2 tim 2 13 commentary on the book

I am generally of the opinion that most novel interpretations of. Is spiritual insight a product of thinking or praying. For biographical information on timothy see introduction to 1 timothy. Instead, he must be kindly to everyone and mildtempered preserving. When you come, bring the cloak that i left with carpus at troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments. For if we died with him, we shall also live with him. God is faithful and cannot deny his character or his promises romans 3. Collegeville bible commentary new testament volume 9. Link panels synchronize references go to table of contents single column stretch across both columns.

The book of 2 timothy was written in approximately a. But even if the house of god, the church, is in decay because the believers become unfaithful to their lord, the lord jesus abides faithful. However, a comparison of pauls statement with jesus call to selfdenial is enlightening. So far, the letter has exhorted timothy to learn from pauls example in suffering see the commentary on last sundays reading, from others in their faithfulness or lack of it see 2 timothy 1. Paul recognized that his earthly life was likely coming to an end soon. This may be understood, either of such who are altogether destitute of faith, who do not believe in christ at all.

We must learn to find our strength in the grace that is in christ jesus. The cloke that i left at troas with carpus, when thou. Read 2 timothy 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. We hope that you find the 2 timothy summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of 2 timothy. David guzik commentary on 2 timothy 2, where paul advices timothy to work hard for a faithful god and. He begins to describe two different kinds of workmen in their relationships to the gospel. The indwelling spirit enables us to keep from the robbers of the soul the deposit of his word committed to us by god. The three epistles are called pastoral because they relate to the conduct of church leaders, thought of as pastors literally shepherds. To encourage timothy in suffering, the apostle puts him in mind of the resurrection of christ 2 timothy 2.

For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. Remember that jesus christ, of the seed of david, was raised from the dead, according to my gospel. Whether minister or laymember, all work toward the kingdom of god the phrase rightly dividing the word of truth is not inaccurate, but somewhat misleading. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 timothy 2 and more. Paul asked timothy to accompany him on his second missionary journey acts 16. But this is not just house arrest, this time he in a cold roman cell 4. A somewhat different use of the concept deny oneself occurs in ii timothy 2. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. God, being so different from selfcentered men, has nothing in his perfect character that needs to be denied. Faithless if we are faithlessthat is, untrue to the vows of our christian profession, the faithlessness implies more than mere unbelief in any of the fundamental doctrines of the. His mission and authority apostle of christ jesus he is at the close of his ministry, having fulfilled his mission. For rewards in the kingdom see commentary on 2 cor. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. Scripture scholars think there are ancient christian hymns quoted, embedded, or otherwise utilized in the texts of the new testament.

And the servant of the lord must not be quarrelsome fighting and contending. Remember jesus christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of david. Paul saw that his young coworker timothy might be frightened and maybe despair at his spiritual fathers death as he might see himself all by his own amidst the. Imprisoned in rome yet again, the apostle paul felt lonely and abandoned. Find your strength in the grace that is in christ jesus. The cloak perhaps the toga which belonged to him as a roman citizen, or an upper garment, which might be needful as winter came on. David guzik commentary on 2 timothy 2, where paul advices timothy to work hard for a faithful god and to persevere with a servants heart. He is author of more than 50 books, including desiring god.

This epistle is the second of two inspired letters paul the apostle wrote to his son in the faith, timothy 1. One is in 2 timothys contribution to the funeral lectionary. Timothy was a believer when paul first encountered him in lystra. Kjv bible verses from 2 timothy offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in. Aquila and his wife priscilla expounded unto apollos the way of god more perfectly.

This is the great proof of his divine mission, and therefore a great confirmation of the truth of the christian religion. If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful the syriac and ethiopic versions read, if we believe not him. For the permanence of our salvation, see commentary on 1 pet. When you come, bring the cloak that i left with carpus at troas, also the books, and above all the parchments. In the new testament, the second epistle of paul to timothy, usually referred to simply as second timothy and often written 2 timothy or ii timothy, is one of the three pastoral epistles traditionally attributed to paul the apostle. To encourage timothy in suffering, the apostle puts him in mind of the resurrection of christ.