4:6 {4} For I am now ready to be {c} offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.(4) He foretells his death to be at hand, and sets before them an excellent example, both of invincible constancy, and sure hope.(c) To be offered for a drink offering: and he alludes to the pouring out of blood or wine which was used in sacrifices. read more
The apostle writes this last chapter with a deepening sense in his soul of the nearness of his martyrdom; and it is most precious to observe how the solemnity of his charge to Timothy is mingled with a vibrant, untarnished joy, such as the Lord Jesus urged upon His disciples in Luke 10:20: "But rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven." No shadow of fear or of disappointment passes over his soul, no matter how sad has been the havoc wrought in the testimony of the assembly. Yet... read more
A TEACHER OF TEACHERS The instruction may be divided into three parts. 1. He is instructed concerning his duty as a teacher of teachers (2 Timothy 2:2 ), but in that connection is again exhorted to firmness, or rather to strength and “hardness,” which are practically the same (2 Timothy 2:1 and 2 Timothy 2:3 ). What figure of speech does Paul use to illuminate his theme? What particular lesson would be drawn from it (2 Timothy 2:4 )? What second figure does he use at 2 Timothy 2:5 ? Here is... read more
Paul's Last Letter 2 Timothy 1-4 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; when I... read more
CONTENTS The Apostle is here closing his Epistle, and, therefore, impresseth his Exhortations on Timothy, with the tenderest Affection. He speaks of several who were Enemies to the cross; and sends his Salutations to several, who were Friends: and concludes with his usual Apostolic Blessing, in praying for Grace. read more
(1) ¶ I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; (2) Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. (3) For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; (4) And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto... read more
(6) For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. (7) I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: (8) Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. It appears very plain, that Paul knew his departure was near. And it is also very plain, he knew that he should finish his course by... read more
I charge thee (literally, testify to thee) before God and Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead; i.e. all those that have been dead for so many ages since the beginning of the world; and the living, i.e. those who shall be found living at the end of the world, but who shall die, and be presently raised again. See 1 Corinthians xv. 52. --- By his coming. [1] The sense by the Greek seems to be, who shall judge them at or by his coming, rather than I charge thee by his... read more
In season, [2] out of season; i.e. whether the hearers are willing to hearken to thee or not. Or, as others understand it, whether it be convenient or inconvenient for the to signify that the ministers of God must not desist from preaching, whatever troubles they are under. (Witham) =============================== [BIBLIOGRAPHY] Greek: Eukairos akairos, Tempestive, intempestive. read more
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Geneva Study Bible - 2 Timothy 4:5
4:5 {3} But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, {b} make full proof of thy ministry.(3) The wickedness and falling away of the world ought to cause faithful ministers to be so much the more careful.(b) Prove and show by good and substantial proof, that you are the true minister of God. read more