提摩太後書 4:2-4 CUNPTS

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

The apostle writes this last chapter with a deepening sense in his soul of the nearness of his martyrdom; and it is most precious to observe how the solemnity of his charge to Timothy is mingled with a vibrant, untarnished joy, such as the Lord Jesus urged upon His disciples in Luke 10:20: "But rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven." No shadow of fear or of disappointment passes over his soul, no matter how sad has been the havoc wrought in the testimony of the assembly. Yet... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

A TEACHER OF TEACHERS The instruction may be divided into three parts. 1. He is instructed concerning his duty as a teacher of teachers (2 Timothy 2:2 ), but in that connection is again exhorted to firmness, or rather to strength and “hardness,” which are practically the same (2 Timothy 2:1 and 2 Timothy 2:3 ). What figure of speech does Paul use to illuminate his theme? What particular lesson would be drawn from it (2 Timothy 2:4 )? What second figure does he use at 2 Timothy 2:5 ? Here is... read more

Joseph Parker

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 4:1-5

(1) ¶ I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; (2) Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. (3) For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; (4) And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto... read more

George Haydock

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

In season, [2] out of season; i.e. whether the hearers are willing to hearken to thee or not. Or, as others understand it, whether it be convenient or inconvenient for the to signify that the ministers of God must not desist from preaching, whatever troubles they are under. (Witham) =============================== [BIBLIOGRAPHY] Greek: Eukairos akairos, Tempestive, intempestive. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:3

Having itching ears; [3] i.e. the hearers have such ears, running after novelties and such doctrine as favours their passions. (Witham) =============================== [BIBLIOGRAPHY] Prurientes auribus, Greek: knethomenoi; if it agreed with teachers, it should be Greek: knethomenous. read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

1-5 People will turn away from the truth, they will grow weary of the plain gospel of Christ, they will be greedy of fables, and take pleasure in them. People do so when they will not endure that preaching which is searching, plain, and to the purpose. Those who love souls must be ever watchful, must venture and bear all the painful effects of their faithfulness, and take all opportunities of making known the pure gospel. read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Faithfulness in Office. v. 1. I charge thee, therefore, before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: v. 2. Preach the Word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine. v. 3. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; v. 4. and they shall turn away their ears... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

VIIISolemn concluding exhortation to Timothy to fidelity in his work, strengthened by the prophetic announcement of the approaching decease of the Apostle4:1–81I charge thee therefore1 before God, and the Lord2 Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at3 [and I charge thee by]4 his appearing and his kingdom: [,] 2Preach the word; [,]5 be instant in season, out of season; [,] reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.6 3For the time will come when they will not... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

2 Timothy LIGHT AT EVENTIDE 2Ti_4:1-5 ; 2Ti_4:16-18 . TIMOTHY does not appear to have been a strong man, either in body or mind, if we may judge from the exhortations and tonics which Paul felt it needful to administer in this letter. The young, gentle soul was more overwhelmed by Paul’s trial and impending death than the heroic martyr himself was. Nothing shook that steadfast heart, and from the very grave’s mouth he spoke brave encouragement. Verses 1-5 are a rousing appeal to Timothy to... read more