Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. THOU THEREFORE - following my example (2 Timothy 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:12), and that of Onesiphorus (2 Timothy 1:16), make up by thy stedfastness for the faithlessness of those who forsook me (2 Timothy 1:15). MY SON. Children... [ Continue Reading ]
And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. AMONG, [ dia (G1223)] - through the intervention of many witnesses. namely, the presbyters and others present at his ordination or consecration (1 Timothy... [ Continue Reading ]
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. THOU THEREFORE ENDURE HARDNESS. 'Aleph (') A C Delta G, Vulgate, have no "Thou therefore," but 'Endure hardship with' (me): share with me in suffering [ sungkakopatheeson (G4777), for su (G4771) oun (G3767) kakopatheeson (G2553)]... [ Continue Reading ]
No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 'No one while serving as a soldier' [ strateuomenos (G4754)]. THE AFFAIRS ... [ tais (G3588) tou (G3588) biou (G979) pragmateiais (G4230)] - mercantile, or other than... [ Continue Reading ]
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. AND, [ De (G1161)] - 'Moreover.' STRIVE FOR MASTERIES - in the great national games of Greece. YET IS HE NOT CROWNED, EXCEPT - even though he conquer. STRIVE LAWFULLY - observing the conditions of the... [ Continue Reading ]
The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. MUST BE FIRST (BEFORE ALL OTHERS) PARTAKER. The right of first partaking of the fruits belongs to him who is not merely a farmer by profession, but one labouring: do not thou relax thy labours, as thou wouldest be foremost in th... [ Continue Reading ]
Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. Consider the scope of the illustrations from the soldier, the athlete, and the farmer. AND THE LORD GIVE THEE ... 'Aleph (') A C Delta f g, Vulgate, read 'for the Lord will give thee' etc. Thou canst understand my meaning... [ Continue Reading ]
Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: 'Remember Jesus Christ, as raised from the dead.' Remember Christ in His character as raised, so as to follow Him. As He was raised after death, so, if thou wouldest share His risen 'life,' thou must... [ Continue Reading ]
Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. WHEREIN - In proclaiming which Gospel. I SUFFER TROUBLE - `evil.' I am a sufferer of evil as though I were a doer of evil. BONDS (). WORD OF GOD IS NOT BOUND. Though my person is bound, my tongue... [ Continue Reading ]
Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. THEREFORE - in order that the Gospel should be extended; implied in . ENDURE - not merely passively, but, 'I actively with brave patience endure,' and 'am r... [ Continue Reading ]
It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: Greek, 'Faithful is the saying;' namely, that 'the elect shall obtain salvation with eternal glory' (2 Timothy 2:10). FOR - For the fact is so (2 Timothy 2:10) that, "if we be dead with Him (the aorist [ sunapethan... [ Continue Reading ]
If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: SUFFER. The Greek is the same as 'If we endure (with Him),' etc. (). REIGN WITH HIM - the special privilege of the elect now suffering with Christ (note, ). Reigning is something more than bare salvation (; ; ; ;... [ Continue Reading ]
If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. BELIEVE NOT - `if we are unbelieving' [ apistoumen (G569)]; continued unbelief: a further step than 'denying' (2 Timothy 2:12), which might be temporary. He remains faithful (Deuteronomy 7:9-5). 'Aleph (') Delta G (but not C, Vul... [ Continue Reading ]
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... [ Continue Reading ]
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. STUDY, [ Spoudason (G4704)] - 'Be earnest.' TO SHOW, [ parasteesai (G3936)] - 'present,' as in Romans 12:1. THYSELF - as distinguished from those whom Timothy was to charge... [ Continue Reading ]
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. SHUN, [ periistaso (G4026)] - 'stand clear of, and superior to.' VAIN - opposed to 'of the truth' (2 Timothy 2:15). BABBLINGS - loud: opposed to the temperate "word" (Titus 3:9) BABBLINGS - loud: opposed to th... [ Continue Reading ]
And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; WILL EAT, [ nomeen (G3542) hexei (G2192)] 'will have pasture.' Mortification is the image. They pretend to give rich spiritual pasture to their disciples: the only pasture is that of a spiritual cancer feeding on their... [ Continue Reading ]
Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. ERRED, [ eestocheesan (G795)] - 'missed the aim' (note 1 Timothy 6:21). IS PAST ALREADY - has already taken place. The beginnings of Gnostic heresy already existed. They "wrested... [ Continue Reading ]
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. NEVERTHELESS. Notwithstanding the subversion of their faith, 'the firm foundation of (i:e., laid by) God standeth' fast ... [ Continue Reading ]
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. BUT - answering the possible objection that thus "iniquity" is said to have place in the Church. IN A GREAT HOUSE - i:e., the professing Church (). Pa... [ Continue Reading ]
If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. IF A MAN THEREFORE PURGE HIMSELF FROM THESE, [ Ean (G1437) tis (G5100) ekkatharee (G1571) heauton (G1438) apo (G575) toutoon (G5130)] - 'If... [ Continue Reading ]
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. FLEE. There are many lusts from which our safety is in flight (). Avoid occasions of sin. The abstemious character of Timothy () shows that not animal indulgences, but... [ Continue Reading ]
But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. UNLEARNED, [ apaideutous (G521)] - 'undisciplined,' 'ignorant' 'senseless:' not tending to the discipline of faith and morals (Proverbs 5:23): in contrast with "instructing" (2 Timothy 2:25), and "wise unto salvation" ... [ Continue Reading ]
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, NOT STRIVE. "The servant of the Lord" must imitate his master in not striving contentiously, though uncompromisingly contending for the faith (Jude 1:3; Matthew 12:19). GENTLE UNTO ALL MEN ... PATIE... [ Continue Reading ]
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; INSTRUCTING, [ paideuonta (G3811)] - 'disciplining,' instructing with correction, which those who deal in 'undisciplined questions' need (notes, 2 Timothy 2:23;... [ Continue Reading ]
And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. RECOVER THEMSELVES, [ ananeepsoosin (G366)] - 'awake up to soberness;' namely, from the spiritual intoxication whereby they have fallen into "the snare of the devil" (note, 1 Corinthians... [ Continue Reading ]