2 Timothy 2:1 KJV

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

2 Timothy 2:1-2. Thou therefore, my son Animated by the example of fidelity and courage manifested by Onesiphorus; be strong Ενδυναμου , be encouraged and strengthened, in a firm reliance on the grace that is in Jesus And which he is always ready to communicate to all that pray for and expect it. And the things The wholesome doctrine, (2 Timothy 1:13,) that thou hast heard of me To which I have often borne solemn testimony; among many witnesses See 1 Timothy 6:12. By these many... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Need for endurance (2:1-13)Like Onesiphorus, Timothy must persevere for the sake of Christ and endure hardship. He must push on vigorously with his task of passing on the truth Paul has taught him. He should do this wisely and carefully, by instructing people who are trustworthy and have the ability to teach others (2:1-2).In dealing with the difficulties in Ephesus, Timothy must realize that he is a soldier of Jesus Christ. He must expect suffering and endure it. A soldier is not concerned... read more

E.W. Bullinger

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

son . App-108 . be strong . Greek. endunamoo . See Acts 9:22 , and compare Ephesians 6:10 . in . App-104 . grace. App-184 . Christ Jesus . App-98 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1

Lenski gave "Join in suffering what is bad" as the heading of this chapter.[1] This is especially appropriate for the first 13 verses, and the last half of the chapter (2 Timothy 2:14-26) lays out appropriate guidelines to be followed by Timothy in dealing with disorders then descending upon the church. The impending persecution, perhaps already underway, the proliferation of noxious heresies, the emergence of evil teachers and the creeping terror emanating from the central government continue... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

1. Thou therefore—following my example (2 Timothy 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:12), and that of ONESIPHORUS (2 Timothy 1:16-18), and shunning that of those who forsook me (2 Timothy 1:12- :). my son—Children ought to imitate their father. be strong—literally, "be invested with power." Have power, and show thyself to have it; implying an abiding state of power. in the grace—the element IN which the believer's strength has place. Compare 2 Timothy 1:12- :, "God hath given us the spirit of power." read more

Thomas Constable

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

Paul’s charge in this verse is a general one. Specific responsibilities follow. On the basis of what he had already written, Paul urged his son (Gr. teknon, lit. child, an affectionate term) to let Christ’s grace empower him. The present tense of the Greek passive imperative endunamoo indicates the need for continual dependence on God. One does this as he or she walks in submission to the Spirit of God and in harmony with the will of God. God then can and will provide strength."Christ is the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:1-7

1. Timothy’s duty 2:1-7"Following the models of shame and courage (2 Timothy 1:15-18), Paul resumes direct exhortation to Timothy and the handover of the Pauline mission." [Note: Towner, The Letters . . ., p. 487.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

A. Charge to endure hardship 2:1-13Paul continued to encourage Timothy to remain faithful to his calling to motivate him to persevere in his ministry."In this first section the subject particularly dealt with is the question of service and rewards." [Note: Harry Ironside, Timothy, Titus, and Philemon, p. 182.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Exhortations to Flrmness, Uncontentiousness, and Perseverance1-26. The duties of God’s ministers are, (1) to maintain the faith against assailants and seducers (2 Timothy 2:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:14-21, 2 Timothy 2:26), and, (2) to be brave and patient (2 Timothy 2:3-13, 2 Timothy 2:22-25).1. Therefore] will then. Be strong] show the strength which is yours as a Christian and as a minister of Christ. 2. The Apostle refers especially to the charge that he had given to Timothy at his ordination in the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Timothy 2:1

II.(1) Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.—St. Paul, after the reference to the faithless Asiatics and the true loyal Onesiphorus, with which he interrupted his exhortation, turns again to Timothy. Thou therefore (oun), my son, considering what has taken place, be strong. It is as though he said, Imitate the one loyal follower, and make up to me for the faithless conduct of so many false friends. “Thou, then, be strong,” but not as men understand strength or... read more

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

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

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1

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

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Timothy 2:1

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