2 Timothy 1:6-14 KJV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:10

But is now made manifest - This purpose of God to save the Gentiles as well as the Jews, and call them to the same state of salvation by Jesus Christ, was, previously to the manifestation of Christ, generally hidden; and what was revealed of it, was only through the means of types and ceremonies. Who hath abolished death - Καταργησαντος μεν τον θανατον . Who has counterworked death; operated against his operations, destroyed his batteries, undersunk and destroyed his mines, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:11

Whereunto I am appointed a preacher - Κηρυξ , a herald. See the notes at Matthew 3:17 . And an apostle - Sent immediately from God to man. A teacher - One whose business it is to instruct men, and particularly the Gentiles, to whom he was especially sent; to proclaim the doctrines of eternal life, the resurrection and final incorruptibility of the human body; and, in a word, the salvation both of the body and soul of man by Christ Jesus. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:12

I am not ashamed - Though I suffer for the Gospel, I am not ashamed of the Gospel; nor am I confounded in my expectation; his grace being at all times sufficient for me. For I know whom I have believed - I am well acquainted with the goodness, mercy, and power of Christ; and know that I cannot confide in him in vain. That which I have committed unto him - This is variously understood. Some think he means his life, which he had put, as it were, into the hands of Christ, in order that... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:13

Hold fast the form of sound words - The word ὑποτυπωσις signifies the sketch, plan, or outline of a building, picture, etc.; and here refers to the plan of salvation which the apostle had taught Timothy. No man was left to invent a religion for his own use, and after his own mind. God alone knows that with which God can be pleased. If God did not give a revelation of himself, the inventions of man, in religious things, would be endless error, involving itself in contortions of unlimited... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:14

That good thing - The everlasting Gospel, keep by the Holy Ghost; for without a continual spiritual energy man can do nothing. This indwelling Spirit will make them effectual to thy own salvation, and enable thee to preach them to the salvation of the souls of others. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:6

Verse 6 6For which cause I advise thee The more abundantly that Timothy had received the grace of God, the more attentive (the Apostle intimates) he ought to be in making progress from day to day. It deserves notice that the words “for which cause” introduce this advice as a conclusion from what has been already said. To stir up the gift of God. This exhortation is highly necessary; for it usually happens, and may be said to be natural, that the excellence of gifts produces carelessness, which... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:7

Verse 7 7For God hath not given to us a spirit of cowardice It is a confirmation of what he had said immediately before; and thus he continues to urge Timothy to display the power of the gifts which he had received. He makes use of this argument, that God governs his ministers by the Spirit of power, which is the opposite of cowardice. Hence it follows, that they ought not to lie down through slothfulness, but, sustained by great confidence and cheerfulness, should exhibit and display, by... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:8

Verse 8 8Be not ashamed, therefore He said this, because the confession of the gospel was accounted infamous; and therefore he forbids that either ambition or the fear of disgrace shall prevent or retard him from the liberty of preaching the gospel. And he infers this from what has been already said; for he who is armed with the power of God will not tremble at the noise raised by the world, but will reckon it honorable that wicked men mark them with disgrace. And justly does he call the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:9

Verse 9 9Who hath saved us From the greatness of the benefit he shews how much we owe to God; for the salvation which he has bestowed on us easily swallows up all the evils that must be endured in this world. The word saved, though it admit of a general signification, is here limited, by the context, to denote eternal salvation. So then he means that they who, having obtained through Christ not a fading or transitory, but an eternal salvation, shall spare their fleeting life or honor rather... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:10

Verse 10 10But hath now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ Observe how appropriately he connects the faith which we have from the gospel within God’s secret election, and assigns to each of them its own place. God has now called us by the gospel, not because he has suddenly taken counsel about our salvation, but because he had so determined from all eternity. Christ hath now “appeared” (145) for our salvation, not because the power of saving has been recently bestowed on... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:10

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