The book of 2 timothy is essentially pauls last words. Read and study 2 timothy, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. The macarthur new testament commentary series continues to be one of todays topselling commentary series. The book of acts tells us that timothy came from lystra, a city in the province of galatia 16. At the end of the book of acts, the apostle paul was still in prison in rome. Timothy s goal was not to present himself approved to people, but to god. Study 2 timothy using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Study the bible online using commentary on 2 timothy introduction and more. These final words to timothy include few commendations but many admonitions, including about 25 imperatives. Book of 2 timothy 2 timothy chapter 1 2 timothy chapter 2 2 timothy chapter 3 2 timothy chapter 4. He wasnt to regard the job of being a pastor as a popularity contest but instead as a call to faithfulness to. He also wants timothy to bring his books and papers 2 timothy 4.
This package includes the complete twovolume set of 1 timothy and 2 timothy from the macarthur new testament commentary series. Johnsons bible commentary to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Portions of 2 timothy parallel the epistle to the philippians, also believed to be written with timothys help near the time of pauls death. Gaebelein, gaebeleins concise commentary on the whole bible i volume, neptune, nj. Verses 1, 2 thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in christ jesus. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Tom constables expository notes on 2 timothy this is also available in the net. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy relevant bible teaching. Nov 26, 2016 watch our overview video on 2 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. But all his friends except luke had left him 2 timothy 4. Read 2 timothy introduction commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
In the court for the first time, he had been successful. This second epistle paul wrote to timothy from rome, when he was a prisoner there and in danger of his life. Timothy was the son of a gentile father and a jewish mother. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. The roman emperor nero had been slowly descending into. The book of 2 nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader.
Study the bible online using commentary on 2 timothy 2 and more. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of 2 timothy. This summary of the book of 2 timothy provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 timothy. And the things which thou hast heard from men among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Paul saw that his young coworker timothy might be frightened and maybe despair at his spiritual fathers death as he might see himself all by his own amidst the beginning decline of christendom. The author is the apostle paul who wrote it approximately 67 a. As a good soldier named joshua learned, christ messiah jesus is the commander of the army of the lord josh 5. He urges timothy to try to come before the winter 2 timothy 4. He asks timothy to bring the warm coat that he had left in the town of troas. Since timothy was well versed in pauls theology, the apostle did not instruct him further doctrinally. Best commentaries and books on 2 timothy logos bible software.
Read 2 timothy 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. They and timothy probably became christians when paul first went to the town called lystra acts 14. Read 2 timothy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The inductive training manual is a series of questions on each section of 1 timothy, designed for small group discussion, to. He wasnt to regard the job of being a pastor as a popularity contest but instead as a call to faithfulness to god. Jan 02, 2020 the book of 2 timothy is essentially pauls last words. David guzik commentary on 2 timothy 2, where paul advices timothy to work.
Timothys goal was not to present himself approved to people, but to god. Instead, trusting that god had him right where he wanted him, the aging apostle turned his. In 2 timothy, paul is near execution and offers a personal challenge to timothy to. Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries. Andy is a professor of bible and theology at the college of biblical studies in houston. But even if the house of god, the church, is in decay because the believers become unfaithful to their lord, the lord jesus abides faithful. Second timothy brings us to the brink of death, forcing us to consider its reality and how we might react when faced with it. An introduction to the pastoral epistles 12 timothy and titus an argument of the book of 2 timothy daniel b. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage timothy, and all other believers, to persevere in faith 2 timothy 3. Paul wrote 2 timothy from a dark and damp roman prison cell, just before his death in ad 67. It shows that when a person is born again, his salvation is assuredhis salvation is never in doubt no. The second epistle of paul the apostle to timothy commentary by a. Book of 2 timothy matthew henry bible commentary complete. His mission and authority apostle of christ jesus he is at the close of his ministry, having fulfilled his mission.
Watch our overview video on 2 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 timothy and. He encourages him in his work, showing him whence he must fetch help, 2 timothy 2. The whole book of james is about having a real faith. His mother, eunice, and grandmother, lois, both believed the gospel of christ 2 timothy 1. Based on the traditional view that 2 timothy was pauls final epistle, chapter 4 mentions v. When he came out of prison, he went to macedonia 1 timothy 1. Grace, mercy, and peace from god our father and jesus christ our lord. This epistle is the last testament and swanlike death song of paul bengel. But timothy must continue to do what he has learned and knows. Paul looked past his own circumstances to express concern for the churches and specifically for timothy. Paul knew that timothy would need strength and endurance to fulfill the calling god gave him. The cloak perhaps the toga which belonged to him as a roman citizen, or an upper garment, which might be needful as winter came on. These commentaries from respected bible scholar and preacher john macarthur give a versebyverse analysis in.
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