Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Timothy 2:2
2:2 of (b-12) Dia . the state or circumstances in which a thing happened, as Romans 2:27 . read more
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John Darby
John Darby
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Timothy 2:3
2:3 suffering (c-5) See ch. 1.8. Christ. (d-12) Or 'Christ Jesus,' according to some authorities. read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26
Exhortations to Flrmness, Uncontentiousness, and Perseverance1-26. The duties of God’s ministers are, (1) to maintain the faith against assailants and seducers (2 Timothy 2:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:14-21, 2 Timothy 2:26), and, (2) to be brave and patient (2 Timothy 2:3-13, 2 Timothy 2:22-25).1. Therefore] will then. Be strong] show the strength which is yours as a Christian and as a minister of Christ. 2. The Apostle refers especially to the charge that he had given to Timothy at his ordination in the... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Timothy 2:2
(2) And the things that thou hast heard of me.—These “things” have been often understood as referring to the few great fundamental truths rehearsed by the Apostle, in the presence of the elders of the congregation, on the occasion of Timothy’s solemn ordination. “The things,” then, would have been something of the nature of what is contained in a creed or profession of faith. But it is better to give to “the things” which Timothy had heard of St. Paul, and which he was to deliver to other... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Timothy 2:3
(3) Thou therefore endure hardness.—The older authorities do not contain the Greek word rendered “thou therefore.” The word translated “endure hardness” in the older authorities is compounded with a preposition, and is better and more literally rendered, take thy share in suffering. But Timothy must remember, if he obeys St. Paul’s voice, and with steady earnestness follows St. Paul’s tracks, the very same sufferings which have been the master’s guerdon will be the lot of the loyal disciple. So... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Timothy 2:1-26
The Christian Soldier 2 Timothy 2:1 ; 2 Timothy 2:3-4 St. Paul's admiration of soldiers, and his choice of a soldier to be the type of one who belongs to Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, meek and gentle all this is quite easily explained, and has been very often explained, but nevertheless it ought to challenge much more attention and thought than we usually give it. When St. Paul says, 'My son, endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ,' it seems to us a commonplace; but we have to... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-2
Chapter 29THE NEED OF MACHINERY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND TRANSMISSION OF THE FAITH-THE MACHINERY OF THE PRIMITIVE CHURCH. - 2 Timothy 2:1-2In this tenderly affectionate address we have a very early indication of the beginnings of Christian tradition and Christian schools, two subjects intimately connected with one another. St. Paul having pointed out as a warning to his "child" Timothy the cold or cowardly behavior of those in Asia who had turned away from him, and as an example the... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:3-7
Chapter 30THE CHRISTIAN’S LIFE AS MILITARY SERVICE; AS AN ATHLETIC CONTEST; AS HUSBANDRY. - 2 Timothy 2:3-7ST. PAUL represents the Christian life and the Christian ministry under a variety of figures. Sometimes as husbandry; as when he tells the Galatians that "whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap"; and that "in due season we shall reap, if we faint not"; {Galatians 6:7; Galatians 6:9} or when he reminds the Corinthians that "he that plougheth ought to plough in hope, and he that... read more
Arno Clemens Gaebelein
Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26
II. FAITH’S CONFLICT AND THE BELIEVER’S PATH CHAPTER 2 1. The apostle’s charge (2 Timothy 2:1-2 ) 2. As soldier and husbandman (2 Timothy 2:3-7 ) 3. Identification with Christ (2 Timothy 2:8-13 ) 4. Exhortation and warning (2 Timothy 2:14-18 ) 5. The great House (2 Timothy 2:19-22 ) 6. The believer’s path (2 Timothy 2:23-26 ) 2 Timothy 2:1-2 First we find a charge of the apostle to his spiritual son Timothy. The blessed servant of the Lord knew that he was soon to depart, and therefore... read more
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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:3-4
Paul’s long ministry with Timothy had included many hardships. Now, as Timothy looked forward to training other younger men, he could expect more of the same. Paul urged him to submit to difficulties as a good soldier.The apostle used three illustrations to help Timothy appreciate the logical consistency of this exhortation (cf. 1 Corinthians 9:7; 1 Corinthians 9:10; 1 Corinthians 9:24). The first illustration is the soldier (cf. Ephesians 6:11-17; 1 Thessalonians 5:8). Paul’s emphasis in this... read more