2 Timothy 2:8-9 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:8-13

I. To encourage Timothy in suffering, the apostle puts him in mind of the resurrection of Christ (2 Tim. 2:8): Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead, according to my gospel. This is the great proof of his divine mission, and therefore a great confirmation of the truth of the Christian religion; and the consideration of it should make us faithful to our Christian profession, and should particularly encourage us in suffering for it. Let suffering saints... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 2:8-10

2:8-10 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, born of the seed of David, as I preached the gospel to you; that gospel for which I suffer, even to the length of fetters, on the charge of being a criminal. But though I am fettered, the word of God is not bound. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of God's chosen ones, that they too may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. Right from the beginning of this letter Paul has been trying to inspire Timothy... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 2:8-10

When Paul wrote these words he was in a Roman prison, bound by a chain. This was literally true, for all the time he was in prison night and day he would be chained to the arm of a Roman soldier. Rome took no risks that her prisoners should escape. Paul was in prison on the charge of being a criminal. It seems strange that even a hostile government should be able to regard a Christian, and especially Paul, as a criminal. There were two possible ways in which Paul might appear a criminal to... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 2:8-10

Even though he was in prison on charges which made release impossible, Paul was not dismayed and was very far from despair. He had two great uplifting thoughts. (i) He was certain that, though he might be bound, nothing could bind the word of God. Andrew Melville was one of the earliest heralds of the Scottish Reformation. One day the Regent Morton sent for him and denounced his writings. "There will never be quietness in this country," he said, "till half a dozen of you be hanged or... read more

John Gill

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

Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David ,.... This is said either as an encouragement to suffer hardness in the cause of Christ; since he, who though he was of the seed of David, of the blood royal, and heir to his crown, yet suffered and died; and whereas he rose again from the dead, those who suffer for his sake shall rise also, and live and reign with him for ever: or else as a specimen of the form of sound words, or of the things which Timothy had heard of the apostle; for this,... read more

John Gill

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

Wherein I suffer trouble as an evildoer ,.... As a malefactor, as if guilty of some capital crime; an enemy to the law of Moses, a pestilent fellow, a mover of sedition everywhere, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, Acts 24:5 . The Ethiopic version renders it, "as a thief". The "trouble" he suffered were reproaches, persecutions, whipping, beating, stoning, imprisonment: for he adds, even unto bonds ; for he was now a prisoner, and in chains; nor was it the first time, he... read more

Adam Clarke

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

Remember that Jesus Christ - The apostle seems to say: Whatever tribulations or deaths may befall us, let us remember that Jesus Christ, who was slain by the Jews, rose again from the dead, and his resurrection is the proof and pledge of ours. We also shall rise again to a life of glory and blessedness. According to my Gospel - The false teaching of Hymeneus and Philetus stated that the resurrection was past already. Paul preached the resurrection from the dead; and founded his doctrine... read more

Adam Clarke

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

Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer - This verse contains one of the proofs that this epistle was written while St. Paul was a prisoner the second time at Rome. See the preface, where this is particularly considered. read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 8 8Remember that Jesus Christ, being raised from the dead. He expressly mentions some part of his doctrine, which he wished to go down to posterity, entire and uncorrupted. It is probable that he glances chiefly at that part about which he was most afraid; as will also appear clearly from what follows, when he comes to speak about the error of “Hymenaeus and Philetus,” (2 Timothy 2:17;) for they denied the resurrection, of which we have a sure pledge in this confession, when they falsely... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 9 9In which I am a sufferer This is an anticipation, for his imprisonment lessened the credit due to his gospel in the eyes of ignorant people. He, therefore, acknowledges that, as to outward appearance, he was imprisoned like a criminal; but adds, that his imprisonment did not hinder the gospel from having free course; and not only so, but that what he suffers is advantageous to the elect, because it tends to confirm them. Such is the unshaken courage of the martyrs of Christ, when the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:8-13

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 2:8-10

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 2:8-10

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 2:8-10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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