2 Timothy 4:7-8

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-12

The Victor’s Final Charge 2 Timothy 4:1-12 To the end Paul held to the appearing of Jesus, though he might not live to see it; and it was to precede and usher in the coming of the Kingdom. The world of that time was sad and sick, and Paul’s sole panacea was the preaching of the gospel. 2 Timothy 4:2 , do not only take opportunities, but make them. 2 Timothy 4:3 , make haste; such opportunities are closing in. Sound throughout these Pastoral Epistles means “healthy” and “health-giving.” Note... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

As the result of these charges, the apostle shows what Timothy's attitude must be toward those over whom he has oversight. There are four things which he must do. "Preach the Word," "reprove," "rebuke," "exhort." The qualities of the Word which are of value in building personal character are to be used in carrying out relative responsibility. Then follow what are, in all probability, the last written words of Paul preserved to us. His position was that he was already "being offered." This was... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Life's Backward and Forward Look 2 Timothy 4:1-8 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. There is a time when we should not look backward. (1) We should not look back with a heart of longing after the fleshpots of Egypt. The Children of Israel had received from the Lord a great deliverance. They had been led forth with a mighty hand. They had been snatched away from the cruel whip of the taskmaster. At first their hearts were filled with joy and gladness. When, however, they met difficulties in their... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:7

KEEPING THE FAITH‘I have kept the faith.’ 2 Timothy 4:7 This was the satisfaction on which St. Paul’s mind rested when he contemplated the close of his earthly work. I. When St. Paul said that he had kept the faith, he evidently believed that there was a faith to keep.—We hear much about a Pauline theology. It is a favourite idea. These doctrines are not Christ’s but St. Paul’s, stamped with his peculiar character, and enforced only by his own personal authority. This text proves very clearly... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:8

THE LOVE OF CHRIST’S APPEARING‘And not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.’ 2 Timothy 4:8 The ‘love of Christ’s appearing’ is not a simple idea, but one composed of many parts. I would separate four, which four at least go to make it. I. Manifestation of the saints.—The moment of the manifestation of Christ will be the moment of the manifestation of all His followers. Then, perhaps, for the first time, in their united strength and beauty—declared and exhibited, and... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

SECTION 4. Paul’s Final Charge (2 Timothy 4:1-8 ). In some ways this could be seen as a final charge which sealed all that Paul had taught in his letters. For Paul now places on Timothy’s shoulders the responsibility to take over where he was leaving off, and teach what he has taught, the word of the truth of the Gospel. He knows that his time has come, and Timothy must therefore now recognise, along with others, that under God the future rests with him. He therefore charges him in the most... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:7

‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith,’ But he was not discouraged for he knew that in spite of his weaknesses and his failures, he had fought a good fight and had completed the race. The picture is of both a soldier and an athlete (compare 2 Timothy 2:3-5; see also 1 Corinthians 9:24-26; Hebrews 12:1-2). He had been following his own advice, and had done it successfully. But even more importantly he had ‘kept the faith’ with which he had started out,... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:8

‘Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me at that day, and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.’ And now all that awaits is for him to approach the great King and Judge and collect his award. The picture is of a man being honoured for having fulfilled his role. He will receive what God had purposed for him from the moment of his call (and even before), the gift of God which is finally... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

( c) 2 Timothy 4:1-Ruth : . Timothy’ s Duty in the Crisis.— Threatened with such opposition ( 2 Timothy 3:1-1 Samuel :) and strengthened by such safeguards ( 2 Timothy 3:10-Esther :), Timothy must persistently teach the positive truth. He should be ready to reprove error and proclaim the gospel, whether the occasion seem propitious or not ( 2 Timothy 4:2). For Church members as well as false teachers will cause trouble. Anxious for novelty and “ piling up” congenial instructors, they will... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought a good fight; my life hath been a military life, but I have not fought the evil fights of ambitious or quarrelsome men: my fighting hath been the good and noble fight of faith, a fight with the world, the flesh, and the devil, a contending for the faith delivered to the saints, a maintaining the lustings of the Spirit against the flesh, a warring with spiritual wickednesses in high places. I have finished my course; God appointed me a race to run, as a Christian, as an apostle and... read more

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