2 Timothy 1:12

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. FOR THE WHICH CAUSE - Because I was appointed a preacher (2 Timothy 1:10). I ALSO SUFFER - besides my active work. Ellicott, 'I suffer even these things:' bonds, etc. (2 Timothy 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:15). I AM NOT ASHAMED - neither be thou (2 Timothy 1:8). FOR. Confidence as to the future drives away...

12_For which cause also I suffer these things _It is well known that the rage of the Jews was kindled against Paul, for this reason more than any other, that he made the gospel common to the Gentiles. Yet the phrase _for which cause _relates to the whole verse, and therefore must not be limited to the last clause about “the Gentiles.” _But I am not ashamed _That the prison in which he was bound might not in any degree lessen his authority, he contends, on the contrary, by two arguments. First, he shows that the cause, far from being disgraceful, was even honorable to him; for he was a prisoner, not on account of any evil deed, but because he obeyed God who called him. It is an inconceivable consolation, when we are able to bring a good conscience in opposition to the unjust judgments of men. Secondly, from the hope of a prosperous issue he argues that there is nothing disgraceful in his...

6-14 God has not given us the spirit of fear, but the spirit of power, of courage and resolution, to meet difficulties and dangers; the spirit of love to him, which will carry us through opposition. And the spirit of a sound mind, quietness of mind. The Holy Spirit is not the author of a timid or cowardly disposition, or of slavish fears. We are likely to bear afflictions well, when we have strength and power from God to enable us to bear them. As is usual with Paul, when he mentions Christ and his redemption, he enlarges upon them; so full was he of that which is all our salvation, and ought to be all our desire. The call of the gospel is a holy call, making holy. Salvation is of free grace. This is said to be given us before the world began, that is, in the purpose of God from all eternity; in Christ Jesus, for all the gifts that come from God to sinful man, come in and through Christ...

Verse 12. _I AM NOT ASHAMED._] Though I suffer for the Gospel, I am not ashamed of the Gospel; nor am I _confounded_ in my expectation; his grace being at all times sufficient for me. _FOR I KNOW WHOM I HAVE BELIEVED_] I am well acquainted with the goodness, mercy, and power of Christ; and know that I cannot confide in him in vain. _THAT WHICH I HAVE COMMITTED UNTO HIM_] This is variously understood. Some think he means his _life_, which he had put, as it were, into the hands of Christ, in order that he might receive it again, in the resurrection, at the great day. Others think he means his _soul_. This he had also given into the hands of his faithful Creator, knowing that although wicked men might be permitted to take away his life, yet they could not destroy his soul, nor disturb its peace. Others think that he is speaking of the _Gospel_, which he knows will be carefully preserved...

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 intrusted to his care, and would not suffer him to be lost; see Isaiah 28:16....

EXPOSITION 2 TIMOTHY 1:1 _Christ Jesus _for _Jesus Christ, _A.V. and T.R.; _the life _for _life, _A.V. The life is a little clearer than _life, _as showing that "life" (not "promise") is the antecedent to "which." ACCORDING TO THE PROMISE denotes the subject matter with which, as an apostle, he had to deal, viz. the promise of eternal life in Christ Jesus, and the end for which he was called, viz. to preach that promise (comp. Titus 1:2). 2 TIMOTHY 1:2 _Beloved child _for _dearly beloved son, _A.V.;_ peace _for _and peace, _A.V. MY BELOVED CHILD. In...

FOR THE WHICH CAUSE I ALSO SUFFER THESE THINGS,.... The present imprisonment and bonds in which he now was; these, with all the indignities, reproaches, distresses, and persecutions, came upon him, for the sake of his being a preacher of the Gospel; and particularly for his being a teacher of the Gentiles: the Jews hated him, and persecuted him, because he preached the Gospel, and the more because he preached it to the Gentiles, that they might be saved; and the unbelieving Gentiles were stirred up against him, for introducing a new religion among them, to the destruction of their idolatry and superstition; and the sufferings which he endured were many; and he was appointed to them, as well as to the Gospel, which he preached. NEVERTHELESS I AM NOT ASHAMED; neither of the Gospel, and the truths and ordinances of it, for which he suffered; but he continued to own and confess it constantl...

2 Timothy 1:1. _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 would again remind you, as I have often done before, that the apostle Paul, when he is writing to a minister, invariably begins his epistle with the triple greeting, «Grace, mercy, and peace,» but when he is writing to a church, he commences with the double benediction, «Grace and peace.» You will find that this is his wish for the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians, «Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.» This is also his form of greeting to Philemon, who was a private Christian, not a minister; but when the apostle is writing to Timothy and Titus, his own

SUFFER The believer's resources in a day of general declension and apostasy are: (1) Faith (2 Timothy 1:5). (2) the Spirit (2 Timothy 1:6); (2 Timothy 1:7). (3) the word of God (2 Timothy 1:13); (2 Timothy 3:1); (2 Timothy 4:3); (2 Timothy 4:4). (4) the grace of Christ ...

ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATIONS I. PAUL'S PERSONAL WORD TO TIMOTHY CHAPTER 1 _ 1. Paul's affectionate words and confidence (2 Timothy 1:1)_ 2. Difficulties and assurance (2 Timothy 1:6) 3. Holding the form of sound words (2 Timothy 1:13) 4. Turning away and faithfulness in contrast (2 Timothy 1:15) 2 Timothy 1:1 Paul speaks in this last Epistle as an apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God “according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus.” It is a blessed word and shows how th