2 Timothy 2:12

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

In order to fulfil the ideal revealed in the instructions, Timothy was charged to "be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." The apostle employed three figures of speech, the soldier, the athlete, and the husbandman, as revealing the methods by which Timothy might be strengthened in grace. The ultimate command is, “Remember Jesus Christ." The apostle next referred to his own experiences again. Briefly, but vividly, he said, "I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor." Paul... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

The Christian's Titles 2 Timothy 2:1-26 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We will discuss the seven distinctive names under which Paul addressed his son in the faith. As a prelude to these seven names, it might be helpful to suggest seven titles of our Lord under which the titles given His children are made possible and forceful. There is a verse which says: "The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord." We will discuss the disciple, and servant; we will discuss the Lord, and... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-18

SECTION 2. Paul Exhorts Timothy To Be A Good And Faithful ‘Workman’ And To Remember Jesus Christ, Risen From The Dead And Of The Seed of David, Who Has Obtained Salvation For His Own (2 Timothy 2:1-18 ). In this passage Paul now seeks to bolster Timothy’s faith and courage, pointing him to his hidden resources, and calling on him to serve faithfully and truly, remembering the One Whom they proclaim. At the same time he must remember that Paul himself suffers as his commitment to Christ... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:8-14

Paul Calls On Timothy To Keep His Eyes Firmly Fixed On Christ (2 Timothy 2:8-14 ). In view of the urgency of the times and the dangers that loom ahead Paul tells Timothy (and us) to remember Jesus Christ as the Risen One and as the Davidic Messiah, Who is the essence of the Gospel that he proclaims, and through Whom those who are His chosen ones may obtain salvation and enjoy eternal glory. Nevertheless this hope makes demands on us and reminds us that if we confess Him before men, He will... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:11-13

‘Faithful is the saying: For if we died with him, we shall also live with him, If we endure, we shall also reign with him, If we shall deny him, he also will deny us, If we are faithless, he abides faithful, For he cannot deny himself.’ Paul then declares as ‘a faithful saying’, and thus one to be relied on utterly (compare 1 Timothy 1:15; 1Ti 3:1 ; 1 Timothy 4:9; Titus 3:8), the words of what was probably a Christian hymn, which sums up differing attitudes and responses to Christ. Such hymns... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

( d) 2 Timothy 2:1-1 Chronicles : . The Appeal Renewed.— Thus enriched in his ordination, challenged by Paul’ s example, and warned by the Asian defection, Timothy, for all his work, must find continual strength in his Divine equipment. He must ( a) conserve the truth by depositing it with trustworthy teachers ( 2 Timothy 2:2), and ( b) face the hardships involved in his present administration ( 2 Timothy 2:3). In every sphere success demands endurance and self-discipline. This is true in ... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 2:12

If we suffer, we shall also reign with him; that is, if we suffer for his name’s sake, for a constant owning and adherence to his doctrine of faith, or discharge of any trust he hath reposed in us, we shall reign with him in glory. If we deny him, he also will deny us; but if we, upon prospect of danger, deny his truth, or desert the profession of him, he in the day of judgment will not own us before his Father and the holy angels, Matthew 10:33; Mark 8:38; Romans 8:17. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:8-13

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES2 Timothy 2:9. I suffer trouble.—R.V. “hardship.” As an evil-doer.—He is treated as one would be whose whole aim was to do evil—a constant menace to society. Unto bonds.—“Up to the point of bonds.” The indignity of the imprisonment was keenly felt by St. Paul, as well as bodily discomfort. But the word of God is not bound.—Chrysostom explains, “My hands are bound, but not my tongue.” A better contrast is between the messenger and the message. They have bound the... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 2 Timothy 2:11-14

DISCOURSE: 2247THE EQUITY OF GOD’S PROCEDURE2 Timothy 2:11-14. It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: if we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: if we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. Of these things put them in remembrance.STRANGE as it may seem, it is no uncommon thing for men to arraign the equity of God, and to accuse him of undue severity in the execution of his judgments. The... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Chapter 2Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace ( 2 Timothy 2:1 )You see, it is legalism that is threatening the church. This idea that you can work yourself into divine favor. So "be strong in the grace"that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also ( 2 Timothy 2:1-2 ).And so this is how the Gospel is spread. As Paul said, Now you remember the things that I said and I... read more

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-18

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:8-14

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 2:12

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 2 Timothy 2:11-14

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

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