Bible Commentary

If we believe not, [yet] he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. 13. if we believe not ] R.V. if we are faithless giving both the play of words in the contrast ‘he abideth faithful’ and the stronger force required for the climax; as ‘sovereignty’ is better than ‘life,’ so a ‘faithless rejection’ is worse … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Timothy 2:13”

If we suffer, we shall also reign with [him]: if we deny [him,] he also will deny us: 12. if we suffer ] Rather endure with brave and manly submission; 2Ti 2:10. The submission is followed by sovereignty, as death by life. Cf. Mat 19:28 ‘ye which have followed me shall sit on twelve thrones.’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Timothy 2:12”

[It is] a faithful saying: For if we be dead with [him,] we shall also live with [him]: 11. It is a faithful saying ] Literally, Faithful is the saying, as in 1Ti 1:15; 1Ti 3:1; 1Ti 4:9; Tit 3:8. See note on the first passage and Appendix, E. To close the argument, this rhythmical, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Timothy 2:11”

Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 10. Therefore I endure all things] Therefore, because ‘pains bring gains’; therefore, because ( 2Ti 2:3-9) as with Christ, so with His Church; ‘If the cross we meekly bear, Then the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Timothy 2:10”

Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, [even] unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 9. wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer ] Hardship rather than ‘trouble,’ the same word as in 2Ti 2:3; malefactor rather than ‘evil doer,’ the same word as of the thieves on the cross, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Timothy 2:9”

Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: 8. Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised ] The force of the participle and the true order of the phrases require the rendering Remember Jesus Christ risen from the dead, of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Timothy 2:8”

Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. 7. Consider what I say ] ‘Apply the parable’; for our Lord the Great Teacher of parables shall give thee understanding. The ms. authority requires the future indicative instead of aorist optative. The verb belonging to our substantive here ‘understanding’ is used … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Timothy 2:7”

The husbandman that laboreth must be first partaker of the fruits. 6. The husbandman that laboureth ] This third illustration is well known from St Paul’s use, 1Co 3:6-9, where the substantive corresponding to ‘farmer’ or ‘husbandman’ occurs. ‘Ye are God’s husbandry’; lit., ‘God’s farmed, tilled, land.’ The stress of meaning lies on the participle … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Timothy 2:6”

And if a man also strive for masteries, [yet] is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. 5. And if a man also strive for masteries ] The ‘also’ is placed by R.V. before ‘a man’ instead of after as A.V.; correctly, though awkwardly; as implying not that a man may perhaps beside soldiering also … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Timothy 2:5”

No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of [this] life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 4. No man that warreth ] More literally no one on service, as in Luk 3:18 ‘men on march’ came to St John Baptist. Carr, however, there quotes instances from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Timothy 2:4”