2 Timothy 3:12

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Timothy 3:10-13

The Special Lessons of Paul's Afflictions. v. 10. But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, v. 11. persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; but out of them all the Lord delivered me. v. 12. Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. v. 13. But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.... 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

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 3:1-13

The Grievous Times That Are Coming And What Timothy’s Response Is To Be (2 Timothy 3:1-13 ). Paul now stresses that Timothy must expect the grievous times that were prophesied for ‘the last days’. He describes what is involved at length and then calls on Timothy to follow his own example, and to remember that all who would lie godly in Christ Jesus must suffer persecution. Analysis. a But know this, that in the last days grievous times will come (2 Timothy 3:1). b For men will be lovers... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 3:1-17

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 3:12

‘Yes, and all who would live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.’ And he must not think that such suffering and persecution is only true of Paul. It is indeed true of all who would live genuine Christian lives in spiritual oneness with Christ (‘in Christ’), that is, who would live ‘godly’ (in worshipful fellowship with God) in Christ Jesus. This was what the Master Himself had emphasised (Matthew 5:10-12; Matthew 10:16-22; John 16:2-3), and Paul constantly taught. When the... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 3:10-17

( b) 2 Timothy 3:10-Esther : . Timothy’ s Safeguards.— Grave as these dangers are, however, Timothy has a double safeguard. ( a) His present difficult task does not take him by surprise. When, at Lystra ( Acts 16:3), he accepted the missionary commission, he understood clearly, through his intimate knowledge of Paul’ s experience, all that it involved— both the type of teaching, conduct, and character required, and the inevitable hardship entailed. (He knew, too, God’ s power of... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 3:12

Such is the disposal of Divine Providence, such the malice of the men in the world, that though not every individual person, yet it is the usual lot of them who will keep a pure faith and a good conscience, to suffer persecution in some kind or other, either in their persons, or reputation, or estates. Men may live profanely, or may be morally honest men, and be safe enough; but if they will profess faith in Christ, or love to him in keeping his commandments, they will be exposed to troubles:... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Timothy 3:10-13

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES2 Timothy 3:10. But thou hast fully known.—R.V. “didst follow.” The mental process of investigation and the moral process of imitating the good seem to blend in this expression, as the words following indicate.2 Timothy 3:11. What persecutions I endured.—The old man lives over again the life of hardship and glorifies his Deliverer.2 Timothy 3:13. Seducers.—R.V. “impostors.” There is “a reference to incantation by howling, and then to the practice of magic... read more

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