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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:1

charge . Greek. diamarturomai. See 2 Timothy 2:14 . before = in the sight of. God . App-98 . the Lord Jesus Christ . The texts read "Christ Jesus". App-98 . shall = is about to. judge . App-122 . the . Omit. Quick = living. dead . App-139 . at . App-104 . The texts read "and by". appearing . App-106 . kingdom . See App-112 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

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

Preach . App-121 . word . App-121 . in season . Greek. eukairos. Only here and Mark 14:11 . out of season . Greek. akairos. Only here. reprove. Greek. elencho. See John 8:9 . Tim. 2Ti 5:20 . rebuke . Greek. epitimao . One, twenty- nine times, twenty-four times "rebuke", five times "charge". All in Gospels, save been and Jude 1:9 . The difference between these two Greek. words is that the former means to bring to conviction, as used in John 8:46 ; John 16:8 ; while the latter can be... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1

This immortal chapter is indelibly stamped upon the conscience of all mankind. It may be called the last will and testament of the great apostle to the Gentiles. In view of the apostasy, even at that time working in the church, an event Paul had frequently mentioned, and in view of his own forthcoming death, Paul penned his solemn charge to Timothy to "preach the word" (2 Timothy 4:1-8); then he called for Timothy to hasten to be at his side for the end, requesting that he bring Mark and a few... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:2

preach the word; be urgent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.Preach the word ... Something of what this means has been lost in the modern definition of preaching. The true meaning is "Herald the word of God in its completeness, not altering it in any way, nor adding anything of his own that is borrowed from another source."[3] It also includes the mandate to announce to men the total message as God gave it. Paul said, "I shrank not from... read more

Thomas Coke

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

2 Timothy 4:2. In season, out of season;— That is, "in the stated season of religious assemblies; and out of that season, whenever occasional Providences may give thee an opportunity: yea, carry it into thy private conversation, in the intervals of private labour." read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1

1. charge—Greek, "adjure." therefore—omitted in the oldest manuscripts. the Lord Jesus Christ—The oldest manuscripts read simply, "Christ Jesus." shall judge—His commission from God is mentioned, :-; his resolution to do so, :-; the execution of his commission, here. at his appearing—The oldest manuscripts read, "and" for "at"; then translate, "(I charge thee before God . . . ) and by His appearing." and his kingdom—to be set at His appearing, when we hope to reign with Him. His kingdom is... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

2. Preach—literally, "proclaim as a herald." The term for the discourses in the synagogue was daraschoth; the corresponding Greek term (implying dialectial style, dialogue, and discussion, Acts 17:2; Acts 17:18; Acts 18:4; Acts 18:19) is applied in Acts to discourses in the Christian Church. JUSTIN MARTYR [Apology, 2], describes the order of public worship, "On Sunday all meet and the writings of the apostles and prophets are read; then the president delivers a discourse; after this all stand... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:1

Paul wanted Timothy to proclaim the truth in his public ministry as well as to adhere to it in his personal life. He introduced the command in 2 Timothy 4:2 with a very solemn preamble in 2 Timothy 4:1 (cf. 1 Timothy 5:21; 1 Timothy 6:13). He reminded Timothy that God was watching him, as was Jesus Christ who will judge all people. He further reminded him that Christ will return (at any time implied) and set up His kingdom. Timothy should prepare to meet Him by carrying out Paul’s command (cf.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

2. Proclamation of the truth 4:1-5 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

IV. DIRECTIONS CONCERNING THE LAST DAYS 3:1-4:8Paul anticipated dark days ahead for the church. He listed several characteristics of this time, clarified the most important conduct in it, and explained his own role to prepare Timothy and all his readers for what lay ahead. read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:1

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

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:2

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

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

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