2 Timothy 4:6 ESV

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Paul's Last Letter 2 Timothy 1-4 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; when I... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6-8

(6) For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. (7) I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: (8) Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. It appears very plain, that Paul knew his departure was near. And it is also very plain, he knew that he should finish his course by... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6

I am even now ready to be sacrificed. [5] Literally, to be immolated. See Philippians ii. 17. --- The time of my dissolution (literally, resolution) is at hand. This makes many judge that this letter was written during his last imprisonment; but the sense perhaps may be, that being old and worn out with labours, he could not live long. (Witham) =============================== [BIBLIOGRAPHY] Jam delibor, Greek: ede spendomai. See St. John Chrysostom ( Greek: om. th. p. 372) that Greek:... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:6-8

6-8 The blood of the martyrs, though not a sacrifice of atonement, yet was a sacrifice of acknowledgment to the grace of God and his truth. Death to a good man, is his release from the imprisonment of this world, and his departure to the enjoyments of another world. As a Christian, and a minister, Paul had kept the faith, kept the doctrines of the gospel. What comfort will it afford, to be able to speak in this manner toward the end of our days! The crown of believers is a crown of... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Paul's Fight and Victory. v. 6. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. v. 7. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; v. 8. henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing. In this paragraph the apostle gives the reason for making his admonitions to Timothy so... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

VIIISolemn concluding exhortation to Timothy to fidelity in his work, strengthened by the prophetic announcement of the approaching decease of the Apostle4:1–81I charge thee therefore1 before God, and the Lord2 Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at3 [and I charge thee by]4 his appearing and his kingdom: [,] 2Preach the word; [,]5 be instant in season, out of season; [,] reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.6 3For the time will come when they will not... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 2 Timothy 4:6-8

2 Timothy A PRISONER’S DYING THOUGHTS 2Ti_4:6-8 PAUL’S long day’s work is nearly done. He is a prisoner in Rome, all but forsaken by his friends, in hourly expectation of another summons before Nero. To appear before him was, he says, like putting his head into ‘the mouth of the lion.’ His horizon was darkened by sad anticipations of decaying faith and growing corruptions in the Church. What a road he had travelled since that day when, on the way to Damascus, he saw the living Christ, and... 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 4:1-8

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