2 Timothy 4:1-5 ASV

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1

1. charge—Greek, "adjure." therefore—omitted in the oldest manuscripts. the Lord Jesus Christ—The oldest manuscripts read simply, "Christ Jesus." shall judge—His commission from God is mentioned, :-; his resolution to do so, :-; the execution of his commission, here. at his appearing—The oldest manuscripts read, "and" for "at"; then translate, "(I charge thee before God . . . ) and by His appearing." and his kingdom—to be set at His appearing, when we hope to reign with Him. His kingdom is... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:2

2. Preach—literally, "proclaim as a herald." The term for the discourses in the synagogue was daraschoth; the corresponding Greek term (implying dialectial style, dialogue, and discussion, Acts 17:2; Acts 17:18; Acts 18:4; Acts 18:19) is applied in Acts to discourses in the Christian Church. JUSTIN MARTYR [Apology, 2], describes the order of public worship, "On Sunday all meet and the writings of the apostles and prophets are read; then the president delivers a discourse; after this all stand... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:3

3. they—professing Christians. sound doctrine—Greek, "the sound (see on :-) doctrine (didascalias)" or "teaching," namely, of the Gospel. Presently follows the concrete, "teachers." after their own lusts—Instead of regarding the will of God they dislike being interrupted in their lusts by true teachers. heap—one on another: an indiscriminate mass of false teachers. Variety delights itching ears. "He who despises sound teaching, leaves sound teachers; they seek instructors like themselves"... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:4

4. The ear brooks not what is opposed to the man's lusts. turned—Greek, "turned aside" (1 Timothy 1:6). It is a righteous retribution, that when men turn away from the truth, they should be turned to fables (1 Timothy 1:6- :). fables— (1 Timothy 1:6- :). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:5

5. I am no longer here to withstand these things; be thou a worthy successor of me, no longer depending on me for counsel, but thine own master, and swimming without the corks [CALVIN]; follow my steps, inherit their result, and the honor of their end [ALFORD]. watch thou—literally, "with the wakefulness of one sober." in all things—on all occasions and under all circumstances ( :-). endure affliction—suffer hardships [ALFORD]. evangelist—a missionary bishop preacher, and teacher. make full... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:1

Paul wanted Timothy to proclaim the truth in his public ministry as well as to adhere to it in his personal life. He introduced the command in 2 Timothy 4:2 with a very solemn preamble in 2 Timothy 4:1 (cf. 1 Timothy 5:21; 1 Timothy 6:13). He reminded Timothy that God was watching him, as was Jesus Christ who will judge all people. He further reminded him that Christ will return (at any time implied) and set up His kingdom. Timothy should prepare to meet Him by carrying out Paul’s command (cf.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

2. Proclamation of the truth 4:1-5 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

IV. DIRECTIONS CONCERNING THE LAST DAYS 3:1-4:8Paul anticipated dark days ahead for the church. He listed several characteristics of this time, clarified the most important conduct in it, and explained his own role to prepare Timothy and all his readers for what lay ahead. read more

Thomas Constable

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

Herald the Word of God! That is the primary responsibility of every leader of God’s people (cf. 2 Timothy 1:14; 1 Timothy 6:20)."kerysso ["preach"] is the verbal cognate of kerych, the ’herald’ whose duty it was to make public proclamation. The verb thus means ’proclaim aloud, publicly’ and is used in the NT of public proclamation or ’preaching’ of the message that God has given . . ." [Note: Knight, p. 453. Cf. 1 Timothy 3:16.] We must preach the Word in season and out of season (continually,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Paul explained the reason for this charge next. "They" are the people to whom Timothy and his followers would preach: his listeners. In the end time they would not tolerate the truth but would only listen to speakers who told them what they wanted to hear (false doctrine, entertainment, etc.; cf. 2 Timothy 3:6). Paul pictured people who would be bored by, apathetic to, and annoyed by sound doctrine."In other words, they have made themselves the measure of who should teach them and what teaching... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:1-8

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:3-4

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