2 Timothy 1:9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 1:9-11

Paul enlarged on the glory of the gospel to rekindle a fresh appreciation of it in Timothy. This is one of the seven so-called liturgical passages in the Pastorals all of which expound the essentials of salvation (cf. 1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 1 Timothy 3:16; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Titus 2:11-14; Titus 3:3-7). [Note: For a brief discussion of these passages, see Mark L. Bailey, "A Biblical Theology of Paul’s Pastoral Epistles," in A Biblical Theology of the New Testament, pp. 349-54; or for a... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Expressions of Affection and Exhortations to Faithfulness1, 2. Salutation. According to the promise of life] St. Paul declares himself appointed an Apostle with the view of his spreading the knowledge of the life which had been promised and was now being enjoyed by Christians adopted in Christ.3-5. The happy assurance of Timothy’s faithfulness which St. Paul’s recollections of past years supply him with. 3. I thank God] The construction is involved. What St. Paul thanks God for is Timothy’s... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Timothy 1:9

(9) Who hath saved us.—St. Paul now specifies the manner in which the power of God has been displayed towards us. This is an inclusive word, and comprehends all God’s dealings with us in respect to our redemption. (See Notes on Titus 3:5.) Again, as so frequently in these Pastoral Epistles, is the First Person of the blessed Trinity referred to as the Saviour.Us.—Paul and Timothy, and all who believe on the name of the Lord Jesus, are included under “us.”And called us with an holy calling.—This... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Timothy 1:1-18

2 Timothy 1:5 St. Basil the Great owed his earliest religious education to his grandmother Macrina, who brought him up with his brothers, and formed them upon the doctrine of the great Origenist and saint of Pontus, Gregory Thaumaturgus. Canon Travers Smith wrote in his Life of St. Basil: 'Macrina had not only been taught by the best Christian instructors, but had herself with her husband suffered for the faith. In the persecutions of Maximin she and her family were driven from their home and... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Analysis and Annotations I. PAUL’S PERSONAL WORD TO TIMOTHY CHAPTER 1 1. Paul’s affectionate words and confidence (2 Timothy 1:1-5 ) 2. Difficulties and assurance (2 Timothy 1:6-12 ) 3. Holding the form of sound words (2 Timothy 1:13-14 ) 4. Turning away and faithfulness in contrast (2 Timothy 1:15-18 ) 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Paul speaks in this last Epistle as an apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God “according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus.” It is a blessed word and... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Timothy 1:9

1:9 {4} Who hath saved us, and called [us] with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was {h} given us in Christ Jesus {i} before the world began,(4) He shows with how great benefits God has bound us to maintain boldly and constantly his glory which is joined with our salvation, and reckons up the causes of our salvation, that is, that free and eternal purpose of God, to save us in Christ who was to come. And by this it would come to... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Despite the fact of his heart being so drawn out in this epistle, Paul writes as "an apostle," not as a servant, nor even as a brother. Does this not stress the strongly authoritative character of that which he writes? The truth is urged imperatively upon the soul as that which is so vital to godliness in days of lax giving up to weakness and spiritual decay. And he is an apostle "by the will of God," not by his own choice, nor by that of other men, a matter deeply important in days when... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:1-18

PERSONAL TO TIMOTHY When Paul addressed his earlier letter to Timothy, the latter was in Ephesus, and there are reasons to believe he was still there. Paul was now a prisoner in Rome for a second time, awaiting a hearing before the Emperor, and he was not being treated with the consideration shown him on the earlier occasion (Acts 28:0 ), but like a common prisoner. The immediate occasion for this letter grew out of this, for he is anxious to have Timothy and Mark as his companions (2... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Timothy 1:1-18

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 1:9-13

(9) Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, (10) But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: (11) Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. (12) For the which cause I also suffer these... read more

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