Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary
2 Timothy 4:9
To Rome, where Paul was at this time a prisoner. It appears from Philippians 2:19, that Timothy did go to Paul at Rome, according to this desire of his, and was with him while a prisoner there.
To Rome, where Paul was at this time a prisoner. It appears from Philippians 2:19, that Timothy did go to Paul at Rome, according to this desire of his, and was with him while a prisoner there.
Verse 9. _DO THY DILIGENCE TO COME SHORTLY UNTO ME_] He appears to have wished Timothy to be present at his death, that he might have his faith confirmed by seeing how a Christian could die; and, as h...
DO THY DILIGENCE TO COME SHORTLY UNTO ME - As soon as possible. Timothy had been Paul’s traveling companion, and was his intimate friend. The apostle was now nearly forsaken, and was about to pass thr...
IV. THE LAST WORDS OF THE APOSTLE CHAPTER 4 _ 1. The last charge (2 Timothy 4:1)_ 2. His last testimony (2 Timothy 4:6) 3. The last personal messages (2 Timothy 4:9)...
PERSONAL REQUESTS AND PERSONAL NEWS. Timothy's summons to Rome seems inconsistent with the discharge of the duties just enforced. If the letter is a unity, its main instructions may concern his condu...
PAUL'S GROUNDS OF APPEAL (2 Timothy 4:1-5)...
Do your best to come and see me soon. Demas has deserted me, because he loved this present world, and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. Luke alone is with me....
DO, &c.. Hasten. SHORTLY. speedily. UNTO. Greek. _pros._ App-104....
_Do thy diligence_ The same verb as in Titus 3:12 and below 2 Timothy 4:21. -Make an earnest effort," -do thy best." Compare the use in Galatians 2:10, -this was my own heartfelt desire." _shortly_ Fu...
The scattering of friends. Entreaty for Timothy's presence. Assurance of the Lord's present help The connexion is: -Do your best to come to me to come with all speed to come before the winter stops y...
ΣΠΟΎΔΑΣΟΝ ἘΛΘΕΙ͂Ν ΠΡΌΣ ΜΕ ΤΑΧΈΩΣ. _Use diligence_ (cp. 2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Timothy 4:21; Titus 3:12) _to come to me speedily_, sc. as explained in...
INVITATION TO TIMOTHY TO COME TO ROME; THE APOSTLE’S LONELINESS...
ΣΠΟΫ́ΔΑΣΟΝ _aor. imper. act. от_ ΣΠΟΥΔΆΖΩ (G4704) спешить, быть ревностным, стараться, делать все возможное (AS; Kelly; _см._ 2 Timothy 2:15). _Aor. imper._ призывает к специфическому действию с отт...
_2 TIMOTHY 4:9_.— After Timothy had settled affairs where he was, the apostle orders him to repair to him with all speed; for all his other companions, except Luke, were gone away from him. Timothy wa...
REQUEST FOR TIMOTHY TO COME BACK TO PAUL 2 Timothy 4:9-15 _TEXT 4:9-15_ 9 Give diligence to come shortly unto me: 10 for Demas forsook me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica;...
Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: (; ; .) Timothy should come to be a comfort to Paul; also to be strengthened by Paul, for the Gospel work after Paul's decease....
12 This is a crucial test of our true state. Are we suffering persecution? If not, are we in earnest in our will to live devoutly in Christ Jesus? All who tread this path will be persecuted. Paul hims...
ST. PAUL'S LAST MESSAGES AND COUNSELS 1-8. The Apostle, knowing that his days are fast drawing to a close, exhorts Timothy to increased diligence and earnestness in his teaching, in view of the immin...
HOW WE SHOULD ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER TO DO GOD’S WORK 2 TIMOTHY _IAN MACKERVOY_ CHAPTER 4 *PREACH THE *GOSPEL AND TEACH THE TRUTH (4:1-5) V1 This command I give to you with God and the *Lord Jesus...
DO THY DILIGENCE TO COME SHORTLY. — Such a request as this would — had we no other arguments — tell us that no forger ever wrote this Epistle. Who would ever have dreamed of putting into the letter su...
CHAPTER 36 THE PERSONAL DETAILS A GUARANTEE OF GENUINENESS. IT would scarcely be exceeding the limits of legitimate hyperbole to say that these two passages prove the authenticity and genuineness of...
Come to me as speedily as you can. I am almost alone. Some of my company have forsaken me; others I have despatched on business. Bring Mark with you. I have use for him....
ταχέως : more definitely expressed in 2 Timothy 4:21, “before winter”....
THE VICTOR'S FINAL CHARGE 2 Timothy 4:1 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...
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...
PAUL'S DESIRE FOR COMPANIONSHIP Paul asked Timothy to make it his business to come to him as soon as he possibly could. Demas loved the world instead of the Lord's coming, so he forsook the Lord's ser...
(5) Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: (5) The last part of the epistle, setting forth grievous complaints against certain ones, and examples of singular godliness in every place, and of a min...
Demas hath, &c. The Demas here mentioned, is the same that was at Rome with St. Paul in his first voyage, in 61 or 62, and of whom he makes mention in his epistle to the Colossians, (iv. 14.) also in...
(9) В¶ Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: (10) For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. (11) Onl...
Turning to the SECOND EPISTLE, we find that, although there is the same grand truth of the Saviour God maintained, the state of things had become sensibly worse, and the hour for the apostle's departu...
9_Make haste, to come to me quickly. _As he knew that the time of his death was at hand, there were many subjects — I doubt not — on which he wished to have a personal interview with Timothy for the g...
Does this perfect and supreme authority of the scriptures set aside ministry ? By no means; it is the foundation of the ministry of the word. One is a minister of the word; one proclaims the word rest...
DO THY DILIGENCE TO COME SHORTLY UNTO ME. From Ephesus, where Timothy was, to Rome, where the apostle was; and this request did not arise purely from a desire of seeing Timothy, as in 2 Timothy 1:4 bu...
Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: Ver. 9. _Do thy diligence, &c._] We want much of our comfort in the want of a friend,Ecclesiastes 4:9. _Optimum solatium sodalitium._ How doth David bemoan t...
_Do thy diligence_ Endeavour by all means; _to come shortly unto me_ The apostle, now about to leave the world, wished to enjoy Timothy's company and conversation for a little while, both that that ev...
A REPORT CONCERNING VARIOUS ACQUAINTANCES AND THE FIRST HEARING. Various personal matters:...
DO THY DILIGENCE TO COME SHORTLY UNTO ME;...
The apostle writes this last chapter with a deepening sense in his soul of the nearness of his martyrdom; and it is most precious to observe how the solemnity of his charge to Timothy is mingled with...
9-13 The love of this world, is often the cause of turning back from the truths and ways of Jesus Christ. Paul was guided by Divine inspiration, yet he would have his books. As long as we live, we mu...
2 Timothy 4:9 diligent G4704 (G5657) come G2064 (G5629) to G4314 me G3165 quickly G5030...
SHORTLY (ταχεως). In verse 2 Timothy 4:21 he more definitely says "before winter." Apparently the trial might drag on through its various stages....
2 Timothy 4:1. _I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; preach the word;_ We are not to use such strong...
CONTENTS: Christ's faithful servant and the faithfulness of Christ to His own. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Paul, Demas, Timothy, Luke, Mark, Tychicus, Carpus, Alexander, Prisca, Aquila, Onesiphorus, Era...
2 Timothy 4:1. _I charge thee therefore before God preach the word._ Paul speaks here as a dying man, soon to appear before the throne of God and the Lamb. Soldiers must not sleep in war without a wat...
To come to me. He wants Timothy to be with him during these last days on earth....
_Come shortly unto me._ COMPANIONSHIP I. Human companionships are very necessary. The ear thirsts for a friend’s voice; the heart hungers for a friend’s love. II. Human companionships are very chan...
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 4:9 Conclusion. Paul closes with some final comments concerning travel, and greetings. The key themes of the letter continue even here....
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ 2 Timothy 4:9. DO THY DILIGENCE TO COME SHORTLY UNTO ME.—Make all possible speed to arrive, or on earth we shall not meet again. Perhaps, however, it was the lonelines...
EXPOSITION 2 TIMOTHY 4:1 _In the sight of God, and of Christ Jesus _for _therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, _A.V. and T.R.; _and by _for _at, _A.V. and T.R. I CHARGE THEE (διαμαρτύρομαι...
Ver. 9. From here to the end of the chapter a few notices are given by the apostle of his own condition and prospects, also of some of his companions in the gospel, with the free expression of his fee...
Paul said to Timothy, I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 4:1), Hey, that's heavy duty, man, when you charge a person before God and before the Lord Jesus Christ. Laying a...
2 Timothy 1:4; 2 Timothy 4:21...
Do thy diligence [σ π ο υ δ α σ ο ν]. Earnestly endeavor. See on chapter 2 Timothy 2:15, and comp. chapter 2 Timothy 1:3. Do diligence and give diligence (2 Peter 1:10) are old English phrases. So Cha...
Come to me — Both that he might comfort him, and be strengthened by him. Timotheus himself is said to have suffered at Ephesus....
Our apostle comes now, in this second part of the chapter, to treat of some private and personal affairs. And first he desires Timothy to come speedily to him, having. great desire to see him, and be...