2 Timothy 2:15

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:15

Thyself approved, [5] or acceptable to God. --- Rightly handling. [6] In the Greek, cutting or dividing the word of truth, according to the capacities of the hearers, and for the good of all. (Witham) --- The Protestant version has, dividing the word of truth. All Christians challenge the Scriptures, but the whole is in the rightly handling them. Heretics change and adulterate them, as the same apostle affirms, 2 Corinthians xi. and 4. These he admonishes us (as he did before, 1 Timothy vi.... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:14-21

14-21 Those disposed to strive, commonly strive about matters of small moment. But strifes of words destroy the things of God. The apostle mentions some who erred. They did not deny the resurrection, but they corrupted that true doctrine. Yet nothing can be so foolish or erroneous, but it will overturn the temporary faith of some professors. This foundation has two writings on it. One speaks our comfort. None can overthrow the faith of any whom God hath chosen. The other speaks our duty. Those... read more

Frank Binford Hole

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

2Tim 2 THE FIRST VERSE of our chapter brings before us a third thing that is needful if the truth of God is to be maintained. A good deposit had been entrusted to Timothy. It had been conveyed to him by Paul in an outline of sound words, and was to be kept by the indwelling Holy Spirit, as 2Ti_1:13 , 2Ti_1:14 have told us. Now to have the truth enshrined in an outline of sound words is good, and yet no such outline can in itself keep the truth alive; for this the Holy Ghost is needed. Apart... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Timothy 2:14-18

The Proper Dividing of the Word of God as Contrasted with the Practice of the Errorists. v. 14. Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit but to the subverting of the hearers. v. 15. Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth. v. 16. But shun profane and vain babblings, for they will increase unto more ungodliness. v. 17. And their word... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

VDirections to Timothy how he may become further efficient in the preservation of the truth, and in his conflict with error2 Timothy 2:14-2614Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord11 that they strive not about words12 to no13 profit, but to the subverting of the 15hearers. Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth 16not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun [the] profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:10-18

“Approved unto God” 2 Timothy 2:10-18 The elect , 2 Timothy 2:10-13 : The Apostle sketches the experiences of the elect soul. It must endure, suffer, and die with Christ, that out of its surrender may come the truest, richest life, John 12:25 . There is no path to lasting success save that of the cross and grave of Christ. It has been allotted to the redeemed in the divine program; each must tread it separately and with resolute purpose. But there is no doubt as to the sequel of a true... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

In order to fulfil the ideal revealed in the instructions, Timothy was charged to "be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." The apostle employed three figures of speech, the soldier, the athlete, and the husbandman, as revealing the methods by which Timothy might be strengthened in grace. The ultimate command is, “Remember Jesus Christ." The apostle next referred to his own experiences again. Briefly, but vividly, he said, "I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor." Paul... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-26

The Christian's Titles 2 Timothy 2:1-26 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We will discuss the seven distinctive names under which Paul addressed his son in the faith. As a prelude to these seven names, it might be helpful to suggest seven titles of our Lord under which the titles given His children are made possible and forceful. There is a verse which says: "The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord." We will discuss the disciple, and servant; we will discuss the Lord, and... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:15-17

Our Guide among the Wreckage 2 Timothy 1:3-5 ; 2 Timothy 2:15-17 ; 2 Timothy 3:14-15 ; 2 Timothy 4:1-2 ; 2 Timothy 4:16-17 INTRODUCTORY WORDS One of the outstanding marks of spirituality is soundness of mind, soundness in wisdom, in words, in doctrine, in faith. There are some people who are forever mocking Christianity with the words that, "So and so went crazy on religion." It is not true. People may go crazy when they turn aside to fads and fancies and fanaticism, but not when they... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:15

GOD’S WORKMEN*‘Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be asbamed.’ 2 Timothy 2:15 Workmen we are in the high and in the holy sense, ‘fellow-workers with God.’ May God put it into my power to speak some words of encouragement, to give some words of caution, to utter some words of direction which, falling upon the soil of a prepared and loving and sympathetic heart, may bring forth fruit to the honour and glory of God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. I. What... read more

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