2 Timothy 1:6-8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:8

Be not - ashamed of the testimony - The testimony of Christ is the Gospel in general, which proclaims Christ crucified, and redemption through his blood. In the sight of the world, there appeared to be reason why a man should be ashamed of this; ashamed of him who was crucified as a malefactor; but, when this Gospel became the power of God to the salvation of every one that believed, it was a subject to exult in. Hence the apostle, Romans 1:16 ; (note), said, I am not ashamed of the Gospel... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:6

Verse 6 6For which cause I advise thee The more abundantly that Timothy had received the grace of God, the more attentive (the Apostle intimates) he ought to be in making progress from day to day. It deserves notice that the words “for which cause” introduce this advice as a conclusion from what has been already said. To stir up the gift of God. This exhortation is highly necessary; for it usually happens, and may be said to be natural, that the excellence of gifts produces carelessness, which... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:7

Verse 7 7For God hath not given to us a spirit of cowardice It is a confirmation of what he had said immediately before; and thus he continues to urge Timothy to display the power of the gifts which he had received. He makes use of this argument, that God governs his ministers by the Spirit of power, which is the opposite of cowardice. Hence it follows, that they ought not to lie down through slothfulness, but, sustained by great confidence and cheerfulness, should exhibit and display, by... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:8

Verse 8 8Be not ashamed, therefore He said this, because the confession of the gospel was accounted infamous; and therefore he forbids that either ambition or the fear of disgrace shall prevent or retard him from the liberty of preaching the gospel. And he infers this from what has been already said; for he who is armed with the power of God will not tremble at the noise raised by the world, but will reckon it honorable that wicked men mark them with disgrace. And justly does he call the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Reminiscences. A ring once given to an old and loved friend, who in later life had been cut off from the former loving intercourse by the inevitable course of events, bore this touching inscription, "Cara memoria dei primieri anni" (dear memory of old times). The memories of a happy unclouded youth, of youthful friendships, of joyous days, of pursuits lit up by sanguine hopes and bright expectations, are indeed often among the most precious treasures of the heart. And in like manner the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Address and salutation. "Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord." The language is similar to what is found in other of Paul's Epistles. The peculiarity is that his apostleship is here associated with the promise of the gospel, which like a rainbow spans our sky in this dark world. It is the promise by preeminence;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:6

For the which cause for wherefore, A.V.; through the laying for by the putting, A.V. For which cause ( δι ἣν αἰτίαν ) ; so 2 Timothy 1:12 and Titus 1:13 , but nowhere else in St. Paul's Epistles, though common elsewhere. The clause seems to depend upon the words immediately preceding, "I am persuaded in thee also; for which cause," etc. Stir up ( ἀναζωπυρεῖν ) ; here only in the New Testament, but found in the LXX . of Genesis 45:27 and I Ma Genesis 13:7 ,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:6

The apostle's admonition to Timothy to stir up the gift of God within him. It was because of his persuasion of Timothy's faith, and perhaps of the apprehension that the young disciple had been depressed by his own long imprisonment, that he addressed him in this manner. I. THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS POSSESSED BY TIMOTHY . "Wherefore I put thee in remembrance to stir up the gift of God which is in thee by means of the laying on of my hands." 1 . He refers to the special gift... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:6

Quickening the memory. "I put thee in remembrance." Timothy was not to create a gospel, but to preach one. The facts and doctrines were matters of revelation, and Timothy had the humbler task of expanding and applying them. All through his gospel was to be that of the faith once delivered to the saints. I. REMEMBRANCE IS NEEDED . Why? Memory is liable to slumber and to sleep. Do we mourn over this fact, and ask why this precious faculty was not stronger? Consider! Could you... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:6

Stirring the fire. "Stir up the gift that is in thee." Literally, "stir up ( ἀναζωπυρεῖν ) the fire!" There may be fuel—even of God's Word—but all fires die out unless from time to time they are stirred up. I. THE FARE WAS THERE . His heart's altar fire had been lighted. It had descended as a Divine flame from on high. But in the best of men there is danger of absence of watchfulness, for, like the light on the Jewish altar, the fire is not to die out night nor day. ... read more

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