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Verse 25. _THOSE THAT OPPOSE_] αντιδιατιθεμενους.
This seems to refer to those who opposed the apostle's _authority_;
and hence the propriety of the allusion to the _rebellion_ of Korah
and his compan...
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IN MEEKNESS INSTRUCTING THOSE THAT OPPOSE THEMSELVES - That is, those
who embrace error, and array themselves against the truth. We are not
to become angry with such persons, and denounce them at once...
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II. FAITH'S CONFLICT AND THE BELIEVER'S PATH
CHAPTER 2
_ 1. The apostle's charge (2 Timothy 2:1)_
2. As soldier and husbandman (2 Timothy 2:3)
3. Identification with Christ (2 Timothy 2:8)
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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 characte...
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THE CHAIN OF TEACHING (2 Timothy 2:1-2)...
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Flee from youthful passions; run in pursuit of righteousness in the
company of those who call on the Lord from a clean conscience. Have
nothing to do with foolish and stupid arguments, for you know th...
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MEEKNESS. See 1 Corinthians 4:21.
INSTRUCTING. Greek. _peideuo,_ which means to train. child, and so to
chastise, chasten. Compare Acts 22:3; 2 Corinthians 6:9;...
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_in meekness instructing_ Meekness, gentleness of heart, the feeling
as separate from the demeanour: still more clearly brought out by the
use of the compound word 1 Timothy 6:11. The corresponding ad...
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The Especial Sphere of both Personal and Ministerial Zeal is (1) Pure
Doctrine, (2) a Pure Life
The proper connexion is to be sought in the earlier part of the
previous passage, particularly 2 Timoth...
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ΠΡΑΫ́ΤΗΤΙ. This is the orthography of the best MSS.;
D2bcEKL and some other authorities spell it πραότητι, which is
the reading of the rec. text. See crit. note on Titus 3:2.
ΔΏΙΗ. This is the readi...
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TAKE NO PART IN IDLE CONTROVERSY...
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DISCOURSE: 2250
THE GREAT ENDS OF THE MINISTRY
2 Timothy 2:25. _In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves;
if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of
the truth;...
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g.
As a bondservant 2 Timothy 2:24-26
_TEXT 2:24-26_
24 And the Lord's servant must not strive, but be gentle toward all,
apt to teach, forbearing, 25 in meekness correcting them that oppose
themsel...
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In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God
peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the
truth;
INSTRUCTING, [ paideuonta (G3811)] - 'disciplining,' instructi...
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8 The literal resurrection of Christ as the Seed of David seems to be
the apostle's answer to the theory of a spiritual resurrection. The
Seed of David can be nothing less than a literal Man.
10 'The...
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2 Timothy had been with the apostle in Rome, whence he was probably
sent to Philippi (Php_2:19). The most loving and intimate relations
existed between them, and Paul continually refers to him as his...
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2:25 acknowledgment (f-17) Clear, full knowledge or acknowledgment, _
epignosis_ ....
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EXHORTATIONS TO FLRMNESS, UNCONTENTIOUSNESS, AND PERSEVERANCE
1-26. The duties of God's ministers are, (1) to maintain the faith
against assailants and seducers (2 Timothy 2:1; 2 Timothy 2:14; 2
Timot...
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HOW WE SHOULD ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER TO DO GOD’S WORK
2 TIMOTHY
_IAN MACKERVOY_
CHAPTER 2
APPEAL TO BE STRONG AND TO SUFFER (2:1-13)
V1 You then, my child, be strong with the help of Christ Jesus...
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IN MEEKNESS INSTRUCTING THOSE THAT OPPOSE THEMSELVES. — By “those
that oppose themselves,” St. Paul alludes scarcely so much to those
leading teachers of false doctrine as to those led away by them. I...
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Discourage the new false teaching by precept and example. There is no
need, however, that you should despair of the Church. It is founded
upon a rock, in spite of appearances. Take a broad view of the...
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τοὺς ἀντιδιατιθεμένους : They who err from
right thinking are to be dealt with as tenderly and considerately as
they who err from right living. _Cf._ Galatians 6:1,
καταρτίζετε τὸν τοιοῦτον ἐν
πνεύματ...
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“A VESSEL UNTO HONOR”
2 Timothy 2:19
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 th...
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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...
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A CALL FOR PURITY IN THE MIDST OF DOCTRINAL ERROR
Some see believers in Christ living in a way completely dishonorable
and reach the conclusion that there is something wrong with the
church, or God's...
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In meekness instructing those that (k) oppose themselves; if God
peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the
truth;
(k) He means those who do not yet see the truth....
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If at any time [10] God may touch the hearts of those who believe not,
or who lead a wicked life. (Witham) --- In the Greek it is Greek:
mepote, lest; that is, correct those who resist the truth, in h...
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(22) В¶ Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith,
charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
(23) But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that the...
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Turning to the SECOND EPISTLE, we find that, although there is the
same grand truth of the Saviour God maintained, the state of things
had become sensibly worse, and the hour for the apostle's departu...
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25_If sometime God grant to them repentance _This expression, “If
sometime,” or “If perhaps,” points out the difficulty of the
case, as being nearly desperate or beyond hope. Paul therefore means
that...
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The truth was the especial treasure committed to him; and he has not
only to keep it, as we have seen, but to take care that it was
propagated and communicated to others after him, and perhaps still
f...
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IN MEEKNESS INSTRUCTING THOSE THAT OPPOSE THEMSELVES,.... To the
truth; resist it and deny it; or contradict some other tenets and
principles of theirs, or the Scriptures, which they themselves allowe...
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In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God
peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the
truth;
Ver. 25. _Those that oppose themselves_] Though they should deal...
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_But foolish and unlearned questions_ Or unimportant subjects of
inquiry and debate; _avoid, knowing that they gender strifes_ Or
contentions in the church; and certainly it is a most important part
o...
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Instruction is a great means of leading men to repentance; but while
it is their duty without delay to repent, they are so wicked that
without the grace of God they never will do it. Repentance when
e...
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IN MEEKNESS INSTRUCTING THOSE THAT OPPOSE THEMSELVES; IF GOD
PERADVENTURE WILL GIVE THEM REPENTANCE TO THE ACKNOWLEDGING OF THE
TRUTH,...
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THE MINISTER'S PERSONAL CONDUCT....
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If in chapter 1 we have seen the blessedness of God's abiding presence
in His beloved saints - whatever may be the human failure everywhere -
now in chapter 2, verses 1 to 13, there is a resulting con...
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22-26 The more we follow that which is good, the faster and the
further we shall flee from that which is evil. The keeping up the
communion of saints, will take us from fellowship with unfruitful
wor...
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IN MEEKNESS INSTRUCTING THOSE THAT OPPOSE THEMSELVES; without passion
better informing such as have sucked in an error, not reviling them,
but gently instructing them, and labouring to convince them o...
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2 Timothy 2:25 in G1722 humility G4236 correcting G3811 (G5723)
opposition G475 (G5734) if G3379 God G2316 perhap
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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...
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2 Timothy 2:25. INSTRUCTING. Better, as in Hebrews 12:6 and elsewhere,
‘ _chastising'_ or ‘ _correcting.'_ The word never means simple
instruction, but always education and discipline, and is obviousl...
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CORRECTING
(παιδευοντα). See Titus 2:12. "Schooling" (Parry).OPPOSE
THEMSELVES
(αντιδιατιθεμενους). Present middle (direct)
participle of αντιδιατιθημ, late double compound
(Diodorus, Philo) to p...
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2 Timothy 2:15. _Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman
that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth._
This is a metaphor taken from the action of the priest at the...
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CONTENTS: Walk of a good soldier of Christ in times of apostasy.
CHARACTERS: Christ, Paul, Timothy, David, Hymenaeus, Philetus, Satan.
CONCLUSION: Those who have work to do for Christ must stir them...
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2 Timothy 2:1. _Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus._ Be
strong in the Lord, and in every virtue. This is chiefly repeated from
Ephesians 6:10.
2 Timothy 2:3. _Endure hardness,_ or hardship...
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AS HE CORRECTS. He must not use violent methods with those whom he
corrects, even though they are his opponents. THAT GOD WILL GIVE. God
gives the opportunity to repent by making people _aware_ of the...
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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 advis
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
2 Timothy 2:24. AND THE SERVANT OF THE LORD MUST NOT STRIVE.—The
wrangling spirit that delights in strife should never be seen in the
messenger of the gospel of peace...
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EXPOSITION
2 TIMOTHY 2:1
_Child _for _son_, A.V.; _strengthened _for _strong, _A.V. BE
STRENGTHENED (ἐνδυναμοῦ)_; _more exactly (as Huther),
_become strong, _or, which is the same thing, _strengthe...
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Vers. 24-26. _But the servant of the Lord,_ it is added, _must not
strive, but be gentle toward all:_ not a person of contentious and
combative disposition, but of mild and conciliatory bearing. Every...
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Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace (2 Timothy 2:1)
You see, it is legalism that is threatening the church. This idea that
you can work yourself into divine favor. So "be strong in the gra...
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1 John 5:16; 1 Peter 3:15; 1 Timothy 2:4; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy
3:7
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In meekness [ε ν π ρ α υ τ η τ ι]. A Pauline word, only here
in Pastorals, But comp. praupaqia, 1 Timothy 6:11 (note). Const. With
instruction. Instructing [π α ι δ ε υ ο ν τ α]. See on 1
Timothy 1:20...
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THE CHRISTIAN'S TITLES
2 Timothy 2:1
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
h...
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In meekness — He has often need of zeal, always of meekness. If
haply God — For it is wholly his work. May give them repentance —
The acknowledging of the truth would then quickly follow....
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Is repentance a gift of God or an act of man?
PROBLEM: Paul speaks here of God “granting them repentance, so that
they may know the truth” (cf. Acts 5:31). Yet in other places,
repentance is considere...