2 Timothy 4:2-4 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word - The Word of God; the gospel. This was to be the main business of the life of Timothy, and Paul solemnly charges him in view of the certain coming of the Redeemer to judgment, to be faithful in the performance of it.Be instant - see the notes at Romans 12:12. The meaning here is, that he should be constant in this duty. Literally, “to stand by, or to stand fast by;” that is, he was to be pressing or urgent in the performance of this work. He was always to be at his post, and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:3

For the time will come ... - Probably referring to the time mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:1, following.When they will not endure sound doctrine - Greek, “healthful doctrine;” i. e., doctrine contributing to the health of the soul, or to salvation. At that time they would seek a kind of instruction more conformable to their wishes and feelings.But after their own lusts - They will seek such kind of preaching as will accord with their carnal desires; or such as will palliate their evil propensities,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:4

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth - That is, the people themselves will turn away from the truth. It does not mean that the teachers would turn them away by the influence of their instructions.And shall be turned unto fables; - See the notes at 1 Timothy 1:4. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:1-4

2 Timothy 4:1-4. Having, in the preceding chapter, explained to Timothy the duties of his office, as an evangelist, the apostle now proceeds solemnly to charge him, in the presence of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to be diligent and faithful in all the duties of the ministry; by preaching the true doctrine, confuting gainsayers, rebuking sinners, and exhorting both the teachers and people under his care to conduct themselves properly in every respect. His words are peculiarly solemn, I... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

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 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:3

time = season. come = be. not . App-106 . sound = the sound. See 1 Timothy 1:10 . doctrine . Greek. didaskalia , as 1 Timothy 4:6 . after . App-104 . heap . Greek. episoreuo. Only here. having itching ears = itching in regard to hearing. itching . Greek. knetho. Only here. read more

E.W. Bullinger

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

ears = hearing, as in 2 Timothy 4:3 . from . App-104 . turned . See 1 Timothy 1:6 . unto . App-104 . fables = myths. See 1 Timothy 1:4 . 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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:3

For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts;For the time will come ... The use of "for" here and in 2 Timothy 4:6 cites two reasons for Paul's urgent charge, these being (1) apostasy so often foretold is present (potentially) even in Timothy's time, and indeed at all times, and (2) the grand old warrior Paul will very soon have departed from this life. Thus there are the most urgent... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

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

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:3

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

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:2

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:3

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