2 Timothy 2:22

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:22

2 Timothy 2:22. Flee youthful lusts Or desires, namely, those peculiarly incident to youth; that is, shun all occasions of exciting or gratifying them, whether, on the one hand, the love of sensual pleasure and the inclination to gratify the appetites and senses of the body, or, on the other, pride, ambition, vain-glory, rashness, contention, obstinacy; vices to which young persons are peculiarly obnoxious; and which some who are free from sensual lusts, are at little pains to avoid; but... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

2:14-4:5 AN APPROVED WORKER AND FALSE TEACHERSTeach essentials; avoid quarrels (2:14-26)Paul repeats the advice of his previous letter that Timothy should not waste time discussing fanciful theories (cf. 1 Timothy 1:3-11; 1 Timothy 4:6-10). Christian teachers build up their hearers by presenting the truth of God clearly and honestly, not by allowing the imagination to control their preaching (14-16).Foolish speculation and self-invented theories were what caused Hymenaeus and Philetus to depart... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 2:22

youthful = the youthful. Greek. neoterikos. Only here. righteousness . App-191 . charity . App-135 . out of . App-104 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:22

But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.Chrysostom's comment on this was, "Every inordinate desire is a youthful lust. Let the aged learn that they ought not to do the deeds of the youthful."[31] Sound as such a view surely is, it is extremely doubtful that Timothy, at the time of Paul's writing, had reached an age when this advice was inappropriate. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 2:22

2 Timothy 2:22. Flee also youthful lusts:— "Flee from all occasions of exciting or gratifying the passions of youth; whether, on the one hand, the love of sensual pleasure; or, on the other, rashness, contention, pride, and vainglory; to which young persons are peculiarlyobnoxious." These are youthful passions,of the imminent danger of which, some heady young men, who may value themselves for their freedom from other scandals, seem to think but little; yet it is plain from the opposition... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:22

22. Flee—There are many lusts from which our greatest safety is in flight ( :-). Avoid occasions of sin. From the abstemious character of Timothy (1 Timothy 5:23) it is likely that not animal indulgences, but the impetuosity, rash self-confidence, hastiness, strife, and vainglory of young men (1 Timothy 5:23- :), are what he is here warned against: though the Spirit probably intended the warning to include both in its application to the Church in general. also—Greek, "But"; in contrast to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

B. Charge to remain faithful 2:14-26Paul turned from his emphasis on the importance of enduring hardship in the preceding verses (2 Timothy 2:1-13) to continue to emphasize Timothy’s need to remain faithful to the Lord. He did this to motivate him further to persevere."In this section, there is a shift in the didactic strategy from an emphasis on models to instruction with maxims and specific commands." [Note: Towner, The Letters . . ., p. 516.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:22

Paul urged Timothy to run away from the attractive desires that appeal especially to the young. In view of the context he was probably thinking of the desire to argue, to develop a unique theology, to make a reputation for oneself by being doctrinally innovative, and the like. All of these are desires that the individuals Paul warned Timothy to avoid indulged. Nevertheless "youthful lusts" is certainly a broad enough term to include sexual passions as well (cf. Genesis 39:12). [Note: See "How... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 2:22-26

3. Summary applications 2:22-26 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Exhortations to Flrmness, Uncontentiousness, and Perseverance1-26. The duties of God’s ministers are, (1) to maintain the faith against assailants and seducers (2 Timothy 2:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:14-21, 2 Timothy 2:26), and, (2) to be brave and patient (2 Timothy 2:3-13, 2 Timothy 2:22-25).1. Therefore] will then. Be strong] show the strength which is yours as a Christian and as a minister of Christ. 2. The Apostle refers especially to the charge that he had given to Timothy at his ordination in the... read more

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