2 Timothy 4:2-7

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:5

Be thou sober for watch thou, A.V.; suffer hardship for endure afflictions, A.V.; fulfil for make full proof of, A.V. Be thou sober ( νῆφε ); as 1 Thessalonians 5:6 , 1 Thessalonians 5:8 ; 1 Peter 1:13 ; 1 Peter 4:7 ; 1 Peter 5:8 . The adjective νηφάλιος occurs in 1 Timothy 3:2 (where see note), 11; Titus 2:2 . Here "Be sober in all things" clearly does not refer to literal sobriety, which Timothy was in little danger of transgressing (l Timothy 5:23), but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:5

The duty of Timothy in trying times. I. " BUT BE THOU SOBER IN ALL THINGS ." 1 . The presence of false teachers necessitated a wakeful attitude, a constant presence of mind, a quick discernment of opportunities for advancing the truth. 2 . There ought to be a consistently sober and watchful care extending through the whole life of the minister, who has to "give account of souls." II. " SUFFER HARDSHIP ." 1 . If the minister fears the anger of men,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6

Already being offered for now ready to be offered, A.V.; come for at hand. A.V. I am already being offered. The ἐγώ is emphatic, in contrast with the σύ of 2 Timothy 4:5 : "Thou, who hast still life before thee, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. I can do so no longer, for my martyrdom has already commenced, and my end is close at hand. Thou must take my place in the great conflict." Am … being offered ( σπένδομαι ); am... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6

Life's evening hour. "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand." St. Paul felt sure that the enemies of the gospel would be successful in their designs upon his life. Sooner or later he knew that the lions or the flames, the executioner's axe or the cruel cross, would complete his earthly course. But as he had made an "offering" of his life to Christ, so he was ready in death to be offered up for the Master's sake. I. THE APOSTOLIC READINESS .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6-8

The nearness of the apostle's death, and his prospects in connection with it. He urges Timothy to increased zeal on account of his own approaching departure. I. THE IMMINENCE OF HIS DEATH . "For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure is at hand." 1 . Mark the calmness with which the apostle contemplates a violent death. There is no tremor, or hurry, or impatience in his last days. The language is singularly composed. He knew that Nero would soon put an... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:7

The for a , A.V.; the for my, A.V. I have fought the good fight ; as 1 Timothy 6:12 ( τὸν ἀγῶνα τὸν καλόν ), meaning that, however honourable the contests of the games were deemed, the Christian contest was far more honourable than them all. The word "fight" does not adequately express by agora, which embraces all kinds of contests—chariot race, foot race, wrestling, etc. "I have played out the honourable game" would give the sense, though inelegantly. The course ( τὸν... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:7

The battle finished. "I have fought a good fight." Nothing in nature is more beautiful than the all-glorious sunset; even the storm clouds make it a more magnificent scene. So it was with St. Paul. Amid the threatening clouds of persecution the Saviour's glory shone all around and about him, and lighted up the dark firmament of the martyr experiences. I. THE PAST FIGHT . He was a man of war in the best sense, and had fought a good fight. He had conflicts in himself— "fightings... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word - The Word of God; the gospel. This was to be the main business of the life of Timothy, and Paul solemnly charges him in view of the certain coming of the Redeemer to judgment, to be faithful in the performance of it.Be instant - see the notes at Romans 12:12. The meaning here is, that he should be constant in this duty. Literally, “to stand by, or to stand fast by;” that is, he was to be pressing or urgent in the performance of this work. He was always to be at his post, and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:3

For the time will come ... - Probably referring to the time mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:1, following.When they will not endure sound doctrine - Greek, “healthful doctrine;” i. e., doctrine contributing to the health of the soul, or to salvation. At that time they would seek a kind of instruction more conformable to their wishes and feelings.But after their own lusts - They will seek such kind of preaching as will accord with their carnal desires; or such as will palliate their evil propensities,... read more

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