2 Timothy 4:1-5 ASV

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

2 Timothy LIGHT AT EVENTIDE 2Ti_4:1-5 ; 2Ti_4:16-18 . TIMOTHY does not appear to have been a strong man, either in body or mind, if we may judge from the exhortations and tonics which Paul felt it needful to administer in this letter. The young, gentle soul was more overwhelmed by Paul’s trial and impending death than the heroic martyr himself was. Nothing shook that steadfast heart, and from the very grave’s mouth he spoke brave encouragement. Verses 1-5 are a rousing appeal to Timothy to... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-12

The Victor’s Final Charge 2 Timothy 4:1-12 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 that time was sad and sick, and Paul’s sole panacea was the preaching of the gospel. 2 Timothy 4:2 , do not only take opportunities, but make them. 2 Timothy 4:3 , make haste; such opportunities are closing in. Sound throughout these Pastoral Epistles means “healthy” and “health-giving.” Note... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

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," "exhort." The qualities of the Word which are of value in building personal character are to be used in carrying out relative responsibility. Then follow what are, in all probability, the last written words of Paul preserved to us. His position was that he was already "being offered." This was... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Our Guide among the Wreckage 2 Timothy 1:3-5 ; 2 Timothy 2:15-17 ; 2 Timothy 3:14-15 ; 2 Timothy 4:1-2 ; 2 Timothy 4:16-17 INTRODUCTORY WORDS One of the outstanding marks of spirituality is soundness of mind, soundness in wisdom, in words, in doctrine, in faith. There are some people who are forever mocking Christianity with the words that, "So and so went crazy on religion." It is not true. People may go crazy when they turn aside to fads and fancies and fanaticism, but not when they... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Life's Backward and Forward Look 2 Timothy 4:1-8 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. There is a time when we should not look backward. (1) We should not look back with a heart of longing after the fleshpots of Egypt. The Children of Israel had received from the Lord a great deliverance. They had been led forth with a mighty hand. They had been snatched away from the cruel whip of the taskmaster. At first their hearts were filled with joy and gladness. When, however, they met difficulties in their... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-2

PREACH THE WORD!‘I charge thee … before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, Who shall judge the quick and the dead … preach the Word.’ 2 Timothy 4:1-Exodus : You remember the context. St. Paul is near his last hour. He is dictating what is for us his dying letter, and he is close to that letter’s end. He is writing to a man whom he has delegated, now for some time, to a large work of organisation and of order. Timotheus was to do many things; but he was supremely to do this thing, to preach the... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:5

A FOUR-FOLD CHARGE‘Be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.’ 2 Timothy 4:5 (R.V.) Here are four distinct thoughts. They are thoughts of St. Paul the friend of St. Luke. Each thought comes straight and warm from one of the largest hearts ever given to man. Further, each is not only a thought but a charge—a charge countersigned, we cannot doubt it, by the sign-manual of the Divine Master Himself. I. Sobriety in all things.—‘Be thou sober.’... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1

‘I charge (or ‘adjure’) you in the sight of God, and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingly rule,’ Paul, aware of his near demise, gives Timothy a most solemn charge. He does it as ‘in the sight of God and of Christ Jesus’, and adds to the latter’s name a description of the prime responsibility that make the true proclamation of the word of such importance. For He will one day judge the living and the dead (compare John 5:22; John 5:27; Acts... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

SECTION 4. Paul’s Final Charge (2 Timothy 4:1-8 ). In some ways this could be seen as a final charge which sealed all that Paul had taught in his letters. For Paul now places on Timothy’s shoulders the responsibility to take over where he was leaving off, and teach what he has taught, the word of the truth of the Gospel. He knows that his time has come, and Timothy must therefore now recognise, along with others, that under God the future rests with him. He therefore charges him in the most... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:2

‘Preach the word; be urgent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.’ And what is the charge? It is that he preach ‘the word’, that is, the word of the truth of the Gospel, as evidenced in the Scriptures. He is to do it constantly, both when the time appears to be right, and when it does not, and when men are listening and when they are not. As mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:16 he is to use the Scriptures in order to reprove men and women when they err... read more

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-12

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-2

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:5

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:2

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