Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

2 Timothy 4:18

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 of that sentiment which associated badness with a poor and toiling condition. The word means originally full of or oppressed by labors; thence, that which brings annoyance or toil. Comp. hJmera ponhra evil day, Ephesians 5:16; Ephesians 6:13 : elkov ponhron a grievous sore, Revelation 16:2.

Heavenly kingdom [τ η ν β α σ ι λ ε ι α ν τ η ν ε π ο υ ρ α ν ι ο ν]. The phrase N. T. o. Epouraniov heavenly only here in Pastorals. Mostly in Paul and Hebrews. Heavenly kingdom, here the future, glorified life, as 1 Corinthians 6:9; 1 Corinthians 6:10; 1 Corinthians 14:50; Luke 13:29. In the same sense, kingdom of Christ and of God, Ephesians 5:5; kingdom of their Father, Matthew 13:43; my Father's kingdom, Matthew 26:29; kingdom prepared for you, Matthew 25:34; eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 2 Peter 1:11.

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2 Timothy 4:18

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