2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 1:1 Opening. Paul begins this letter in his standard way. As he awaits death, he reminds Timothy that the purpose of his work as an apostle has been to proclaim the gospel, THE PROMISE OF THE LIFE THAT IS IN CHRIST JESUS. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName... [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 1:3 Enduring for the Gospel. Paul’s thanksgiving (2 Timothy 1:3) leads to encouraging Timothy (2 Timothy 1:6; 2 Timothy 2:1). In between, he provides positive and negative examples of faithfulness in gospel service (2 Timothy 1:15). Facing his own death, Paul urges Timoth... [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 1:6 Paul challenges Timothy to continue following in his footsteps (compare 2 Timothy 3:10). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 SPIRIT. Probably the Holy Spirit. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 1:8 These verses summarize the GOSPEL for which God’s servants suffer. Paul clearly believes that such a glorious message is worthy of their suffering. GOD, WHO SAVED US... OUR SAVIOR CHRIST JESUS. Paul often describes both God the Father and God the Son as Saviors of the... [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 1:12 Paul suffers because of his current imprisonment and approaching death. WHAT HAS BEEN ENTRUSTED TO ME. Either the gospel, which God entrusted to Paul, or Paul’s life (“what I have entrusted to him,” see esv footnote). Either way, this confidence in God prevents Paul... [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 1:13 SOUND WORDS. Jesus’ teaching and work direct Paul’s understanding and application of the gospel. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 1:14 THE GOOD DEPOSIT ENTRUSTED TO YOU. The gospel in the fullest sense, that is, the entire content of the Christian faith. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 1:15 ASIA was the Roman province in which Ephesus, Timothy’s current place of service, was located. ALL... TURNED AWAY FROM ME. Key people who could have supported Paul failed to do so. It seemed as if “all” had deserted him (compare 2 Timothy 4:16). There is no further i... [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 1:18 THAT DAY. See note on v. 12. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]