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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 4:3

For the time will come; this time always was, (as appears by the writings of the prophets), but it will come more and more; as the world grows older, it will grow more mad. When they, very many that shall live in the world, yea, in the bosom of the church, will not endure sound doctrine, will not endure that preaching which hath any soundness in it, or is of any tendency, life, power, or efficacy, to recover their souls from the diseases of sin and lusts. But after their own lusts, but in... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 4:4

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth; either in contempt, or scorn of it, as being delivered in too plain notions or style; or through impatience, not enduring their lusts should be touched, and the evil of their ways showed them. And shall be turned unto fables; delighting to hear fables, any idle stories, or impertinent discourses, provided they touch not their lusts. Missa non mordet, The mass will not bite, was an old saying of the popish faction. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES2 Timothy 4:1. I charge thee before God.—As in 2 Timothy 2:14. The word of itself does not mean to swear, but only as connected with “in the presence of God.”2 Timothy 4:2. Preach the word.—I.e. herald the word of reconciliation. Be instant in season, out of season.—Stand over them opportunely and inopportunely, on the bare chance of doing good. Reprove.—Includes the blame of everything blameworthy and the conviction of it. In juristic language confute.... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 2 Timothy 4:1-2

DISCOURSE: 2258CHARGE TO MINISTERS AND PEOPLE2 Timothy 4:1-2. 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; preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.RELIGION is a matter of far greater importance than men generally imagine. The appointment of an order of men on purpose to instruct mankind in the knowledge of it, and by all possible... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Chapter 4Paul said to Timothy,I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ ( 2 Timothy 4:1 ),Hey, that's heavy duty, man, when you charge a person before God and before the Lord Jesus Christ. Laying a charge now on Timothy.The Lord Jesus Christ,who shall judge the quick and the dead ( 2 Timothy 4:1 )Now the quick is an old English word, it means alive. Someone said in L.A. traffic there are two kinds: the quick and the dead. But the word means alive.The Lord is going to judge those that... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

2 Timothy 4:1-2 . I charge thee therefore before God preach the word. Paul speaks here as a dying man, soon to appear before the throne of God and the Lamb. Soldiers must not sleep in war without a watch, nor must labourers be negligent in the time of harvest. A man of living faith and ardent charity cannot see souls perish, without using all the requisite means for their salvation. His sermons will be fervent in public worship; and out of season he will preach like Paul, in schools and... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Timothy 4:1-2

2 Timothy 4:1-2I charge thee.An earnest chargeCold preaching makes bold sinners, when powerful preaching awes the conscience. Matters of greatest importance must be pressed with greatest vehemence. God putteth not forth great power but for great purpose (Ephesians 1:18-19). (T. Hall, B. D.)Charged before GodThe master’s and the commander’s eye make the servant and the soldier active (Matthew 6:6; Acts 10:4). (T. Hall, B. D.)Earnestness in preachingIt is weakness to be hot in a cold matter, but... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Timothy 4:3-4

2 Timothy 4:3-4They will not endure sound doctrine.Inclination the enemy of truthThe reason is here assigned for this faithful ministry: one that has always been in force, since human nature has always been the same. Men’s own inclinations will become the guide of their conduct concerning truth and duty. Because sound or salutary teaching about their own errors and sins is abasing to their pride and crucifying to their selfish passions, it will not be endured. Yet their minds crave stimulus,... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:2

2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. Ver. 2. Be instant ] Gr. επιστηθι , stand over it, stand close to it. Chrysostom, at Antioch, having preached many sermons against swearing, was at length asked when he would preach upon another subject? He answered, When you leave swearing, I will leave preaching against swearing. In season, out of season ] On the Lord’s day, on the week day, Volentibus nolentibus die... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:3

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; Ver. 3. Sound doctrine ] Which, as honey, vulnera purgat, ulcera mordet, purgeth green wounds, but causeth pain to exulcerate parts. (Alex. Aphtod. problem.) Children, though they love and lick in honey, yet will not endure to have it come near their lips when they have sore mouths. There are those who are mad against the medicine, and fly... read more

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 4:3

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 4:4

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Timothy 4:1-2

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Timothy 4:3-4

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:2

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:3

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