Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-13
Need for endurance (2:1-13)Like Onesiphorus, Timothy must persevere for the sake of Christ and endure hardship. He must push on vigorously with his task of passing on the truth Paul has taught him. He should do this wisely and carefully, by instructing people who are trustworthy and have the ability to teach others (2:1-2).In dealing with the difficulties in Ephesus, Timothy must realize that he is a soldier of Jesus Christ. He must expect suffering and endure it. A soldier is not concerned... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:1-2
2 Timothy 2:1-2. Thou therefore, my son Animated by the example of fidelity and courage manifested by Onesiphorus; be strong Ενδυναμου , be encouraged and strengthened, in a firm reliance on the grace that is in Jesus And which he is always ready to communicate to all that pray for and expect it. And the things The wholesome doctrine, (2 Timothy 1:13,) that thou hast heard of me To which I have often borne solemn testimony; among many witnesses See 1 Timothy 6:12. By these many... read more