2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:17

REFLECTIONS READER! while the Apostle is thus speaking to the Church, of the perilous times that should come, may we not say with John: Little Children, it is the last time. And as we have heard that Antichrist shall come, even now are there many Antichrists; whereby we know that, it is the last time. But, Reader! who can hear what the beloved Apostle hath added to this solemn scripture, without the most painful concern? They went out from us, but they were not of us! It is distressing enough... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture divinely inspired is profitable to teach, to reprove, to correct, or admonish, to instruct others in justice, and in the ways of virtue, that thus he who is a man of God, a minister of the gospel, may be perfect and instructed unto every good work. But when our adversaries of the pretended reformation, undertake from these four verses to shew, first, that every ignorant man or woman is hereby warranted to read and put what construction his or her private spirit, or private... read more

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 3:14-17

14-17 Those who would learn the things of God, and be assured of them, must know the Holy Scriptures, for they are the Divine revelation. The age of children is the age to learn; and those who would get true learning, must get it out of the Scriptures. They must not lie by us neglected, seldom or never looked into. The Bible is a sure guide to eternal life. The prophets and apostles did not speak from themselves, but delivered what they received of God, 2 Peter 1:21. It is profitable for all... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:1-99

2Tim 3 WITH THE OPENING of chapter 3 the Apostle turns from these instructions, which Sprang out of the dangers which were threatening at that moment, to foretell the conditions which should prevail in the last days. The picture that he presents is a very dark one. In the first verse he gives us the general character of the last days in two words “perilous times.” We shall do well to bear this warning continually in mind inasmuch as there can be but little doubt that we are now in the last... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Timothy 3:14-17

The Purpose of Holy Scriptures. v. 14. But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; v. 15. and that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. v. 16. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, v. 17. that the man of... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Timothy 3:10-17

VIIWarm praise of Timothy on account of his better disposition, and incitement to continue therein2 Timothy 3:10-1710But thou hast fully known7[followed] my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience, 11Persecutions, afflictions, which came upon me at Antioch, at Iconium,8 at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. 12Yea, and all that will [desire to] live godly9 [piously] in Christ Jesus shall [will] suffer persecution.... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Hold Fast to Inspired Scripture 2 Timothy 3:10-17 The world does not love Christ or Christians any better than of old; and all who are minded to live godly lives will come inevitably to the cross in one form or another. To be without persecution should put us in serious doubt as to whether we are right. The spirit of the gospel is in absolute disagreement with the spirit of the world. But, whatever the losses and trials, let the children of God abide in the things which they have learned,... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Clearly seeing trouble coming from the teaching of those who were ''holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power thereof," the apostle referred to his own manner of life and service as affording an example of what Timothy's experience must necessarily be. He referred to his "teaching," his "conduct," his "purpose," and his "faith," his 'longsuffering," his 'love," and his "patience." The results of such life and service had been persecution and suffering. Out of all these things he... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:13-17

Seven Bible Mothers 2 Timothy 1:1-7 ; 2 Timothy 3:13-17 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We are studying a theme today which should have in it much of value to every one of us; even the men and the young men love mother, and we believe they will be very happy to study some things about Bible mothers. So far as the young women are concerned, it is a matter of very vital relationship with them. By way of introduction we wish to speak of Eve, whom if you will permit, we will call, "The mother of us all." We... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:16

WHAT INSPIRATION IS NOT‘All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.’ 2 Timothy 3:16 Can we believe the Bible? Such a question may sound childish, or something worse. But it has become necessary to discuss it. I. The mode of inspiration is beyond human definition.—For seventeen centuries, at least, the Church of Christ deliberately refrained from defining it. And she showed her wisdom in... read more