As always when he speaks to timothy, there is a warmth of loving affection in pauls voice. In the court for the first time, he had been successful. The second epistle to timothy 4 chapters a subject and purpose of epistle. Remember that jesus christ, of the seed of david, was raised from the dead according to my gospel. It encourages timothy to accept his calling and commit to its challenges, suffering and struggles as he deals with corrupt teachings. They and timothy probably became christians when paul first went. For if we died with him, we shall also live with him. Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. Flee them, take all possible care and pains to keep thyself pure from them. This second epistle which was written several years after the first draws a totally different picture before our eyes. Paul here exhorts timothy to beware of youthful lusts, v. I disagree with plummers comments on prayers 2 timothy 2. Expositors bible commentary 2 timothy alfred plummer.
Study 2 timothy 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. The niv application commentary from biblical textto contemporary life part of. This epistle is the last testament and swanlike death song of paul bengel. The second epistle of paul the apostle to timothy commentary by a. Though he was a holy good man, very much mortified to the world, yet paul thought it necessary to caution him against youthful lusts. For biographical information on timothy see introduction to 1 timothy. Desires him to bring the cloak, book, and parchments, which he had left at troas. Though alone and in prison, paul saw his ministry as a success because he had remained faithful to christ. Paul barely restrained them from doing so, and soon enemies of the gospel had. People today are no different from when moses wrote the pentateuch or paul his epistles, but the occasion to sin, the incentive to do so and thus sins frequency and intensity are at their highest. Does that not picture someone who is striving to finish at the top, striving to win, to be the best that he possibly can. The niv application commentary 40 books by walter l. This imprisonment was after the one recorded in acts 28. Those who cleave to the gospel, need not be ashamed, the cause will bear.
Second timothy bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. This summary of the book of 2 timothy provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 timothy. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. Paul, an apostle by the will of god see 1 corinthians 1. Timothys goal was not to present himself approved to people, but to god. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 timothy and more. Smith, internationally noted bible teacher, seminary professor and lover of books, tabbed this the greatest devotional commentary ever written. Second timothy is essentially pauls last will and testament. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 timothy and. In the new testament, the second epistle of paul to timothy, usually referred to simply as second timothy and often written 2 timothy or ii timothy, is one of the three pastoral epistles traditionally attributed to paul the apostle. He urges timothy to try to come before the winter 2 timothy 4. Watch our overview video on 2 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
I thank god, whom i serve from my forefathers that is, whom both i and my. He wasnt to regard the job of being a pastor as a popularity contest but instead as a call to faithfulness to god. Desktop wallpaper with bible verses from 2 timothy. It is titled, as are the other personal letters of paul to individuals 1 timothy, titus and philemon, with the name of the addressee 1.
Charges to flee youthful lusts, and to minister with zeal against error, but with meekness of spirit. David guzik commentary on 2 timothy 1, where the apostle paul wrote from. The book of 2 timothy was written in approximately a. Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries. This summary of the book of 2 timothy provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 timothy. Includes maps, charts, a pronunciation guide, and a glossary. To declare that the bible is the one and only word of god, folks most often cite 2 timothy 3. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends.
In so doing, his letter calls all believers to boldness and perseverance in spiritual service. Warnings to shun vain babblings and dangerous errors. Do your best to present yourself to god as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. Join john macarthur as he explains each verse in a way that is. He does not desire to be just an also ran, one of the pack, but to be somebody whom god looks upon as worth watching we have to. But all his friends except luke had left him 2 timothy 4. Imprisoned in rome yet again, the apostle paul felt lonely and abandoned. He asks timothy to bring the warm coat that he had left in the town of troas. The apostle foretells the rise of dangerous enemies to the gospel. He also wants timothy to bring his books and papers 2 timothy 4.
Weaver offers teachers and students a concise yet rich resource for increasing biblical understanding. Book of 2 timothy matthew henrys bible commentary concise. This explore the book second letter to timothy is the last writing of paul preserved to us. The three epistles are called pastoral because they relate to the conduct of church leaders, thought of as pastors literally shepherds. It is titled, as are the other personal letters of paul to individuals 1 timothy, titus and philemon. Paul told timothy to suffer difficulties like a soldier, a runner or a farmer. Timothy s goal was not to present himself approved to people, but to god. Where do you hope your thoughts linger as you come to the end of your days. First and second timothy, titus, and philemon by walter p. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy 1 timothy 1 1paul, an apostle of christ jesus according to the commandment of god our savior, and of christ jesus, who is our hope, 2to timothy, my true child in the faith. Tells timothy how he was deserted by all when obliged to make his first defence before nero. Read the book of 2timothy from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. The cloak perhaps the toga which belonged to him as a roman citizen, or an upper garment, which might be needful as winter came on. There paul seems to inform timothy that the bible is godbreathed, in stark contrast to other writings, which are the mere fumblings of man.
Paul wrote this second letter to timothy during his second imprisonment in rome, shortly before his death. He urged timothy to take the same courageous stand for the truth. This is the second letter that paul wrote to timothy in the bibles new testament. Johnsons bible commentary to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. His mother, eunice, and grandmother, lois, both believed the gospel of christ 2 timothy 1. Read 2 timothy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This free bible study on the book of 2 timothy includes.
Paul recognized that his earthly life was likely coming to an end soon. Do your best to present yourself to god as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. The most popular verses from the book of 2 timothy. This epistle is the second of two inspired letters paul the apostle wrote to his son in the faith, timothy 1. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy relevant bible teaching. He wasnt to regard the job of being a pastor as a popularity contest but instead as a call to faithfulness to. Study 2 timothy using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This second epistle paul wrote to timothy from rome, when he was a prisoner there and in danger of his life. Paul was an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god.