2 Timothy 2:15-16 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:15

Give diligence to present for study to show, A.V.; handling aright for rightly dividing, A.V. Give diligence. The A.V. "study," if we give it its proper force, as in the Latin studeo, studium, studiosus, expresses the sense of σπούδασον exactly. Zeal, earnest desire, effort, and haste, are all implied in it. To present thyself ( παραστῆσαι , to present); as in Luke 2:22 ; Acts 1:3 ; Acts 9:41 . In 1 Corinthians 8:8 it has the sense of "to commend," nearly the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:15

The qualifications of the gospel preacher. "Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed." I. HE MUST BE LABORIOUS . The term "workman" implies this fact as well as the direct admonition to "give diligence" to his ministry. The ministry is a good work, demanding industry, study, and care, and no man is sufficient for it without the grace of God. It is a comfort as well as an honour to think that ministers are "workers with God" (... 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 2:16

Profane for profane and vain, A.V.; proceed further in ungodliness for increase unto more ungodliness, A.V. Shun ( περιΐ́στασο , as in Titus 3:9 ); literally, step out of the way of, or stand away from—an unusual use of the word, found also in Josephus, 'Ant. Jud.,' 4. 6:12. Profane babblings (see 1 Timothy 4:7 ; 1 Timothy 6:20 ). They will proceed ( προκόψουσιν ); see note on προκοπή in 1 Timothy 4:15 . Further in ungodliness ( ἐπὶ πεῖον ἀσεβείας ); surely... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:16-18

A warning against vain babblings,with there tendency to heresy and impiety. "But shun profane babblings." I. THE DUTY OF THE MINISTER TOWARD SUCH BABBLINGS . He is to shun them, because they are profitless—a mere sound of words, without solid meaning; great swelling words of vanity, not only unprofitable, but contrary to the doctrine that is according to godliness. The minister must shun, discourage, and repudiate them in the interests of truth and piety. II. THE ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:15

Study to show thyself approved unto God - Give diligence 2 Peter 2:10, or make an effort so to discharge the duties of the ministerial office as to meet the divine approbation. The object of the ministry is not to please men. Such doctrines should be preached, and such plans formed, and such a manner of life pursued, as God will approve. To do this demands study or care - for there are many temptations to the opposite course; there are many things the tendency of which is to lead a minister to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:16

But shun profane and vain babblings, - see the notes at 1 Timothy 6:20.For they will increase unto more ungodliness - Their tendency is to alienate the soul from God, and to lead to impiety. Such kinds of disputation are not merely a waste of time, they are productive of positive mischief. A man fond of contention in religious things is seldom one who has much love for the practical duties of piety, or any very deep sense of the distinction between right and wrong. You will not usually look for... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:15

2 Timothy 2:15. Study to show thyself approved, &c. Greek, σπουδασον σεαυτον δοκιμον παραστησαι τω Θεω , literally, be zealous, make haste, or diligently endeavour, to present thyself approved to God, what ever men may judge of thee and thy services; a workman that needeth not to be ashamed Either on account of unfaithfulness, unskilfulness, lukewarmness, negligence, or sloth; rightly dividing the word of truth Greek, ορθοτομουντα , literally, rightly cutting up the word In... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:16-18

2 Timothy 2:16-18. But shun profane and vain babblings See on 1 Timothy 1:4; for they will increase, &c. Though the evil of some of them may not immediately appear, and they may seem trifling rather than mischievous, they will advance unto more impiety; for the persons who so babble, having been prevailed on by Satan to quit the right way of experimental and practical godliness, will proceed not only to neglect, but even to deny, the most essential articles of the Christian faith. ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

2:14-4:5 AN APPROVED WORKER AND FALSE TEACHERSTeach essentials; avoid quarrels (2:14-26)Paul repeats the advice of his previous letter that Timothy should not waste time discussing fanciful theories (cf. 1 Timothy 1:3-11; 1 Timothy 4:6-10). Christian teachers build up their hearers by presenting the truth of God clearly and honestly, not by allowing the imagination to control their preaching (14-16).Foolish speculation and self-invented theories were what caused Hymenaeus and Philetus to depart... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:15-26

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:16

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:16-18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:16-18

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

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