2 tim 2 13 commentary on the book

Pauls mother, eunice, and his grandmother, lois, were both believers 2 timothy 1. This may be understood, either of such who are altogether destitute of faith, who do not believe in christ at all. Aquila and his wife priscilla expounded unto apollos the way of god more perfectly. One is in 2 timothys contribution to the funeral lectionary. Link panels synchronize references go to table of contents single column stretch across both columns. For the permanence of our salvation, see commentary on 1 pet. 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. 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. 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. Instead, he must be kindly to everyone and mildtempered preserving. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 timothy 2 and more. If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful the syriac and ethiopic versions read, if we believe not him. But this is not just house arrest, this time he in a cold roman cell 4. If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.

Although the instruction specifically applies to a minister, in principle it applies to everyone as sons of god, having his spirit. He begins to describe two different kinds of workmen in their relationships to the gospel. Scripture scholars think there are ancient christian hymns quoted, embedded, or otherwise utilized in the texts of the new testament. This is the great proof of his divine mission, and therefore a great confirmation of the truth of the christian religion. Now, as applied to god, must mean faithful deuteronomy 7. His mission and authority apostle of christ jesus he is at the close of his ministry, having fulfilled his mission. 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. However, a comparison of pauls statement with jesus call to selfdenial is enlightening.

He is author of more than 50 books, including desiring god. For if we died with him, we shall also live with him. Remember that jesus christ, of the seed of david, was raised from the dead, according to my gospel. Remember jesus christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of david. To encourage timothy in suffering, the apostle puts him in mind of the resurrection of christ 2 timothy 2. 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. Read 2 timothy 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

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. 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. And the servant of the lord must not be quarrelsome fighting and contending. It is titled, as are the other personal letters of paul to individuals 1 timothy, titus and philemon, with the name of the addressee 1. God, being so different from selfcentered men, has nothing in his perfect character that needs to be denied. For biographical information on timothy see introduction to 1 timothy. 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. Here are two very good reasons given for the mans authority over the woman, and her subjection to the man, v. The cloke that i left at troas with carpus, when thou. This epistle is the second of two inspired letters paul the apostle wrote to his son in the faith, timothy 1. Timothy was a believer when paul first encountered him in lystra. God is faithful and cannot deny his character or his promises romans 3. The indwelling spirit enables us to keep from the robbers of the soul the deposit of his word committed to us by god. David guzik commentary on 2 timothy 2, where paul advices timothy to work hard for a faithful god and.

Imprisoned in rome yet again, the apostle paul felt lonely and abandoned. When you come, bring the cloak that i left with carpus at troas, also the books, and above all the parchments. Find your strength in the grace that is in christ jesus. Remember that jesus christ, of the seed of david, was raised from the dead according to my gospel. 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. When you come, bring the cloak that i left with carpus at troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments. Paul recognized that his earthly life was likely coming to an end soon. Paul asked timothy to accompany him on his second missionary journey acts 16.

To encourage timothy in suffering, the apostle puts him in mind of the resurrection of christ. The three epistles are called pastoral because they relate to the conduct of church leaders, thought of as pastors literally shepherds. For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. Timothy was likeminded to paul, so they will also turn against timothy. 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. I am generally of the opinion that most novel interpretations of. The passage is one of distinct severitymay even be termed one of the sternest in the book of life. The book of 2 timothy was written in approximately a.