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Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary (4 vols)

2 Timothy 2:11

2 Timothy 2:11. It is a faithful saying. The rhythmical form of the sentence that follows suggests the thought that we have a fragment of one of the ‘spiritual songs' of Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16, uttered under prophetic inspiration, accepted by the Church, used in its worship, taught to children and to converts.

If we be dead with him. The Greek tense points to a definite act, ‘if we died,' and interpreted by Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:12, throws us back upon the mystical union with the death of Christ into which believers enter at their baptism.

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  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    Verse 11. _IF WE BE DEAD WITH HIM_] That is: As surely as Christ rose again from the dead, so surely shall we rise again; and if we die for him, we shall surely live again with him. This, says the apo...

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    IT IS A FAITHFUL SAYING - Or, rather, that which he was about to say was worthy of entire credence and profound attention; see the notes at 1 Timothy 1:15. The object is to encourage Timothy to bear t...

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    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) 4

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    (_d_) 2 Timothy 2:1. THE APPEAL RENEWED. Thus enriched in his ordination, challenged by Paul's example, and warned by the Asian defection, Timothy, for all his work, must find continual strength in hi...

  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

    THE CHAIN OF TEACHING (2 Timothy 2:1-2)...

  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

    This is a saying which can be relied upon: If we die with him, we shall also live with him. If we endure, we shall also reign with him. If we deny him, he too will deny us. If we are faithless, he re...

  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

    IT IS, &c.. Faithful is the saying. The fourth occurance. See 1 Timothy 1:15. SAYING. word. App-121. if. App-118. a, BE DEAD WITH. died with (Greek. _sunapotinesko) Him._ See 2 Corinthians 7:3. ALSO...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    It is _a faithful saying_ Literally, FAITHFUL IS THE SAYING, as in 1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Timothy 3:1; 1 Timothy 4:9; Titus 3:8. See note on the first

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    A yet higher illustration from God's own plan of salvation the Cross before the Crown Just as in the first chapter St Paul appeals first to Timothy's sympathies and experiences of an earthly kind to...

  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

    FRAGMENT OF A HYMN ON THE GLORIES OF MARTYRDOM...

  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

    ΠΙΣΤῸΣ Ὁ ΛΌΓΟΣ. See notes on 1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Timothy 4:9. Commentators are not agreed as to the reference of this formula here; some, following Chrysostom, hold that it refers to what _precedes_, vi...

  • Charles Rose Commentaries

    ΠΙΣΤΌΣ (G4103) преданный, достойный доверия, ΣΥΝΑΠΕΘΆΝΟΜΕΝ _aor. ind. act. от_ ΣΥΝΑΠΟΘΝΉΣΚΩ (G4880) умирать вместе. Ind. используется в _conj._ 1 типа, которое предполагает реальность условия, ΣΥΖΉΣ...

  • Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

    DISCOURSE: 2247 THE EQUITY OF GOD’S PROCEDURE 2 Timothy 2:11. _It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: if we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    IT IS A FAITHFUL SAYING:— Some refer these words to the concluding clause of the former verse; but it seems much more reasonable to connect them with what follows; as, generally speaking, this phrase...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    d. As a farmer 2 Timothy 2:6-13 _TEXT 2:6-13_ 6 The husbandman that laboreth must be the first to partake of the fruits. 7 Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all thin...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: Greek, 'Faithful is the saying;' namely, that 'the elect shall obtain salvation with eternal glory' (2 Timothy 2:10...

  • Concordant Commentary on the New Testament by A. E. Knoch

    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...

  • Concordant Commentary on the New Testament by A. E. Knoch

    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...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    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...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    A FAITHFUL SAYING] 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Timothy 4:9....

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    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...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    FOR IF WE BE DEAD WITH HIM, WE SHALL ALSO LIVE WITH HIM. — The last sentence ended with the words “eternal glory_”_ — the goal, the end of the salvation which is in Christ. This it is which the Apostl...

  • Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

    The condition of all success is toil; toil which may involve pain. Think of the price of a soldier's victory, the conditions of an athlete's crown, of a field-labourer's wage. Our Lord Jesus Himself,...

  • Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

    πιστὸς ὁ λόγος : The teaching or saying referred to is “the word of the cross” as set forth by simile and living example in the preceding verses, 4 11. So R.V.m. This is an exactly parallel case to 1...

  • Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

    “APPROVED UNTO GOD” 2 Timothy 2:10 _ The elect_, 2 Timothy 2:10: The Apostle sketches the experiences of the elect soul. It must endure, suffer, and die with Christ, that out of its surrender may com...

  • G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

    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...

  • Gary Hampton Commentaries

    ENCOURAGEMENT TO CONTINUE DESPITE SUFFERING The Christian's constant source of strength during times of trial is Jesus Christ. That he was a man is plainly seen in his being the seed of David (Romans...

  • Geneva Study Bible Commentary

    (8) [It is] a faithful saying: For if we be (c) dead with [him], we shall also live with [him]: (8) The fourth admonition: we ought not to contend upon words and questions, which are not only unprofit...

  • George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary

    _If we be dead with him, to sin, or as others expound it, by martyrdom, we shall live also, and reign with him in heaven. But if we deny him, by renouncing our faith, or by a wicked life, he also will...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    (11) It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: (12) If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: (13) If we believe not, ye...

  • Introductory Lectures - Commentary by William Kelly

    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...

  • John Calvin's Bible Commentary

    11_A faithful saying _He makes a preface to the sentiment which he is about to utter; because nothing is more opposite to the feeling of the flesh, than that we must die in order to live, and that dea...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    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...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    IT IS A FAITHFUL SAYING,.... This may refer either to what goes before, that all things, all reproaches and sufferings, through the ministration of the Gospel, are endured for the elects' sake; and th...

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    _It is_ a faithful saying: For if we be dead with _him_, we shall also live with _him_ : Ver. 11. _It is a faithful saying_] A sound and a sure assertion,Romans 8:17. Afflictions are the _praeludia t...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _It is a faithful saying_ A saying as important as it is true. _If we be dead_ Greek, συναπεθανομεν, _die_, or _have died, with him_ To the world and sin, and be ready to die for him; _we shall live w...

  • Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament (1851)

    IF WE BE DEAD WITH HIM; with Christ. See notes to Romans 6:3-11....

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    IT IS A FAITHFUL SAYING: FOR IF WE BE DEAD WITH HIM, WE SHALL ALSO LIVE WITH HIM;...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    AN ADMONITION TO FAITHFULNESS IN FAITH AND CHRISTIAN CONDUCT....

  • Leslie M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

    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...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    8-13 Let suffering saints remember, and look to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of their faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despised the shame, and is now set down at t...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    IT IS A FAITHFUL SAYING: see the notes on 1 TIMOTHY 1:15, and 1 TIMOTHY 4:9, where we had the same phrase. FOR IF WE BE DEAD WITH HIM: we are said to be dead with Christ two ways: 1. By our dying to s...

  • NT Verse References in the Ante-Nicene Fathers

    Origen Against Celsus Book II and this, "For if we be dead with Him, we shall also live with Him: "[178] Cyprian Treatise XI Exhortation to Martyrdom Addressed to Fortunatus The Apostle Paul also s...

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    2 Timothy 2:11 faithful G4103 saying G3056 For G1063 if G1487 died G4880 (G5627) shall G4800 also G2532 live...

  • Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament

    FAITHFUL IS THE SAYING (πιστος ο λογος). The saying which follows here though it can refer to the preceding as in 1 Timothy 4:9. See 1 Timothy 1:15. It is possible that from here to the end of 2 Tim...

  • Spurgeon's Bible Commentary

    2 Timothy 1:1. _Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall...

  • Spurgeon's Bible Commentary

    2 Timothy 2:1. _Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus._ Is an exhortation to every one of us, not only to have grace, but to be strong in it. There are many professor...

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    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...

  • Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    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...

  • The Bible Study New Testament

    THIS IS A TRUE SAYING. This may be part of an ancient hymn. Paul uses it to reinforce what he has just said (in 2 Timothy 2:4-10). IF WE HAVE DIED WITH HIM. See Romans 6:4-8; Colossians 2:12 and notes...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _If we be dead with Him, we shall also live with Him._ UNION WITH CHRIST IN DEATH AND LIFE I. The first branch of this “faithful saying” is, “If we be dead with Him, we shall also live with Him.” The...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    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)....

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    _CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ 2 Timothy 2:9. I SUFFER TROUBLE.—R.V. “hardship.” AS AN EVIL-DOER.—He is treated as one would be whose whole aim was to do evil—a constant menace to society. UNTO BOND...

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    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...

  • The Typology of Scripture by Patrick Fairbairn

    Vers. 11-13. _Faithful is the saying, For if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him._ Does the saying point to what precedes, or to what follows? Commentators are divided on the question; and a...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    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...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    1 Thessalonians 4:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:10; 1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Timothy 3:1;...

  • Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament (4 Volume Set)

    It is a faithful saying. Better, faithful is the saying. See on 1 Timothy 1:15. It refers to what precedes - the eternal glory of those who are raised with Christ verse 8) which stimulates to enduranc...

  • Wells of Living Water Commentary

    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...

  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

    Dead with him — Dead to sin, and ready to die for him....

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