2 Timothy 2:22

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 2:22-26

The Minister's Personal Conduct. v. 22. Flee also, youthful lusts; but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. v. 23. but foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. v. 24. And the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, v. 25. in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging... 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 2:19-26

“A Vessel unto Honor” 2 Timothy 2:19-26 Two men had been named whose teachings had overthrown the faith of some; but in contradistinction to this lamentable defection, Paul turns with thankfulness to the firm foundations of faith on which the Church is built. They stand firm, because they rest on incontestable facts, and are authenticated by the Christian experience of centuries. Medallion inscriptions were often placed on foundation stones. Here are two affixed to those of the Church-one... 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

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:19-26

SECTION 3. Those Who Are Truly the Lord’s Must Equip Themselves Accordingly, Especially In View Of The Grievous Times That Are Coming (2 Timothy 2:19 to 2 Timothy 3:17 ). Having called on him to endure hardness and suffering, Paul now calls Timothy to a life of holiness and establishment in the truth according to the Scriptures. Those who would serve the Lord are to rest secure in the fact that He knows them, and are to purify themselves, and look to the Scriptures, so that they are prepared... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:22

‘But flee youthful desires, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.’ To this end he has to flee from youthful desires and longings (a man was considered youthful up to forty, when he was considered to have matured), whether of the flesh or of the mind (compare Ephesians 2:3). We must not just think of sexual desires, but of all the desires that can possess men, such as angry passion, impatience, love of argument, ambition, desire... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

2 Timothy 2:14-Ezekiel : . Charge to Timothy concerning Present Error.The false teaching considered in this epistle is partly present and partly future. Paul’ s first charge relates to the former type. For its general character cf. 1 Timothy 1:3-1 Kings : *. Such particular doctrines as that of 2 Timothy 2:18 were possibly confined to individual teachers. The charge expounds:( a) 2 Timothy 2:14-Job : . Timothy’ s Immediate Duty.— Mere debates are diverting and evil. Timothy must so... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 2:22

Flee also youthful lusts: by youthful lusts he means such sinful desires, propensities, and inclinations of mind as are most incident to youth, whether they be lusts of the flesh, or spiritual lusts, such as are the vices of the mind ambition, ostentation, pride, vain-glory, contempt of others, &c. But follow righteousness; follow justice, or innocency, which wrongeth none, but rendereth to every one his due; or, the righteousness of a holy life. Faith, which teacheth a soul to receive... read more

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