_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ 2 Timothy 2:1. BE STRONG.—R.V. “be strengthened,” and continue so. 2 Timothy 2:2. AMONG MANY WITNESSES.—The instrumental form, lit. “by the mediation of,” here is equal to “in presence of many witnesses,” who were present to confirm the word. ABLE TO TEACH OTHERS.—... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ 2 Timothy 2:3. ENDURE HARDNESS.—R.V. “Suffer hardship with me.” Compare 2 Timothy 1:8, where the same word occurs. It would seem more consistent to refer the fellowship in each case to St. Paul, in behalf of the gospel. 2 Timothy 2:4. NO MAN THAT WARRETH ENTANGLETH... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ 2 Timothy 2:9. I SUFFER TROUBLE.—R.V. “hardship.” AS AN EVIL-DOER.—He is treated as one would be whose whole aim was to do evil—a constant menace to society. UNTO BONDS.—“Up to the point of bonds.” The indignity of the imprisonment was keenly felt by St. Paul, as we... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ 2 Timothy 2:14. CHARGING THEM.—Adjure them on their oath of fealty. 2 Timothy 2:15. STUDY TO SHEW THYSELF.—R.V. “Give diligence to present thyself.” The word expresses eager striving, and has a suggestion of making haste (cf. 2 Timothy 4:9; 2 Timothy 4:21). A WORKMA... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ 2 Timothy 2:19. THE FOUNDATION OF GOD STANDETH SURE.—R.V. “the firm foundation of God standeth.” St. Paul’s one foundation is Jesus Christ in His complete character and work. HAVING THIS SEAL.—Probably in allusion to the practice of engraving inscriptions over doors... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ 2 Timothy 2:24. AND THE SERVANT OF THE LORD MUST NOT STRIVE.—The wrangling spirit that delights in strife should never be seen in the messenger of the gospel of peace and good-will. BUT BE GENTLE.—The word occurs again in New Testament only at 1 Thessalonians 2:7. “I... [ Continue Reading ]