Consider what I say; weigh these things with thyself in thy own thoughts. And the Lord give thee understanding in all things; but thou wilt not effectually understand them without a Divine influence, opening thy mind to a comprehension of them, and thy heart to a reception of all these things, and all other things which it is reasonable for thee to know and understand. read more
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES2 Timothy 2:3. Endure hardness.—R.V. “Suffer hardship with me.” Compare 2 Timothy 1:8, where the same word occurs. It would seem more consistent to refer the fellowship in each case to St. Paul, in behalf of the gospel.2 Timothy 2:4. No man that warreth entangleth himself.—R.V. “No soldier on service.” The word for “entangleth himself” occurs again only 2 Peter 2:20. St. Paul had before him living illustrations of his saying. The Roman soldier carried his home on... read more
DISCOURSE: 2245CONSIDERATION ENFORCED2 Timothy 2:7. Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.HERE we behold a parent addressing his beloved son: here we behold an Apostle addressing the whole Church of God. In like manner would I now, with an union of parental love and apostolic authority, address you, my brethren: and I pray you to consider what I say: and may the Lord “give you understanding in all things!” The points to which I would draw your attention... read more
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
2 Timothy 2:1-2 . Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Be strong in the Lord, and in every virtue. This is chiefly repeated from Ephesians 6:10-14. 2 Timothy 2:3 . Endure hardness, or hardships, as we now say, as a good soldier; who in camps, fatigues, and wars, often incur dysenteries by hardships and over exertion. The effeminate minister should read and study these dying words of Paul. Certainly he never aimed that Timothy should affect the fine gentleman. Christ has... read more
2 Timothy 2:7Consider what I say, and the Lord give thee understanding.Reflection aids discernmentThe better rendering gives, “For the Lord will give thee.” This gives also a better meaning: “Make the effort to reflect; for if thou do, the Lord will give thee the discernment which thou needest.” (E. H. Plumptre, D. D.)Enlightenment aids personal application of truthDe Wette and others object to this verse, that it is impossible to suppose that St. Paul would imagine Timotheus so dull of... read more
7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. Ver. 7. Consider what I say ] Apply to thyself these forementioned similes, and so buckle close to thy business. And the Lord give thee ] Unless God open Hagar’s eyes, she cannot see the fountain that is hard by. Rebecca cooks the venison, but Isaac only blesseth. read more
Consider: Deuteronomy 4:39, Deuteronomy 32:29, Psalms 64:9, Proverbs 24:32, Isaiah 1:3, Isaiah 5:12, Luke 9:44, Philippians 4:8, 1 Timothy 4:15, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 7:4, Hebrews 12:3, Hebrews 13:7 and: Genesis 41:38, Genesis 41:39, Exodus 36:1, Exodus 36:2, Numbers 27:16, Numbers 27:17, 1 Chronicles 22:12, 1 Chronicles 29:19, 2 Chronicles 1:8-2 Kings :, Psalms 119:73, Psalms 119:125, Psalms 119:144, Psalms 143:8, Psalms 143:9, Proverbs 2:3-Joshua :, Isaiah 28:26, Daniel 1:17, Luke 21:15,... read more
7. Consider A cautionary hint, not based upon the difficulty of interpreting the above figures, but upon the weightiness of the meaning they embrace. Hence they are to be revolved in the highest region of mind, and transformed into permanent principle of action. Understanding The highest intuitive penetration, the deepest spiritual insight, in all things of divine truth and ministerial management. read more
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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