2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:2 WHAT YOU HAVE HEARD FROM ME.
Throughout this letter, Paul emphasizes the message Timothy received
from him (see 2 Timothy 1:13; 2 Timothy 2:8).
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2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:4 This verse has at times been
misinterpreted as a call away from “secular,” CIVILIAN PURSUITS.
The Bible, however, does not separate life into “spiritual” and
“secular” areas. All of life is to be lived in obedience to the
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2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:7 THINK... FOR THE LORD WILL GIVE YOU
UNDERSTANDING. The believer’s efforts and God’s empowering work
together.
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2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:8 REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST. Paul
certainly doesn’t think that Timothy is in danger of forgetting
Jesus! Rather, this is a call to remain mindful of the GOSPEL message.
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2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:10 ENDURE EVERYTHING. Paul suffered
persecution, hunger, and prison to preach the gospel. FOR THE SAKE OF
THE ELECT. For those God saves. See notes on Rom. 8:29; 8:30;
Ephesians 1:11.
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2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:11 In this context, to DENY Christ
means a final rejection of him. This is not merely a temporary lapse
in one’s faith (IF WE ARE FAITHLESS).
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2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:14 Dealing with False Teachers. These
verses divide into two sections. In 2 Timothy 2:14 Paul introduces the
false _teaching_ (2 Timothy 2:16) and explains how Timothy should
respond to it. In 2 Timothy 3:1 he describes the false _teachers_ in
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2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:15 DO YOUR BEST. Timothy must
consistently and happily carry out the work God has given him to do.
One way to do this is to make sure he is RIGHTLY HANDLING Scripture.
This contrasts with the meaningless disputes the false teachers engage
in.
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2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:17 SPREAD LIKE GANGRENE. This phrase
pictures the false teaching killing as it spreads. This is in contrast
to the “healthy” or “sound” teaching of Paul (see note on 1
Tim. 1:10; also 2 Timothy 4:3; Titus 1:9). HYMENAEUS was mentioned as
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2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:18 The idea that the RESURRECTION HAS
ALREADY HAPPENED seems similar to some errors Paul addresses in 1
Corinthians 15:1 (see especially 1 Corinthians 15:12). Apparently some
were teaching that believers had already entered the glorified
post-resurrection state.
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2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:19 GOD’S FIRM FOUNDATION. Probably
the elect members of the church; see v. 2 Timothy 2:10. BEARING THIS
SEAL. See note on John 6:27. The twofold inscription that follows
emphasizes (1) divine sovereignty (preserving) and (2) human
responsibility (persevering).
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2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:20 Paul illustrates his call to
“depart from iniquity” (v. 2 Timothy 2:19). WHAT IS DISHONORABLE
includes both doctrinal and moral error, since Paul discusses both in
this letter.
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2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:22 YOUTHFUL PASSIONS. Not only sinful
sexual desire but sinful desires in general, especially those
characteristic of youth. One of these might be the tendency to quarrel
or be hotheaded (vv. 2 Timothy 2:23). Christians need not fight such
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2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:24 This is a key passage on how
pastors should handle people who make trouble in the church.
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2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:25 Most interpreters see these
OPPONENTS as unbelievers who do not have a KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH
(that is, salvation; see note on 1 Tim. 2:4). Paul advises CORRECTING
the opponents in a spirit of GENTLENESS (Galatians 6:1; Ephesians 4:2;
1 Peter 3:15). This verse furthe... [ Continue Reading ]
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 2:26 COME TO THEIR SENSES. Sin has a
destructive effect on human reason. Salvation restores the ability to
see reality. THE SNARE OF THE DEVIL. Paul often describes humanity as
enslaved by the devil and in need of rescue (see 2 Corinthians 4:4).
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