watch . Greek. nepho. See 1 Thessalonians 5:6 . in. App-104 . endure afflictions = suffer evil. Greek. kakopetheo. See 2 Timothy 2:8 . evangelist . Compare App-121 . make full proof of = fully accomplish. Greek. plerophoreo. See Romans 4:21 . ministry . App-190 . read more
This immortal chapter is indelibly stamped upon the conscience of all mankind. It may be called the last will and testament of the great apostle to the Gentiles. In view of the apostasy, even at that time working in the church, an event Paul had frequently mentioned, and in view of his own forthcoming death, Paul penned his solemn charge to Timothy to "preach the word" (2 Timothy 4:1-8); then he called for Timothy to hasten to be at his side for the end, requesting that he bring Mark and a few... read more
preach the word; be urgent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.Preach the word ... Something of what this means has been lost in the modern definition of preaching. The true meaning is "Herald the word of God in its completeness, not altering it in any way, nor adding anything of his own that is borrowed from another source."[3] It also includes the mandate to announce to men the total message as God gave it. Paul said, "I shrank not from... read more
For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts;For the time will come ... The use of "for" here and in 2 Timothy 4:6 cites two reasons for Paul's urgent charge, these being (1) apostasy so often foretold is present (potentially) even in Timothy's time, and indeed at all times, and (2) the grand old warrior Paul will very soon have departed from this life. Thus there are the most urgent... read more
and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside unto fables.What happens to people who despise and turn away from God's truth is revealed here; they are duped by fables. When a child of God fails away from the truth, there are no longer any hoops on the barrel; there is absolutely nothing too ridiculous or preposterous for him to receive. It is always the most bizarre and extreme cults that are able to seduce and proselyte Christians. read more
But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry.Be thou sober ... This is not an injunction against drunkenness, a commandment Timothy did not need. Sober in this context means "that clarity of mind and sound judgment that is not blinded and carried away by follies, fables and morbid opinions."[10]Suffer hardship ... a hardship which Paul himself was at that moment suffering, thus providing the great example for Timothy.Do the work of an... read more
2 Timothy 4:2. In season, out of season;— That is, "in the stated season of religious assemblies; and out of that season, whenever occasional Providences may give thee an opportunity: yea, carry it into thy private conversation, in the intervals of private labour." read more
2 Timothy 4:3. For the time will come— This is another hint of the introduction of the grand apostacy, and it has been verified to an amazing degree. That is sound doctrine which promotes a holy life: it is the love of sin which renders men averse to sound doctrine, and puts them upon following such teachers as will gratify their humours and inclinations, and please their ears and fancies, without attacking or condemning their false opinions, or corrupt practices. Instead of shall, here and in... read more
2 Timothy 4:5. Endure afflictions,— The heathens ascribed the patience and steadfastness of the Christians, in the midst of persecution, to mere obstinacy; but none of mankind ever had stronger reasons for what they did, or better principles to go upon, when theyencountereddanger and death with such fortitude and intrepidity of mind. Instead of make full proof of thy ministry, some would read accomplish, or fill up all the branches of thy ministry. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:4
ears = hearing, as in 2 Timothy 4:3 . from . App-104 . turned . See 1 Timothy 1:6 . unto . App-104 . fables = myths. See 1 Timothy 1:4 . read more