2 Timothy 4:20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:19-22

2 Timothy 4:19-22. Salute Prisca This word is a contraction of the name Priscilla; or, as Estius supposes, Priscilla may be the diminutive of Prisca. Erastus abode at Corinth When I came from thence, being chamberlain of the city, Romans 16:23. He is likewise mentioned, Acts 19:22, as one who administered to Paul. But Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick It has been very justly argued from this text, that a power of working miracles did not always reside in the apostles; and indeed if... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6-22

4:6-22 PAUL’S LAST FAREWELLKnowing that he has faithfully carried out the work God entrusted to him, Paul faces execution with confidence. He looks beyond death to the full enjoyment of salvation that will be experienced by all whose love for Jesus is the controlling force in their lives (6-8).Before he dies, Paul would like Timothy to come and visit him. He is disappointed that Demas has preferred the safety and comfort of ordinary life to the danger and hardship of life with Paul. Others have... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:20

Erastus . See Acts 19:22 . Rom 18:23 . Trophimus . Acts 20:4 ; Acts 21:29 . sick . Paul's authority to heal had ceased. Compare Philippians 1:2 , Php 1:25-27 . 1 Timothy 5:23 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:20

Erastus remained at Corinth: but Trophimus I left at Miletus sick.Erastus ... This too was a common name; but despite this, White identified him as probably the Erastus mentioned in Acts 19:22. The Erastus who was chamberlain of Corinth is thought to be a different character.Trophimus I left at Miletus sick ... No forger would have spared a miracle in this situation; but, as always, there is a remarkable economy of the divine power where miracles were concerned. They were never wrought for the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 4:20

2 Timothy 4:20. Trophimus—left at Miletum sick.— It has been very justly argued from this text, that a power of working miracles did not always reside in the apostles; and indeed if it had, onecan hardly imagine that any good or useful man would have been sick, and have died under their notice, which wouldhave been quite inconsistent with the scheme of Divine Providence. Timothy's frequent infirmities afford a farther argument to the same purpose. But such good men as these, did not need the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:20

20. In order to depict his desertion, he informs Timothy that Erastus, one of his usual companions (Acts 19:22, possibly the same Erastus as in Romans 16:23, though how he could leave his official duties for missionary journeys is not clear), stayed behind at Corinth, his native place, or usual residence, of which city he was "chamberlain," or city steward and treasurer (Romans 16:23); and Trophimus he left behind at Miletus sick. (On his former history, see on Romans 16:23- :; Romans 16:23-... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:9-22

V. CONCLUDING PERSONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 4:9-22Paul concluded his last inspired epistle by giving Timothy personal instructions and information to enable him to carry out the apostle’s last wishes. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:19-21

C. Additional greetings and instructions 4:19-21 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:20

Erastus and Trophimus were old associates of Timothy (Acts 19:22; Acts 20:4; Acts 21:29). Paul sent news of them. Some authorities believe that Paul’s ability to heal people physically had ended. Many of them believe that God gave the gift of healing to the church only in its infancy to help authenticate the apostles as they ministered to the Jews (Ephesians 2:20; Hebrews 2:3-4). [Note: See Gary W. Derickson, "The Decline of Miracles in the New Testament Era," Th.M. thesis, Dallas Theological... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

St. Paul’s Last Messages and Counsels1-8. The Apostle, knowing that his days are fast drawing to a close, exhorts Timothy to increased diligence and earnestness in his teaching, in view of the imminence of a time of error and excitement. He refers to his approaching martyrdom, expressing his readiness for whatever may await him, and his confidence in the reward of his faithfulness.1. I charge thee] cp. 1 Timothy 5:21. And the Lord Jesus Christ] RV ’and of Christ Jesus.’At his appearing, etc.]... read more

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