2 Timothy 2:14

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. PUT ... IN REMEMBRANCE (Titus 3:1; 2 Peter 1:12). THEM - over whom thou presidest (Titus 3:1). CHARGING, [ diamarturomenos (G1263): the dia (G1223) implies interposition of witnesses] - 'testifying solemnly.' BEFORE THE LORD (1 Timo...

14_Remind them of these things. _The expression ( ταῦτα) _these things_, is highly emphatic. It means that the summary of the gospel which he gave, and the exhortations which he added to it, are of so great importance, that a good minister ought never to be weary of exhibiting them; for they are things that deserve to be continually handled, and that cannot be too frequently repeated. “They are things” (he says) “which I wish you not only to teach once, but to take great pains to impress on the hearts of men by frequent repetition.” A good teacher ought to look at nothing else than edification, and to give his whole attention to that alone. (170) On the contrary, he enjoins him not only to abstain from useless questions, but likewise to forbid others to follow them. (171) Solemnly charging them before the Lord, not to dispute a

14-21 Those disposed to strive, commonly strive about matters of small moment. But strifes of words destroy the things of God. The apostle mentions some who erred. They did not deny the resurrection, but they corrupted that true doctrine. Yet nothing can be so foolish or erroneous, but it will overturn the temporary faith of some professors. This foundation has two writings on it. One speaks our comfort. None can overthrow the faith of any whom God hath chosen. The other speaks our duty. Those who would have the comfort of the privilege, must make conscience of the duty Christ gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, Titus 2:14. The church of Christ is like a dwelling: some furniture is of great value; some of smaller value, and put to meaner uses. Some professors of religion are like vessels of wood and earth. When the vessels of dishonour are cast out to be dest...

Verse 14. _THAT THEY STRIVE NOT ABOUT WORDS_] WORDS, not _things_, have been a most fruitful source of contention in the Christian world; and among religious people, the principal cause of animosity has arisen from the _different manner_ of apprehending the same _term_, while, in essence, both meant the _same thing_. All preachers and divines should be very careful, both in speaking and writing, to explain the terms they use, and never employ them in any sense but that in which they have explained them. _THE SUBVERTING OF THE HEARERS._] This is the general tendency of all polemical divinity and controversial preaching, when angry passions are called in to support the doctrines of the Gospel....

OF THESE THINGS PUT THEM IN REMEMBRANCE - These great principles in regard to the kingdom of Christ. They would be as useful to others as they were for Timothy, to whom they were specially addressed. CHARGING THEM BEFORE THE LORD - In the presence of the Lord, implying that it was a very important matter; see the notes at 1 Timothy 1:18. THAT THEY STRIVE NOT ABOUT WORDS TO NO PROFIT; - see the notes at 1Ti 1:6; 1 Timothy 6:4. BUT TO THE SUBVERTING OF THE HEARERS - Turning them away from the simplicity of faith. It is rare, indeed, that a religious controversy does not produce this effect, and this is commonly

EXPOSITION 2 TIMOTHY 2:1 _Child _for _son_, A.V.; _strengthened _for _strong, _A.V. BE STRENGTHENED (ἐνδυναμοῦ)_; _more exactly (as Huther), _become strong, _or, which is the same thing, _strengthen thyself; _implying, perhaps, though gently expressed, some previous weakness, as m Hebrews 11:34, "From weakness were made strong;" where the image seems to be that of recovery from sickness. In Ephesians 6:10, however (ἐνδυναμοῦσθε ἐν Κυρίῳ), there is no evidence of preceding weakness, but only a call to use the strength they had; and it may be so here too. The strength, Timothy is reminded, by which he was to f

OF THESE THINGS PUT THEM IN REMEMBRANCE,.... Meaning either his hearers, or those to whom he was to commit the things he had heard of the apostle, and who must expect to suffer afflictions, and endure hardships, for the sake of Christ, and his Gospel; wherefore to remind them of the above sayings might be of use and comfort to them. This clause is wanting in the Arabic version. CHARGING THEM BEFORE THE LORD; the omniscient God, as in his sight, as they will answer it to him another day; see 1 Timothy 5:21, THAT THEY STRIVE NOT ABOUT WORDS; it became them to strive and contend for the form of sound words, for the wholesome words or doctrines of our Lord Jesus, but not about mere words, and especially such as were TO NO PROFIT; to no advantage to truth, nor to themselves nor others; were not to edification, to spiritual edification

2 Timothy 2:1. _Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus._ Is an exhortation to every one of us, not only to have grace, but to be strong in it. There are many professors who, so long as they are just saved, are content. We are not content with being barely alive spiritually; we do not wish to have our life shivering with cold, but we seek after comfort as well as existence, and we seek to be in health, as well as to be in life. So should it be with the Christian. He should pray, «Lord, make me strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.» Oh! that these words might be, not merely an exhortation, but a divine fiat, that as God said, «Let there be light,» so he may say to his children, «Be ye strong,» and then oh! how soon shall the weakest of us leap into immortal strength!...

2 TIMOTHY 2:14 qeou/ {B} It is difficult to decide between evnw,pion tou/ qeou/ and evnw,pion tou/ kuri,ou, both of which are supported by weighty evidence. A majority of the Committee preferred the former reading, which is in harmony with 2 Timothy 4:1 and 1 Timothy 5:4 and 1 Timothy 5:21. The reading Cristou/ (206 429 1758) obviously presupposes an earlier kuri,ou....

II. FAITH'S CONFLICT AND THE BELIEVER'S PATH CHAPTER 2 _ 1. The apostle's charge (2 Timothy 2:1)_ 2. As soldier and husbandman (2 Timothy 2:3) 3. Identification with Christ (2 Timothy 2:8) 4. Exhortation and warning (2 Timothy 2:14) 5. The great House (2 Timothy 2:19) 6. The believer's path (2 Timothy 2:23) 2 T