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
2 Timothy 4:3. For the time will come— This is another hint of the introduction of the grand apostacy, and it has been verified to an amazing degree. That is sound doctrine which promotes a holy life: it is the love of sin which renders men averse to sound doctrine, and puts them upon following such teachers as will gratify their humours and inclinations, and please their ears and fancies, without attacking or condemning their false opinions, or corrupt practices. Instead of shall, here and in... read more
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
3. they—professing Christians. sound doctrine—Greek, "the sound (see on :-) doctrine (didascalias)" or "teaching," namely, of the Gospel. Presently follows the concrete, "teachers." after their own lusts—Instead of regarding the will of God they dislike being interrupted in their lusts by true teachers. heap—one on another: an indiscriminate mass of false teachers. Variety delights itching ears. "He who despises sound teaching, leaves sound teachers; they seek instructors like themselves"... read more
4. The ear brooks not what is opposed to the man's lusts. turned—Greek, "turned aside" (1 Timothy 1:6). It is a righteous retribution, that when men turn away from the truth, they should be turned to fables (1 Timothy 1:6- :). fables— (1 Timothy 1:6- :). read more
2. Proclamation of the truth 4:1-5 read more
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
Herald the Word of God! That is the primary responsibility of every leader of God’s people (cf. 2 Timothy 1:14; 1 Timothy 6:20)."kerysso ["preach"] is the verbal cognate of kerych, the ’herald’ whose duty it was to make public proclamation. The verb thus means ’proclaim aloud, publicly’ and is used in the NT of public proclamation or ’preaching’ of the message that God has given . . ." [Note: Knight, p. 453. Cf. 1 Timothy 3:16.] We must preach the Word in season and out of season (continually,... read more
Paul explained the reason for this charge next. "They" are the people to whom Timothy and his followers would preach: his listeners. In the end time they would not tolerate the truth but would only listen to speakers who told them what they wanted to hear (false doctrine, entertainment, etc.; cf. 2 Timothy 3:6). Paul pictured people who would be bored by, apathetic to, and annoyed by sound doctrine."In other words, they have made themselves the measure of who should teach them and what teaching... read more
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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:4
and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside unto fables.What happens to people who despise and turn away from God's truth is revealed here; they are duped by fables. When a child of God fails away from the truth, there are no longer any hoops on the barrel; there is absolutely nothing too ridiculous or preposterous for him to receive. It is always the most bizarre and extreme cults that are able to seduce and proselyte Christians. read more