2 Timothy 4:9

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Paul's Last Letter 2 Timothy 1-4 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; when I... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:9-22

(9) ¶ Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: (10) For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. (11) Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. (12) And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. (13) The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments. (14) Alexander the... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:9

Demas hath, &c. The Demas here mentioned, is the same that was at Rome with St. Paul in his first voyage, in 61 or 62, and of whom he makes mention in his epistle to the Colossians, (iv. 14.) also in that to Philemon, ver. 24. He was perverted in this last voyage, in 65, and abandoned his master in the time of danger. It is not ascertained whether he entirely renounced his faith, or whether God gave his grace to rise from his fall; or whether the love of the world, with which St. Paul here... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:9-13

9-13 The love of this world, is often the cause of turning back from the truths and ways of Jesus Christ. Paul was guided by Divine inspiration, yet he would have his books. As long as we live, we must still learn. The apostles did not neglect human means, in seeking the necessaries of life, or their own instruction. Let us thank the Divine goodness in having given us so many writings of wise and pious men in all ages; and let us seek that by reading them our profiting may appear to all. read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Timothy 4:9-15

A Report Concerning Various Acquaintances and the First Hearing. Various personal matters: v. 9. Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me; v. 10. for Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. v. 11. Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee; for he is profitable to me for the ministry. v. 12. And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. v. 13. The cloak that I left at Troas with... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Timothy 4:9-22

IXLast Wishes, Directions, and Salutations4:9–229Do thy diligence to come shortly after me: 10For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; [,]Crescens to Galatia,9 Titus unto Dalmatia. 11Only Luke is with me. Take Mark , 12 and bring10 him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. AndTychicus I have sent to Ephesus. 13The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee and the books, but especially the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-12

The Victor’s Final Charge 2 Timothy 4:1-12 To the end Paul held to the appearing of Jesus, though he might not live to see it; and it was to precede and usher in the coming of the Kingdom. The world of that time was sad and sick, and Paul’s sole panacea was the preaching of the gospel. 2 Timothy 4:2 , do not only take opportunities, but make them. 2 Timothy 4:3 , make haste; such opportunities are closing in. Sound throughout these Pastoral Epistles means “healthy” and “health-giving.” Note... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

As the result of these charges, the apostle shows what Timothy's attitude must be toward those over whom he has oversight. There are four things which he must do. "Preach the Word," "reprove," "rebuke," "exhort." The qualities of the Word which are of value in building personal character are to be used in carrying out relative responsibility. Then follow what are, in all probability, the last written words of Paul preserved to us. His position was that he was already "being offered." This was... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:9

‘Give diligence to come shortly to me.’ Paul now calls on Timothy to come to see him urgently. It has been asked whether Paul would have written a letter like this if he had had the intention of issuing such an invitation. But quite apart from the folly of trying to read the mind of a complicated man like Paul, there are good reasons. Firstly because Paul could not be sure whether in the interval between his sending the letter and Timothy’s being able to make the trip, he himself might not be... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:9-13

The Initial List Of Heroes (2 Timothy 4:9-13 ). The two lists of names in this passage are separated by the reference to Alexander the coppersmith and what follows. Initially the list is of his active co-workers, although the final list also appears to contain the names of two of Paul’s lieutenants, named among his friends, thus connecting the second list with the first list. It may, however, be that Erastus was now independent of Paul while Trophimus was very sick and out of action. They... read more

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:9-22

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:9

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:9-13

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Timothy 4:9-15

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Timothy 4:9-22

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-12

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:9

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:9-13

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