2 Timothy 1:8-11 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:6-14

Here is an exhortation and excitation of Timothy to his duty (2 Tim. 1:6): I put thee in remembrance. The best men need remembrancers; what we know we should be reminded of. 2 Pet. 3:1; I write this, to stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance. I. He exhorts him to stir up the gift of God that was in him. Stir it up as fire under the embers. It is meant of all the gifts and graces the God had given him, to qualify him for the work of an evangelist, the gifts of the Holy Ghost, the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 1:8-11

1:8-11 So, then, do not be ashamed to bear your witness to our Lord; and do not be ashamed of me his prisoner; but accept with me the suffering which the gospel brings, and do so in the power of God, who saved us, and who called us with a call to consecration, a call which had nothing to do with our own achievements, but which was dependent solely on his purpose, and on the grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus: and all this was planned before the world began, but now it stands... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 1:8-11

(iv) It is the gospel of grace. It is not something which we achieve, but something which we accept. God did not call us because we are holy; he called us to make us holy. If we had to deserve the love of God, our situation would be helpless and hopeless. The gospel is the free gift of God. He does not love us because we deserve his love; he loves us out of the sheer generosity of his heart. (v) It is the gospel of God's eternal purpose. It was planned before time began. We must never think... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:8

Be not then therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord ,.... Either that testimony which Christ bore personally by his doctrine and miracles, and by his sufferings and death; or rather the Gospel so called, because it comes from Christ, and because it is a testimony concerning him; concerning his person, his offices, his righteousness, blood, sacrifice, and satisfaction; concerning his obedience, sufferings, death, resurrection, ascension, session at God's right hand, intercession for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:9

Who hath saved us, and called us ,.... And therefore should not be ashamed of his Gospel, but should readily partake of the afflictions of it, depending on his power to support under them. There is a salvation previous to calling: there is a temporal salvation; a special providence attends the elect of God, as soon as born; God's visitation in a very special manner preserves their spirits; they are kept from many imminent dangers, and some of them from the grosser immoralities of life; and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:10

But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ ,.... The grace according to which the elect of God are saved and called; though it was given to them in Christ, before the world was, yet lay hid in the heart of God; in his thoughts, council and covenant; and in Jesus Christ; and in the types, shadows, sacrifices, prophecies, and promises of the Old Testament; but is now made manifest in the clearness, freeness, and abundance of it by the appearance of Christ, as a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:11

Whereunto I am appointed a preacher ,.... Both from eternity, in the counsel and purpose of God, Acts 9:15 and in time, by the church at Antioch, and the prophets in it, according to the express order of the Holy Ghost, Acts 13:2 . And if ever there was a preacher of the Gospel, Paul was one; he preached purely, powerfully, publicly, constantly, boldly, and with all faithfulness and integrity: and an apostle ; that is, of the Gentiles, as follows, and as he elsewhere styles himself, ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:8

Be not - ashamed of the testimony - The testimony of Christ is the Gospel in general, which proclaims Christ crucified, and redemption through his blood. In the sight of the world, there appeared to be reason why a man should be ashamed of this; ashamed of him who was crucified as a malefactor; but, when this Gospel became the power of God to the salvation of every one that believed, it was a subject to exult in. Hence the apostle, Romans 1:16 ; (note), said, I am not ashamed of the Gospel... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:9

Who hath saved us - From sin; the spirit of bondage, and all tormenting fear. This is the design of the Gospel. And called us with a holy calling - Invited us to holiness and comfort here; and to eternal glory hereafter. Not according to our works - We have not deserved any part of the good we have received; and can never merit one moment of the exceeding great and eternal weight of glory which is promised. See the notes on the parallel passages. Before the world began - Προ... read more

Adam Clarke

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:6-14

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 1:8-11

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 1:8-11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:9

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

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