2 Timothy 4:6 ESV

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:6-8

C. Paul’s role in the last days 4:6-8Paul revealed that he was about to die to impress on Timothy further the importance of remaining faithful to the Lord. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Timothy 4:6

4:6 out, (g-7) This is as Philippians 2:17 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

St. Paul’s Last Messages and Counsels1-8. The Apostle, knowing that his days are fast drawing to a close, exhorts Timothy to increased diligence and earnestness in his teaching, in view of the imminence of a time of error and excitement. He refers to his approaching martyrdom, expressing his readiness for whatever may await him, and his confidence in the reward of his faithfulness.1. I charge thee] cp. 1 Timothy 5:21. And the Lord Jesus Christ] RV ’and of Christ Jesus.’At his appearing, etc.]... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Timothy 4:6

(6) For I am now ready to be offered.—What, in the Philippian Epistle (Philippians 2:17), was alluded to as a contingency likely enough to happen here is spoken of as something which was then absolutely taking place. In his first imprisonment at Rome St. Paul looked on to a martyr’s death as probable. In his second captivity at Rome he writes of the martyrdom as already beginning. The more accurate, as well as the more forcible, translation would be, For I am already being offered. The Greek... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

2 Timothy 4:2 Observe, he puts longsuffering before doctrine, and that because nothing except patience answers with those who are hard to win. Patience enables us to possess not only our own souls but those of others also. St. Francis de Sales. 2 Timothy 4:2 In the ninth chapter of The Saints' Everlasting Rest, Baxter observes that 'we are commanded to "exhort one another daily," and "with all longsuffering" (2 Timothy 4:2 ). The fire is not always brought out of the flint at one stroke; nor... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:5-8

Chapter 35THE PARADOXICAL EXULTATION OF THE APOSTLE-HIS APPARENT FAILURE AND THE APPARENT FAILURE OF THE CHURCH-THE GREAT TEST OF SINCERITY. - 2 Timothy 4:5-8ST. CHRYSOSTOM tells us that this passage was for a long time a source of perplexity to him. "Often," he says, "when I have taken the Apostle into my hands and have considered this passage, I have been at a loss to understand why Paul here speaks so loftily: I have fought the good fight. But now by the grace of God I seem to have found it... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

IV. THE LAST WORDS OF THE APOSTLE CHAPTER 4 1. The last charge (2 Timothy 4:1-5 ) 2. His last testimony (2 Timothy 4:6-8 ) 3. The last personal messages (2 Timothy 4:9-22 ) 2 Timothy 4:1-5 This last chapter is a most impressive one. It is the farewell of this great man of God. joy and sorrow, confidence and love breathe in his final charge and message. “The sorrow that he might have in his soul was only for those he was leaving, and even that is almost swallowed up in the joyful... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Timothy 4:6

4:6 {4} For I am now ready to be {c} offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.(4) He foretells his death to be at hand, and sets before them an excellent example, both of invincible constancy, and sure hope.(c) To be offered for a drink offering: and he alludes to the pouring out of blood or wine which was used in sacrifices. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

The apostle writes this last chapter with a deepening sense in his soul of the nearness of his martyrdom; and it is most precious to observe how the solemnity of his charge to Timothy is mingled with a vibrant, untarnished joy, such as the Lord Jesus urged upon His disciples in Luke 10:20: "But rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven." No shadow of fear or of disappointment passes over his soul, no matter how sad has been the havoc wrought in the testimony of the assembly. Yet... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

A TEACHER OF TEACHERS The instruction may be divided into three parts. 1. He is instructed concerning his duty as a teacher of teachers (2 Timothy 2:2 ), but in that connection is again exhorted to firmness, or rather to strength and “hardness,” which are practically the same (2 Timothy 2:1 and 2 Timothy 2:3 ). What figure of speech does Paul use to illuminate his theme? What particular lesson would be drawn from it (2 Timothy 2:4 )? What second figure does he use at 2 Timothy 2:5 ? Here is... read more