In short, let us know that we are Christians on this condition, that we shall be liable to many tribulations and various contests. He is the man who is guilty of the "sin of the high heart." Narcissism is at an all-time peak, but with lovers of yourself comes. In the terrible times men will be so set on self that even the closest ties will be nothing to them. B. The Jews divided all time into this present age and the age to come. They thought that eternal life lay in the letter, not in Him of whom the letter testified. And then Jesus will come and establish God's righteous kingdom, but by then, those that will remain will be saying, Oh, God help us. "Follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. For he does not say Jesus Christ simply in. This is a further reason why Timothy should endure hardship and not turn aside from the work God has given him (3-5). I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." Nothing can sanction this. Consider of whom thou hast learned them; not of evil men and seducers, but good men, who had themselves experienced the power of the truths they taught thee, and been ready to suffer for them, and thereby would give the fullest evidence of their belief of these truths." Then are we Christ's disciples indeed, John 8:31. It is as if he said to them: "You have been well warned." See also 1 Timothy 4:7; 1 Timothy 6:11, and on godliness, 1 Timothy 2:2. We must remember that Timothy's work lay in Ephesus, perhaps the greatest market in the ancient world. Persons sometimes say it does not matter who taught; but God does not treat the matter so lightly. "Put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit but to the subverting of the hearers. Timothy was well aware of this, even before he joined Paul in his work. They were violent and dangerous. 3. In English we usually associate it with insult against God, but in Greek it means insult against man and God alike. They worship self instead of God. Having a form of godliness ( 2 Timothy 3:5 ). Of course it was infinitely higher, it is needless to say, in the Master; but the servant was as closely as possible following in His steps. If anyone proposes to accept a set of standards quite different from the world's, he is bound to encounter trouble. ii. It is the whole spiritual experience, so to speak, of the apostle. The apostle had a particular reference, doubtless, to his own times; but he has put his remark into the most general form, as applicable to all periods. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. (2.) Timothy fully knew what was the great thing that Paul had in view, both in his preaching and in his conversation: "Thou hast known my purpose, what I drive at, how far it is from any worldly, carnal, secular design, and how sincerely I aim at the glory of God and the good of the souls of men." For, if we do not believe their truth and goodness, they will do us no good. "And God prepared a great fish and it swallowed Jonah" ( Jonah 1:17 ). It is used in Matthew 8:28 to describe the two Gergesene demoniacs who met Jesus among the tombs. but they deny the power thereof: [Paul said to Timothy] from such turn away. Second, there are the qualities of the apostle. It is the word alazon ( G213) and was derived from the ale, which means a wandering about. But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: a. What we have learned we must labour to be more and more assured of, that, being grounded in the truth, we may be guarded against error, for certainty in religion is of great importance and advantage: Knowing, (1.) Thus he comforts Timothy at the same time that he admonishes him. It is to be supposed that the younger labourer cowered somewhat, unwilling to incur the odious charge, so easily made but hard to refute, of setting himself up and taking the place of some great one. It describes the man who is swept on by passion and impulse to such an extent that he is totally unable to think sensibly. (4) Let those who have never been persecuted in any way, inquire whether it is not an evidence that they have no religion. From childhood he has been guided by the Scriptures, and his faith in those Scriptures gives him assurance in his salvation (14-15). Fear and timidity will keep us from using the gifts God gives. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1977. Enduring Word Bible Commentary 2 Timothy Chapter 1 Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. We have already seen how secluded the life of the respectable Greek woman was, how she was brought up under the strictest supervision, how she was not allowed "to see anything, to hear anything, or to ask any questions," how she never appeared, even on a shopping expedition, alone on the streets, how she was never allowed even to appear at a public meeting. Even a dog may be sorry when he has hurt his master, but there are people who, in their treatment of others, can be lost to human sympathy and feeling. There was the road from north Asia Minor and from Galatia which came in via Sardis. It is easy for a professed Christian to avoid persecution, if he yields every point in which religion is opposed to the world. (3) If we are persecuted, we should carefully inquire, before we avail ourselves of this consolation, whether we are persecuted because we live godly in Christ Jesus, or for some other reason. And you will find as God's word becomes a very part of your life and you begin to be guided by the word of God, that God will begin to use you in very exciting ways. They will maintain the outward form of religion, but they will deny its power. Commentary on 2 Timothy 1:1-14 - Working Preacher It was the glory of the Jews that their children from their earliest days were trained in the law. The real meaning of this is that all theories, all theologies, all ethics, are to be tested against the Bible. That is the inevitable way to ruin, for no man can master anything unless he first masters himself. It is the sign of a man of honour that he pays his debts; and for every man there is a debt to God and there are debts to his fellow-men, which he must remember and repay. Resurrection is the form and character of the lowest blessings of which Jesus is the dispenser; much more is He risen to exalt God in the highest. He read the twenty-third psalm from one; the story of the Good Samaritan from another; from another the Sermon on the Mount; from another 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. 9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. For all scripture is given by inspiration of God ( 2 Timothy 3:16 ), Not as some would lead you to believe, some scriptures are given by inspiration of God. And this, I apprehend, is the reason. Now you'd think that the world would treat a person like that very cordially. And that is, it doesn't tell us in the Scripture in Exodus that that was their names but Paul gives us their names here, Jannes and Jambres who withstood the truth. 2 Timothy 3:12 NIV - In fact, everyone who wants to live a - Bible Gateway The doctrine of the necessity of persecution was no new thing to Paul. The volume of the book, the Old Testament, it's all about Jesus Christ. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. They had been long accustomed to the truth, and alas! It answers all the ends of divine revelation. The ancient world set duty to parents very high. In 2 Timothy 3:13 he meant that evil becomes more intensive as time goes on. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, and led away with divers lusts, ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth ( 2 Timothy 3:5-7 ). In the Old Testament they are not named, but they are referred to in Exodus 7:11; Exodus 8:7; Exodus 9:11. of He was comparatively alone. Activity of service was no longer before him. The cause of this is the present confusion, and accordingly the apostle brings a picture of it before Timothy's mind. He is now looking at the state of disorder in the house of God, instead of contemplating it in its public integrity, as in the first epistle. Men will be lovers of their own selves ( 2 Timothy 3:2 ). So I listened to that voice, and heard the truth, and found my Saviour.". There will always be those who have their own twisted ideas of the Christian faith, and who wish to win others to their mistaken beliefs. And they use the book of Job as their proof text. (1.) Ephesus was called "The Treasure-house of the ancient world," "The Vanity Fair of Asia Minor." The defeat of error depends not on skill in controversy but in the demonstration in life of the more excellent way. And the reason why he makes it so urgent not to be turned aside was, that the time would come when men would not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts they should heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they should turn away their ears from the truth, and should be. Timothy, again, winced under trials, too sensitive to slights, disappointments, and the manifold griefs that came upon him. I mean, people will have had it with the unrighteousness of the world. The study of the Scriptures trains a man in righteousness until he is equipped for every good work. Oh, Jesus, you mean you believe that story? Parakolouthein ( G3877) is indeed the word for the disciple, for it includes the unwavering loyalty of the true comrade, the full understanding of the true scholar and the complete obedience of the dedicated servant. Comp. 2 Timothy 1 Bible Study Commentary And Questions 3:6-7 For from among these there come those who enter into houses, and take captive foolish women, laden with sins and driven by varied desires, ready to listen to any teacher but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth.

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