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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 1:12

For the which cause I also suffer these things - That is, I suffer on account of my purpose to carry the gospel to the Gentiles; see the notes at Colossians 1:24.Nevertheless I am not ashamed - compare the notes at Romans 1:16.For I know whom I have believed - Margin, “trusted.” The idea is, that he understood the character of that Redeemer to whom he had committed his eternal interests, and knew that he had no reason to be ashamed of confiding in him. He was able to keep all that he had... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 1:11-12

2 Timothy 1:11-12. Whereunto For proclaiming which good news; I am appointed a preacher Κηρυξ , a herald; and an apostle Invested with an extraordinary commission, and furnished with spiritual gifts to make me a successful teacher of the Gentiles That is, of them chiefly. For which Namely, my preaching to the Gentiles; I suffer these things “By assigning his preaching salvation to the Gentiles through Christ, without obedience to the law of Moses, as the cause of his second bonds... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:1-18

1:1-2:13 ENCOURAGEMENT TO TIMOTHYNeed for courage and faithfulness (1:1-18)Paul recalls the time when he left Timothy behind in Ephesus, and remembers how Timothy wept as they parted. He longs to see him again (1:1-4). No doubt the quality of Timothy’s faith, which so attracted Paul to him, was largely the result of a godly upbringing by those of sincere faith (5). At the beginning of Timothy’s ministry Paul had shown publicly that he believed Timothy to be divinely gifted for his work. He... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 1:12

For the which cause , Same as "wherefore", 2 Timothy 1:6 . also , &c = I suffer these things also. know . App-132 . believed, App-150 . keep = guard, as in 1 Timothy 6:20 . that which I have committed unto Him = my deposit. Greek paratheke. Seo 1 Timothy 6:20 . against = unto. Greek. e is. that day . The day of His appearing. Compare 2 Timothy 4:8 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:12

For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.The problem of this verse regards just what Paul committed, or entrusted to God. As Hendriksen phrased it, "Is it the gospel or is it myself and my complete salvation?"[19] We shall not argue this point, simply because it is true both ways and was possibly intended by Paul himself to be understood in... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 1:12

2 Timothy 1:12. That which I have committed unto him— "As to that momentous trust and treasure, inclusive of your spiritual gifts, and of the doctrine of the gospel, and your office as a minister to preach it, which is excellent in itself, and good for the use of edifying your own and others' souls, to the glory of God and their salvation, and was committed by the Lord Jesus Christ to you at your solemn ordination; see that you be faithful in maintaining it against all the efforts of your... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 1:12

12. For the which cause—For the Gospel cause of which I was appointed a preacher (2 Timothy 1:10; 2 Timothy 1:11). I also suffer—besides my active work as a missionary. ELLICOTT translates, "I suffer even these things"; the sufferings attendant on my being a prisoner (2 Timothy 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:15). I am not ashamed—neither be thou (2 Timothy 1:8). for—Confidence as to the future drives away shame [BENGEL]. I know—though the world knows Him not (John 10:14; John 17:25). whom—I know what a... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 1:3-18

II. THANKSGIVING FOR FAITHFUL FELLOW WORKERS 1:3-18In this first major part of the epistle Paul thanked God for Timothy and encouraged him to remain faithful. He recalled the unfaithfulness of other fellow workers and used their example to challenge Timothy to remain faithful to the Lord and to his calling. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 1:8-14

B. Charges to remain loyal 1:8-14Paul gave his young protégé exhortations to encourage him further to remain faithful to the Lord. read more

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