2 Timothy 2:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Hardship in connection with the Christian ministry. I. PRELIMINARY EXHORTATION . 1 . As to personal strength . "Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." As the apostle's power of working was already much crippled by close imprisonment, he naturally felt anxious regarding the future of Christ's cause. In calling Timothy his son, he does not formally name him as his successor. At the same time, he may be regarded as looking to him as one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-14

Endurance the lot of Christ's ministers. Continual endurance of evil, whether directed specially against himself, or generally thwarting the cause which he has most at heart, is the ordinary lot of the minister of Jesus Christ exercising his ministry in an evil world. And in order to be ready to encounter this evil, actively or passively, as the case may require, a complete concentration of purpose on the fulfilment of his ministry is absolutely required. If the heart is divided between... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:2

Which for that , A.V.; from for of, A.V. The things which thou hast heard, etc. Here we have distinctly enunciated the succession of apostolical doctrine through apostolical men. We have also set before us the partnership of the presbyterate, and, in a secondary degree, of the whole Church, with the apostles and bishops their successors, in preserving pure and unadulterated the faith once delivered to the saints. There can be little doubt that St. Paul is here alluding to Timothy's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:2

Admonition to Timothy respecting the appointment of faithful preachers. At such a period of unfaithfulness and timidity, it was necessary to provide for the continuous wants of the Church. I. THE TRUST TIMOTHY IS TO DELIVER TO FAITHFUL MEN . "The things which thou heardest from me among many witnesses." 1 . Timothy heard these things from the apostle at his ordination, but oftener still during his long missionary travels, when he would hear the apostle discourse... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1

Thou therefore - In view of the fact stated in the previous chapter, that many had turned away from the apostle, and had forsaken the paths of truth.Be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus; - compare the notes at Ephesians 6:10. The meaning is, Be strong, relying on the grace which the Lord Jesus only can impart. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:2

And the things which thou hast heard of me among many witnesses - Margin, “by.” Before, or in the presence of, many witnesses. Perhaps he refers to a solemn charge which he gave him, in the presence of the church, when he was ordained. It is by no means improbable that such a charge was given then to a newly ordained minister, as it is now. On such an occasion, the apostle would be likely to state a summary of Christian doctrine, - (compare the notes at 2 Timothy 1:13), - and to exhort Timothy... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:1-2

2 Timothy 2:1-2. Thou therefore, my son Animated by the example of fidelity and courage manifested by Onesiphorus; be strong Ενδυναμου , be encouraged and strengthened, in a firm reliance on the grace that is in Jesus And which he is always ready to communicate to all that pray for and expect it. And the things The wholesome doctrine, (2 Timothy 1:13,) that thou hast heard of me To which I have often borne solemn testimony; among many witnesses See 1 Timothy 6:12. By these many... 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 2:1

son . App-108 . be strong . Greek. endunamoo . See Acts 9:22 , and compare Ephesians 6:10 . in . App-104 . grace. App-184 . Christ Jesus . App-98 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

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

of . App-104 . among = by means of. App-104 . 2 Timothy 2:1 . the same = these. faithful. App-160 . men. App-123 . who = such as. able competent. See 2 Corinthians 2:16 (sufficient). others . App-124 . No reference to bishops and ecclesiastical organizations. All these have failed. read more

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