2 Timothy 2:24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:23-25

2 Timothy 2:23-25. But foolish and unlearned questions Or unimportant subjects of inquiry and debate; avoid, knowing that they gender strifes Or contentions in the church; and certainly it is a most important part of the duty of a Christian minister to guard against all occasions of offence and mischief. For the servant of the Lord must not strive Or contend eagerly and passionately, as do the vain wranglers spoken of in the preceding verse; but be gentle Or mild, forbearing, and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

2:14-4:5 AN APPROVED WORKER AND FALSE TEACHERSTeach essentials; avoid quarrels (2:14-26)Paul repeats the advice of his previous letter that Timothy should not waste time discussing fanciful theories (cf. 1 Timothy 1:3-11; 1 Timothy 4:6-10). Christian teachers build up their hearers by presenting the truth of God clearly and honestly, not by allowing the imagination to control their preaching (14-16).Foolish speculation and self-invented theories were what caused Hymenaeus and Philetus to depart... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 2:24

servant . App-190 .:2. strive. Greek. machomai. See Acts 1:26 . gentle. See 1 Thessalonians 2:2 . unto. App-104 . apt to teach. 1 Timothy 3:2 . patient. Literally enduring evil. Greek. anexikakos Only here. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:24

And the Lord's servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,Here was given the antidote for the vain and conceited babblings with which some busied themselves, the same being a very noble and beautiful picture of the kind of personality that should be exhibited by God's preachers. The physician or nurse does not respond to the illness of the patients with blows and threats, but with gentleness, forbearance and understanding. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:24

24. not strive—"The servant of the Lord" must imitate his master in not striving contentiously, though uncompromising in earnestly contending for the faith (Judges 1:3; Matthew 12:19). gentle unto all men—"patient" (Greek, "patient in bearing wrongs") in respect to adversaries. He is to be gentle so that he may occasion no evils; patient so that he may endure evils. apt to teach—implying not only solid teaching and ease in teaching, but patience and assiduity in it [BENGEL]. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

B. Charge to remain faithful 2:14-26Paul turned from his emphasis on the importance of enduring hardship in the preceding verses (2 Timothy 2:1-13) to continue to emphasize Timothy’s need to remain faithful to the Lord. He did this to motivate him further to persevere."In this section, there is a shift in the didactic strategy from an emphasis on models to instruction with maxims and specific commands." [Note: Towner, The Letters . . ., p. 516.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:22-26

3. Summary applications 2:22-26 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Such behavior is inappropriate for a servant of the Lord. He or she must promote peace and unity among the brethren (cf. 1 Timothy 1:5). The emphasis in the word translated "able to teach" in the Greek (didaktikos, cf. 1 Timothy 3:2) is on the teacher’s ability to bring out the best in his students rather than on his knowledge. [Note: Kelly, p. 190.] He must also gently correct the erring with a view to their restoration to correct doctrine and correct practice. Thus they may escape the devil’s... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Timothy 2:24

2:24 teach; (e-18) Some take this to mean 'teachable,' but it seems to be more the spirit of the servant of the Lord. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Exhortations to Flrmness, Uncontentiousness, and Perseverance1-26. The duties of God’s ministers are, (1) to maintain the faith against assailants and seducers (2 Timothy 2:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:14-21, 2 Timothy 2:26), and, (2) to be brave and patient (2 Timothy 2:3-13, 2 Timothy 2:22-25).1. Therefore] will then. Be strong] show the strength which is yours as a Christian and as a minister of Christ. 2. The Apostle refers especially to the charge that he had given to Timothy at his ordination in the... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:23-25

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 2:24

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:24

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:24

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:22-26

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Timothy 2:24

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

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