2 Timothy 4:2-4 NIV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:2

Verse 2 2Be instant in season, out of season By these words he recommends not only constancy, but likewise earnestness, so as to overcome all hindrances and difficulties; for, being, by nature, exceedingly effeminate or slothful, we easily yield to the slightest opposition, and sometimes we gladly seek apologies for our slothfulness. Let us now consider how many arts Satan employs to stop our course, and how slow to follow, and how soon wearied are those who are called. Consequently the gospel... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:3

Verse 3 3For there will be a time (193) From the very depravity of men he shews how careful pastors ought to be; for soon shall the gospel be extinguished, and perish from the remembrance of men, if godly teachers do not labor with all their might to defend it. But he means that we must avail ourselves of the opportunity, while there is any reverence for Christ; as if one should say that, when a storm is at hand, we must not labor remissly, but must hasten with all diligence, because there will... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-2

A solemn charge to Timothy to make full proof of his ministry. The prospect of his approaching death led the apostle to address his young disciple with deep and earnest feeling. I. THE SOLEMN ADJURATION . "I charge thee in the sight of God, and of Christ Jesus, who shall judge the quick and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom." The object of the apostle is to impart to Timothy a solemn sense of responsibility in the discharge of his ministry. 1 . All preachers... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

The last charge. The words of this chapter have the peculiar interest which attaches to the last words of one who was prominent above his fellow men, and they have this striking character, that the apostle, knowing that the time of his departure was at hand, when the great work of his life must cease as far as he was concerned, was intensely solicitous that the work should go on after his death with uninterrupted course and with undiminished force. It is one of the features of the holy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Solemn charge to Timothy. I. CHARGED TO BE FAITHFUL IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OFFICIAL DUTIES . 1 . Witnessing the charge. 2 . Particulars of the charge. These are given in rapid succession, without connecting words, by which there is gain in force. II. ARGUMENT DRAWN FROM A DISTURBED FUTURE . 1 . The intolerableness of sound doctrine. "For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine." The sound or healthful... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:2

Teaching for doctrine, A.V. Preach the Word ( κήρυξον τὸν λόγον ). It is impossible to exaggerate the dignity and importance here given to preaching by its being made the subject of so solemn and awful an adjuration as that in 2 Timothy 4:1 (compare the designation of κήρυξ which St. Paul gives to himself in 1 Timothy 2:7 ; 2 Timothy 1:11 ). Be instant ( ἐπίστηθι ). The force of the exhortation must be found, not in the verb itself taken alone, but by coupling ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:2

The apostolic injunction. "Preach the Word." Timothy had not to create a gospel, but to preach one; and the "Word" is broad and vast enough for any preacher. The cross has for its circumference all truth, and is to be carried into all spheres of life. I. PREACH IT WITH INSTANCY . It is not a mere philosophy to interest students as an esoteric study; nor is it a mere elaborate theological thesis to be proven true. It has to do with "the present salvation" and the future well... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:3

The sound for sound, A.V.; having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts for after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears, A.V. The sound ( τῆς ὑγιαινούσης ). Nothing is gained by the addition of the article in English. The phrase, ἡ ὑγιαίνουσα διδασκαλία , is characteristic of the pastoral Epistles, having arisen, no doubt, from the growth of heresy (see 1 Timothy 1:10 ; 1 Timothy 6:3 . 2 Timothy 1:13 ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:3-4

The waywardness and restiveness of so called Christians afresh incentive to fidelity in ministers. This is an argument from the future to tell upon present duty. I. THE REASON OF THE APOSTASY . "For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine." 1 . The gospel doctrine is sound, because it necessitates a holy life, and holds the gratification of sinful passions to be inconsistent with the hopes of salvation. 2 . Evil men cannot endure it, ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:4

Will turn for they shall turn, A.V.; turn aside for shall be turned, A.V. Will turn away, etc. The sober, sound doctrine of the Word of God, teaching self-discipline, humility, and purity of heart and life, will not assuage their itching ears, and therefore they will turn away from it, and go after more congenial fables—those taught by the heretics. Turn aside ( ἐκτραπήσοναι ); as 1 Timothy 1:6 , note. Fables ( μύθους ); see 1 Timothy 1:4 ; 1 Timothy 4:7 ; Titus... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:3-4

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:4

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