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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:17-18

Paul cited concrete examples of two men, probably from Ephesus (cf. 1 Timothy 1:20), whose verbal speculations were derailing other sincere Christians from the track of God’s truth."Perhaps due to some confusion over the Pauline teaching that believers even now participate in the death and resurrection of Christ (Romans 6:4-5; Romans 6:8; 2 Timothy 2:11), they believed and taught that the resurrection of believers had already occurred in a spiritual sense . . ."That such a mistake could be made... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Exhortations to Flrmness, Uncontentiousness, and Perseverance1-26. The duties of God’s ministers are, (1) to maintain the faith against assailants and seducers (2 Timothy 2:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:14-21, 2 Timothy 2:26), and, (2) to be brave and patient (2 Timothy 2:3-13, 2 Timothy 2:22-25).1. Therefore] will then. Be strong] show the strength which is yours as a Christian and as a minister of Christ. 2. The Apostle refers especially to the charge that he had given to Timothy at his ordination in the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Timothy 2:17

(17) And their word will eat as doth a canker.—Better rendered, as in the margin of the English translation, as doth a gangrene, the usual rendering of the various English versions. “Cancer,” which is adopted also by Luther—krebs—fails to express the terrible and deathly nature of the “word” of these false teachers. The life of the sufferer afflicted with cancer may be prolonged for many years; a few hours, however, is sufficient to put a term to the life of the patient attacked with... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

The Christian Soldier 2 Timothy 2:1 ; 2 Timothy 2:3-4 St. Paul's admiration of soldiers, and his choice of a soldier to be the type of one who belongs to Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, meek and gentle all this is quite easily explained, and has been very often explained, but nevertheless it ought to challenge much more attention and thought than we usually give it. When St. Paul says, 'My son, endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ,' it seems to us a commonplace; but we have to... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:13-18

Chapter 32THE NEED OF A SOLEMN CHARGE AGAINST A CONTROVERSIAL SPIRIT, OF DILIGENCE FREE FROM SHAME, AND OF A HATRED OF THE PROFANITY WHICH WRAPS UP ERROR IN THE LANGUAGE OF TRUTH. - 2 Timothy 2:14-18WE here enter upon a new section of the Epistle, which continues down to the end of the chapter. It consists in the main of directions as to Timothy’s own behavior in the responsible post in which he has been placed. And these are both positive and negative; he is told what to aim at, and what to... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

II. FAITH’S CONFLICT AND THE BELIEVER’S PATH CHAPTER 2 1. The apostle’s charge (2 Timothy 2:1-2 ) 2. As soldier and husbandman (2 Timothy 2:3-7 ) 3. Identification with Christ (2 Timothy 2:8-13 ) 4. Exhortation and warning (2 Timothy 2:14-18 ) 5. The great House (2 Timothy 2:19-22 ) 6. The believer’s path (2 Timothy 2:23-26 ) 2 Timothy 2:1-2 First we find a charge of the apostle to his spiritual son Timothy. The blessed servant of the Lord knew that he was soon to depart, and therefore... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

If in chapter 1 we have seen the blessedness of God's abiding presence in His beloved saints - whatever may be the human failure everywhere - now in chapter 2, verses 1 to 13, there is a resulting conflict that requires the reality and energy of faith by which to overcome. In his being addressed as "child" the fresh reality of new birth is emphasized, and the sweetness of filial relationship; but it is all the more reason that Timothy should be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

A TEACHER OF TEACHERS The instruction may be divided into three parts. 1. He is instructed concerning his duty as a teacher of teachers (2 Timothy 2:2 ), but in that connection is again exhorted to firmness, or rather to strength and “hardness,” which are practically the same (2 Timothy 2:1 and 2 Timothy 2:3 ). What figure of speech does Paul use to illuminate his theme? What particular lesson would be drawn from it (2 Timothy 2:4 )? What second figure does he use at 2 Timothy 2:5 ? Here is... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Paul's Last Letter 2 Timothy 1-4 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; when I... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:14-18

(14) ¶ Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. (15) Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (16) But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. (17) And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; (18) Who concerning the truth have erred,... read more