2 Timothy 3:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 3:11

Persecutions - On the meaning of this word, see the notes at Matthew 5:10.Afflictions - Trials of other kinds than those which arose from persecutions. The apostle met them everywhere; compare the notes at Acts 20:23.Which came unto me at Antioch - The Antioch here referred to is not the place of that name in Syria (see the notes at Acts 11:19); but a city of the same name in Pisidia, in Asia Minor; notes, Acts 13:14. Paul there suffered persecution from the Jews; Acts 13:45.At Iconium; -... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 3:10-13

2 Timothy 3:10-13. But thou hast a better pattern to follow; for thou hast fully known my doctrine In all the branches of it; manner of life My conduct toward God, his people, and all men; purpose The end and design of my ministry, namely, the glory of God in the salvation of men, and not any honour, interest, or advantage of my own; faith My fidelity in the discharge of my duty; long-suffering When treated in the most injurious manner; charity Or love rather, to all men,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Preach the Word constantly (3:10-4:5)Paul refers to his own experiences to illustrate the truth that the person who whole-heartedly follows God must expect persecution. Timothy was well aware of this, even before he joined Paul in his work. In his own neighbourhood he had seen Paul suffer because of his devotion to Christ (10-12; cf. Acts 13:50; Acts 14:5-6,Acts 14:19; Acts 16:1-2). This shows in a clearer light the difference between the true teacher and the false. The latter gains a following... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 3:11

afflictions . Greek. pathema. Generally transl suffering. See Romans 7:5 . at . App-104 . Antioch , &c. See Acts 13:50 ; Acts 14:5 , Acts 14:19 . endured . See 1 Corinthians 10:13 . out of . App-104 . Lord . App-98 .:2, A. delivered , Compare 2 Corinthians 1:10 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 3:11

persecutions, sufferings; what things befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: and out of them all the Lord delivered me.At Antioch ... Any forger, writing at a later date, would certainly have specified which Antioch he meant; but Paul, writing to one who was there when it all happened, had no such need, providing inadvertently a convincing mark of the genuineness of this epistle. It was of course Antioch of Pisidia, not of Syria. Of Paul's almost innumerable... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 3:11

11. afflictions—"sufferings." which—Greek, "such as." in Antioch—of Pisidia (Acts 13:14; Acts 13:50; Acts 13:51). Iconium— (Acts 13:51- :). Lystra— (Acts 14:6; Acts 14:19). what—How grievous. out of . . . all . . . Lord delivered me— (2 Timothy 4:17; Psalms 34:17; 2 Corinthians 1:10). An encouragement to Timothy not to fear persecutions. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 3:1-13

A. Characteristics of the last days 3:1-13Paul instructed Timothy concerning what God had revealed would take place in the last days. He did so to help him realize that he faced no unknown situation in Ephesus and to enable him to combat it intelligently. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 3:8-13

2. Negative and positive illustrations 3:8-13 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 3:10-11

Timothy’s past character and conduct stood in stark contrast to that of the false teachers. He had fully followed Paul’s ministry (teaching, conduct, and purpose) and his life (faith, patience, love, and perseverance). The fact that God had delivered Paul from all his persecutions would have encouraged Timothy to continue following the apostle’s example."The Lord ever rescues his people, frequently from death, sometimes by means of death. Either way, nothing ever separates them from his love... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Warnings and Exhortations Regarding the Last Days1-9. In the days immediately preceding the Second Coming, the Lord had taught that iniquity would abound. St. Paul reminds Timothy of this truth as a warning to him, for when those days would come neither he nor any one on earth knew; they might be close at hand, and the existing wickedness might be the commencement of the final iniquity. The depravity then would be terrible, and already in its degree it existed, and must be resisted.1. In the... read more

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