2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:2 WHAT YOU HAVE HEARD FROM ME. Throughout this letter, Paul emphasizes the message Timothy received from him (see 2 Timothy 1:13; 2 Timothy 2:8). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:4 This verse has at times been misinterpreted as a call away from “secular,” CIVILIAN PURSUITS. The Bible, however, does not separate life into “spiritual” and “secular” areas. All of life is to be lived in obedience to the Spirit according to the Word of God. Paul is w... [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:7 THINK... FOR THE LORD WILL GIVE YOU UNDERSTANDING. The believer’s efforts and God’s empowering work together. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:8 REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST. Paul certainly doesn’t think that Timothy is in danger of forgetting Jesus! Rather, this is a call to remain mindful of the GOSPEL message. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:10 ENDURE EVERYTHING. Paul suffered persecution, hunger, and prison to preach the gospel. FOR THE SAKE OF THE ELECT. For those God saves. See notes on Rom. 8:29; 8:30; Ephesians 1:11. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:11 In this context, to DENY Christ means a final rejection of him. This is not merely a temporary lapse in one’s faith (IF WE ARE FAITHLESS). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:14 Dealing with False Teachers. These verses divide into two sections. In 2 Timothy 2:14 Paul introduces the false _teaching_ (2 Timothy 2:16) and explains how Timothy should respond to it. In 2 Timothy 3:1 he describes the false _teachers_ in more detail. Having called... [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:15 DO YOUR BEST. Timothy must consistently and happily carry out the work God has given him to do. One way to do this is to make sure he is RIGHTLY HANDLING Scripture. This contrasts with the meaningless disputes the false teachers engage in. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = documen... [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:17 SPREAD LIKE GANGRENE. This phrase pictures the false teaching killing as it spreads. This is in contrast to the “healthy” or “sound” teaching of Paul (see note on 1 Tim. 1:10; also 2 Timothy 4:3; Titus 1:9). HYMENAEUS was mentioned as a false teacher in 1 Timothy 1:2... [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:18 The idea that the RESURRECTION HAS ALREADY HAPPENED seems similar to some errors Paul addresses in 1 Corinthians 15:1 (see especially 1 Corinthians 15:12). Apparently some were teaching that believers had already entered the glorified post-resurrection state. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:19 GOD’S FIRM FOUNDATION. Probably the elect members of the church; see v. 2 Timothy 2:10. BEARING THIS SEAL. See note on John 6:27. The twofold inscription that follows emphasizes (1) divine sovereignty (preserving) and (2) human responsibility (persevering). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ va... [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:20 Paul illustrates his call to “depart from iniquity” (v. 2 Timothy 2:19). WHAT IS DISHONORABLE includes both doctrinal and moral error, since Paul discusses both in this letter. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length,... [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:22 YOUTHFUL PASSIONS. Not only sinful sexual desire but sinful desires in general, especially those characteristic of youth. One of these might be the tendency to quarrel or be hotheaded (vv. 2 Timothy 2:23). Christians need not fight such battles alone, but ALONG WITH... [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:24 This is a key passage on how pastors should handle people who make trouble in the church. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:25 Most interpreters see these OPPONENTS as unbelievers who do not have a KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH (that is, salvation; see note on 1 Tim. 2:4). Paul advises CORRECTING the opponents in a spirit of GENTLENESS (Galatians 6:1; Ephesians 4:2; 1 Peter 3:15). This verse furthe... [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:26 COME TO THEIR SENSES. Sin has a destructive effect on human reason. Salvation restores the ability to see reality. THE SNARE OF THE DEVIL. Paul often describes humanity as enslaved by the devil and in need of rescue (see 2 Corinthians 4:4). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = docume... [ Continue Reading ]