2 Timothy 1:12-13 ASV

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:8-18

Constancy in the hour of danger. There are great differences of natural temperament in different men. There are those whose courage is naturally high. Their instinct is to brave danger, and to be confident of overcoming it. They do not know what nervousness, or sinking of heart, or the devices of timidity, mean. Others are of a wholly different temperament. The approach of danger unnerves them. Their instinct is to avoid, not to overcome, danger; to shrink from suffering, not to confront... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:12

Suffer also for also suffer, A.V.; yet for nevertheless, A.V.; him whom for whom, A.V.; guard for keep, A.V. For the which cause ( 2 Timothy 1:6 , note) I suffer also . The apostle adds the weight of his own example to the preceding exhortation. What he was exhorting Timothy to do he was actually doing himself, without any wavering or hesitation or misgiving as to the result. I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:12

The grounds of his joyful confidence under all his sufferings I. HIS APOSTLESHIP WAS THE CAUSE OF HIS SUFFERINGS . "For which cause I also am suffering these things"—imprisonment, solitude, the hatred of Jew and Gentile. He estranged the Jews by preaching the gospel to the Gentiles, and he offended the Gentiles by denouncing their idolatries and undermining their lucrative superstitions. II. HE OWNS NO SHAME IN THE GOSPEL . It may be an offence to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:13

Hold for hold fast, A.V.; pattern for form, A.V.; from for of, A.V. Hold ( ἔχε ). This use of ἔχειν in the pastoral Epistles is somewhat peculiar. In 1 Timothy 1:19 , ἔχων πίστιν , "holding faith;" in 1 Timothy 3:6 , ἔχοντας τὰ μυστήριον , "holding the mystery of the faith; ' and here, "hold the pattern," etc. It seems to have a more active sense than merely "have," and yet not to have the very active sense of "hold fast." It may, however, well be doubted... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:13

Importance of the form of sound words. "Hold the pattern of sound words." I. THIS INJUNCTION IMPLIES THAT THE DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL HAD BEEN ALREADY MOULDED INTO A CERTAIN SHAPE OR SYSTEM WHICH WAS EASILY GRASPED BY THE POPULAR MIND . As necessity arose, there was a restatement, in a new form, of the faith once professed so as to neutralize false theories. Thus the Apostle John recast the doctrine of Christ's manifestation in the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 1:12

For the which cause I also suffer these things - That is, I suffer on account of my purpose to carry the gospel to the Gentiles; see the notes at Colossians 1:24.Nevertheless I am not ashamed - compare the notes at Romans 1:16.For I know whom I have believed - Margin, “trusted.” The idea is, that he understood the character of that Redeemer to whom he had committed his eternal interests, and knew that he had no reason to be ashamed of confiding in him. He was able to keep all that he had... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 1:13

Hold fast the form of sound words; - see the notes at 1 Timothy 1:3. On the Greek word here rendered “form,” see the notes at 1 Timothy 1:16, where it is rendered pattern. The word means a form, sketch, or imperfect delineation - an outline. Grotius says that it here means “an exemplar, but an exemplar fixed in the mind - an idea.” Calvin says that the command is that he should adhere to the doctrine which he had learned, not only in its substance, but in its form. Dr. Tillotson explains this... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 1:11-12

2 Timothy 1:11-12. Whereunto For proclaiming which good news; I am appointed a preacher Κηρυξ , a herald; and an apostle Invested with an extraordinary commission, and furnished with spiritual gifts to make me a successful teacher of the Gentiles That is, of them chiefly. For which Namely, my preaching to the Gentiles; I suffer these things “By assigning his preaching salvation to the Gentiles through Christ, without obedience to the law of Moses, as the cause of his second bonds... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 1:13-14

2 Timothy 1:13-14. Hold fast the form The draught, pattern, or model; (so υποτυπωσις signifies;) of sound words Of pure and salutary doctrine; which thou hast heard of me Hast received repeatedly from my own lips: keep this, not merely in theory, and in thy memory, but in thy heart; in faith and love In that cordial faith and sincere love which are essentially necessary to our being in Christ Jesus, and which will ensure our being owned by him as his true disciples. Macknight... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:1-18

1:1-2:13 ENCOURAGEMENT TO TIMOTHYNeed for courage and faithfulness (1:1-18)Paul recalls the time when he left Timothy behind in Ephesus, and remembers how Timothy wept as they parted. He longs to see him again (1:1-4). No doubt the quality of Timothy’s faith, which so attracted Paul to him, was largely the result of a godly upbringing by those of sincere faith (5). At the beginning of Timothy’s ministry Paul had shown publicly that he believed Timothy to be divinely gifted for his work. He... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:8-18

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:12

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:12

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:13

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 1:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 1:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 1:11-12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 1:13-14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:1-18

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