by those of sincere faith (5). At the beginning of Timothy’s ministry Paul had shown publicly that he believed Timothy to be divinely gifted for his work. He... read more