2 Timothy 1:7-9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:9

Who hath saved us - From sin; the spirit of bondage, and all tormenting fear. This is the design of the Gospel. And called us with a holy calling - Invited us to holiness and comfort here; and to eternal glory hereafter. Not according to our works - We have not deserved any part of the good we have received; and can never merit one moment of the exceeding great and eternal weight of glory which is promised. See the notes on the parallel passages. Before the world began - Προ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:7

Verse 7 7For God hath not given to us a spirit of cowardice It is a confirmation of what he had said immediately before; and thus he continues to urge Timothy to display the power of the gifts which he had received. He makes use of this argument, that God governs his ministers by the Spirit of power, which is the opposite of cowardice. Hence it follows, that they ought not to lie down through slothfulness, but, sustained by great confidence and cheerfulness, should exhibit and display, by... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:8

Verse 8 8Be not ashamed, therefore He said this, because the confession of the gospel was accounted infamous; and therefore he forbids that either ambition or the fear of disgrace shall prevent or retard him from the liberty of preaching the gospel. And he infers this from what has been already said; for he who is armed with the power of God will not tremble at the noise raised by the world, but will reckon it honorable that wicked men mark them with disgrace. And justly does he call the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:9

Verse 9 9Who hath saved us From the greatness of the benefit he shews how much we owe to God; for the salvation which he has bestowed on us easily swallows up all the evils that must be endured in this world. The word saved, though it admit of a general signification, is here limited, by the context, to denote eternal salvation. So then he means that they who, having obtained through Christ not a fading or transitory, but an eternal salvation, shall spare their fleeting life or honor rather... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Reminiscences. A ring once given to an old and loved friend, who in later life had been cut off from the former loving intercourse by the inevitable course of events, bore this touching inscription, "Cara memoria dei primieri anni" (dear memory of old times). The memories of a happy unclouded youth, of youthful friendships, of joyous days, of pursuits lit up by sanguine hopes and bright expectations, are indeed often among the most precious treasures of the heart. And in like manner the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Address and salutation. "Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord." The language is similar to what is found in other of Paul's Epistles. The peculiarity is that his apostleship is here associated with the promise of the gospel, which like a rainbow spans our sky in this dark world. It is the promise by preeminence;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:7

Gave us not for hath not given us, A.V.; a spirit of fearfulness for the spirit of fear, A.V.; and for of, A.V.; discipline for of a sound mind, A.V. A spirit of fearfulness; or, cowardice, as the word δειλία exactly means in classical Greek, where it is very common, though it only occurs here in the New Testament. δειλός also has a reproachful sense, both in classical Greek, and also in the LXX ., and in the New Testament. It seems certain, therefore, that St. Paul... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:7

The Divine equipment for arduous service in the Church. The apostle here adds a reason for the injunction just given. I. NEGATIVELY . "For God did not give us the spirit of cowardice." 1 . This refers to the time of the ordination of Timothy and of the apostle. Courage is an essential qualification for ministers of the gospel. 2 . Cowardice is unworthy of those who have received the gospel in trust. The fear of man has a very wide dominion, but those who fear God ought to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:8

Be not ashamed therefore for be not thou therefore ashamed, A.V.; suffer hardship with the gospel for be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel, A.V. Be not ashamed, etc. The exhortation based upon the previous statement. The spirit of power and love must show itself in a brave, unflinching acceptance of all the hardships and afflictions incident to a faithful execution of his episcopal office (comp. Romans 1:16 ). Suffer hardship with the gospel. This, of course, is a possible... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:8

Warning to Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel, nor to shrink from afflictions. This exhortation is dependent upon the previous counsel. I. THE MINISTER OF GOD MUST NOT BE ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL . "Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of the Lord, nor of me his prisoner." 1 . The testimony of the Lord is that borne concerning his doctrine, sufferings, and death; in a word, the gospel itself. 2 . No Christian can be ashamed of a gospel of... read more

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