提摩太後書 2:20-22 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:22

The importance of a pure and circumspect walk. I. NEGATIVELY . "Flee youthful lusts." 1 . These refer to those passions and desires which are so tempting to youth. They "war against the soul," and are most inimical to holiness and salvation. The indulgence of corrupt passions would also lead to serious scandals. 2 . They refer likewise to those vehement and headstrong passions which often lead young men into foolish courses, or to the rage for novelty and the egotistic vanity... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:20

But in a great house - Still keeping up the comparison of the church with a building. The idea is, that the church is a large edifice, and that in such a building we are not to expect entire uniformity in all the articles which it contains.There are not only vessels of gold and of silver, ... - You are not to expect to find all the articles of furniture alike, or all made of the same material. Variety in the form, and use, and material, is necessary in furnishing such a house.And some to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:21

If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour - If a man “cleanse” or “purify” himself; compare the notes on John 15:2. The word “these” refers, here, to the persons represented by the vessels of wood and of earth - the vessels made to dishonor, as mentioned in the previous verse 2 Timothy 2:20. The idea is, that if one would preserve himself from the corrupting influence of such men, he would be fitted to be a vessel of honor, or to be employed in the most... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:22

Flee also youthful lusts - Such passions as youth are subject to. On the word “flee,” and the pertinency of its use in such a connection, see the notes at 1 Corinthians 6:18. Paul felt that Timothy, then a young man, was subject to the same passions as other young men; and hence, his repeated cautions to him to avoid all those things, arising from his youth, which might be the occasion of scandal; compare the notes at 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Timothy 5:2. It is to be remembered that this Epistle is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:20-21

2 Timothy 2:20-21. But in a great house Such as the Christian Church soon became, taking in multitudes of Gentiles in all parts of Asia, Macedonia, Greece, and Italy, and such as it has long been, and now is; there are not only vessels of gold and silver Designed for the most honourable uses; but of wood and of earth Intended for uses less houourable. The apostle alludes to the houses of nobles, princes, and other great persons, in which are usually found vessels of different materials,... read more

Joseph Benson

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

2 Timothy 2:22. Flee youthful lusts Or desires, namely, those peculiarly incident to youth; that is, shun all occasions of exciting or gratifying them, whether, on the one hand, the love of sensual pleasure and the inclination to gratify the appetites and senses of the body, or, on the other, pride, ambition, vain-glory, rashness, contention, obstinacy; vices to which young persons are peculiarly obnoxious; and which some who are free from sensual lusts, are at little pains to avoid; but... 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

E.W. Bullinger

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:22

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:20-21

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

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

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 2:21

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 2:22

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