The Time of Difficulty Is Now (2 Timothy 3:1–9) Bible Commentary / Produced by TOW Project The fourth and final chapter of 2 Timothy consists mainly of Paul’s charge to Timothy, Paul’s reflections on his life, and specific instructions and greetings. 2 Timothy 2. Προπετεῖς) rash, those who are headstrong [Engl. Traitors To their princes and sovereigns, whose deaths they have contrived and compassed, and whom they have assassinated and murdered; and have been betrayers of the secrets of persons, which they have come at by auricular confession to them; and of their best and nearest friends, to preserve and secure themselves. 2 Timothy 4:3-4. 3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Vers. Paul knew that Timothy would need strength and endurance to fulfill the calling God gave him. "This figure of speech implies that they have an itch that must be scratched, or as William Barclay puts it, "they have ears which have to be continually titillated with novelties" (The Letters to Timothy, Titus, and Philemon, p. 202). The consequences of certain kinds of behavior, we believe, are fully warranted. Payback -- it’s one of the dominant themes in art and narrative. 2 Timothy 4:3–4 3 For j the time will come when they will not k endure l sound doctrine; but m after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and n shall be turned unto o fables. 2. Be strong: This was an important encouragement.

3 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 Timothy 4:3-4. New International Version Update. 2 Timothy 2 – Advice to a Young Pastor A. 1. 2 Timothy 3:14 — 4:5 SW-Admin 2019-08-16T12:25:43-07:00. It springs from some place deep in our social sensibilities. 2 Timothy 3:4. You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. The Appeal Renewed. EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: In the preceding verses, Paul predicted: “In the last days, grievous times will come.

1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:4. 2 Timothy 3-4. Working hard for a faithful God. Paul's description of people having "itching ears" is picturesque. Shall we turn now in our Bibles to Second Timothy chapter three? Chuck Smith :: C2000 Series on 2 Timothy 3-4 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources.

heady] in acting, etc.— τετυφωμένοι, [high-minded] puffed up) 1 Timothy 6:4, note; as if a person should be so suffocated with smoke (τύφω), that he has no longer power over his mind.

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Commentary on 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 . Paul said to Timothy, This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come . Some actions deserve reward, while others bring retribution.

Biblical Commentary (Bible Study) 2 Timothy 3:14 – 4:5. (1) Be strong in grace. 2 Timothy 4 is the fourth (and the last) chapter of the Second Epistle to Timothy in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The letter is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle, the last one written in Rome before his death (c. 64 or 67), addressed to Timothy. There is no doubt that some of this material could apply indirectly to work. There are charges that it is the work of an anonymous follower, after Paul's death in the first century AD. Click here for the correlating audio message. Facebook-twitter-g+-LinkedIN-Email.

Matt Skinner | 1 Comment. 2 Timothy 3:4 - treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, - Verse-by-Verse Commentary a. But this view, before adopted in this commentary, is opposed by the fact that ζητοῦντες is purely imported. The Greek word, knethomai, literally means "to itch, rub, scratch, or tickle.