I charge [δ ι α μ α ρ τ υ ρ ο μ α ι]. See on 1 Timothy 5:21. At his appearing [κ α ι τ η ν ε π ι φ α ν ε ι α ν]. Rend. "and by his appearing," ejpifaneian thus depending on diamarturomai, and the accusative being the ordinary accusative of conjuration, with which by must be supplied. The A. V. foll... [ Continue Reading ]
Be instant [ε π ι σ τ η θ ι]. Better, be ready. Once in Paul, 1 Thessalonians 5:3. Frequent in Luke and Acts. Lit. stand by, be at hand, be present. To come suddenly upon, Luke 2:38. Hence, be ready. Instant signifies urgent, importunate, persevering. Lat. instant to press upon. Thus Latimer, "I pre... [ Continue Reading ]
Shall be turned unto fables [ε π ι τ ο υ ς μ υ θ ο υ ς ε κ τ ρ α π η σ ο ν τ α ι]. More correctly, will turn aside. The passive has a middle sense. For fables see on 1 Timothy 1:4.... [ Continue Reading ]
Watch thou [σ υ ν η φ ε]. See on 1 Thessalonians 5:6, and on ajnanhywsin recover, 2 Timothy 2:26. Endure afflictions [κ α κ ο π α θ η σ ο ν]. Or suffer hardship. See on chapter 2 Timothy 2:9, and comp. chapter 2 Timothy 4:5. Of an evangelist [ε υ α γ γ ε λ ι σ τ ο υ]. Here, Acts 21:8 and Ephesians... [ Continue Reading ]
For I am now ready to be offered [ε γ ω γ α ρ η δ η σ π ε ν δ ο μ α ι]. I, emphatic contrast with su thou, verse 5. Already. What he is now suffering is the beginning of the end. Spendesqai to be poured out as a libation, only here and Philippians 2:17 (note). In the active voice quite often in LXX... [ Continue Reading ]
I have fought a good fight [τ ο ν κ α λ ο ν α γ ω ν α η γ ω ν ι σ μ α ι]. For a good fight rend. the good fight. For the phrase, see on 1 Timothy 6:12. Comp. Philippians 1:27; Philippians 1:30; 1 Corinthians 9:25; Colossians 2:1; 1 Thessalonians 2:2; Ephesians 6:11 ff. Course [δ ρ ο μ ο ν]. Metaphor... [ Continue Reading ]
Henceforth [λ ο ι π ο ν]. Lit. as to what remains. Loipon or to loipon either finally, as 2 Corinthians 13:11; or henceforth as here, Mark 14:41; 1 Corinthians 7:29; Hebrews 10:13 : or for the rest, besides, as 1 Thessalonians 4:1 (note); 2 Thessalonians 3:1. There is laid up [α π ο κ ε ι τ α ι]. Or... [ Continue Reading ]
Do thy diligence [σ π ο υ δ α σ ο ν]. Earnestly endeavor. See on chapter 2 Timothy 2:15, and comp. chapter 2 Timothy 1:3. Do diligence and give diligence (2 Peter 1:10) are old English phrases. So Chaucer : "And night and day dide ever his diligence Hir for to please." Manciple's T. 141. "And ech... [ Continue Reading ]
Demas. A contraction of Demetrius or Demarchus. He is mentioned Colossians 4:13 and Philippians 1:24. It is supposed that he was a Thessalonian. On leaving Paul he went to Thessalonica; and in Philemon his name is mentioned next to that of Aristarchus the Thessalonian. That no epithet is attached to... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke. See Intro. to Luke. His connection with Paul appears first in Acts 16:10. He remained at Philippi after Paul's departure, and was there seven years later, when Paul revisited the city (Acts 20:5; Acts 20:6). He accompanied Paul to Jerusalem (Acts 21:15), after which we lose sight of him until... [ Continue Reading ]
Tychicus. A comparatively uncommon name in N. T., but found in inscriptions of Asia Minor and on Asiatic coins. He is mentioned Acts 20:4; Acts 20:5; Ephesians 6:21; Colossians 4:7. In Acts 20:4 he is described as a native of proconsular Asia. 2 Timothy 4:1 8The cloak [φ ε λ ο ν η ν]. 145 Hesychius,... [ Continue Reading ]
Alexander the coppersmith. Comp. 1 Timothy 1:20, and Acts 19:33. The same person is probably meant in all three cases. Did me much evil [π ο λ λ α μ ο ι κ α κ α ε ν ε δ ε ι ξ α τ ο]. Lit. shewed me much ill - treatment. Comp. 1 Timothy 1:16. May the Lord reward [α π ο δ ω σ ε ι]. More correctly sh... [ Continue Reading ]
Greatly withstood [λ ι α ν α ν τ ε σ τ η]. Comp. chapter 2 Timothy 3:8, and Galatians 2:11. This may refer to the occurrences at Ephesus (Acts 19:33), or to Alexander's attitude during Paul's trial. The former is more probable. Lian greatly, not in Paul, except in the compound uJperlian, 2 Corinthia... [ Continue Reading ]
At my first answer [ε ν τ η π ρ ω τ η μ ο υ α π ο λ ο γ ι α]. Apologia defense in a judicial trial. Comp. Acts 25:16. Also against private persons, as 1 Corinthians 9:3; 2 Corinthians 7:11. Defense of the gospel against its adversaries, as Philippians 1:7; Philippians 1:16; comp. 1 Peter 3:15 (note)... [ Continue Reading ]
Strengthened [ε ν ε δ υ ν α μ ω σ ε ν]. See on 1 Timothy 1:12. The preaching [τ ο κ η ρ υ γ μ α]. Better, the message (par excellence), the gospel message. Usually with a defining word, as of Jonah; of Jesus Christ; my preaching; our preaching. Absolutely, as here, 1 Corinthians 1:21; Titus 1:3. Mi... [ Continue Reading ]
Every evil work [ε κ ε ρ γ ο υ π ο ν η ρ ο υ]. Every design and attempt against him and his work. Ponhrov evil cannot be limited to evil on its active side. See on 1 Corinthians 5:13. The word is connected at the root with penesqai to be needy, and ponein to toil; and this connection opens a glimpse... [ Continue Reading ]
Salute [α σ π α σ α ι]. Very often in Paul. The singular only here and Titus 3:15. Prisca and Aquila. They appear in Corinth, Acts 18:2; Acts 18:3; in Ephesus, Acts 18:18; Acts 18:26; 1 Corinthians 16:19. Onesiphorus. Profit - bringer. Comp. chapter 2 Timothy 1:16. One of the punning names so commo... [ Continue Reading ]
Erastus. In Acts 19:22, sent by Paul with Timothy to Macedonia from Ephesus. Romans 16:23, the city - treasurer who sends salutations. He cannot be certainly identified with the one mentioned here. The writer merely selects names of well - known companions of Paul. Trophimus. See Acts 22:4; Acts 21... [ Continue Reading ]
Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia. N. T. o.... [ Continue Reading ]
Comp. ajkaireisqai to have leisure or opportunity, Mark 6:31; 1 Corinthians 16:12 : eujkairia opportunity, Matthew 26:16 : eukairov seasonable, convenient, Mark 6:21; Hebrews 4:16. Out of season [α κ α ι ρ ω ς]. N. T. o. LXX once, Sir. 35 4. Comp. ajkaireisqai to lack opportunity, Philippians 4:10.... [ Continue Reading ]