2 Timothy 1:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, ”

2 Timothy 1:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, - See the notes at Romans 1:1 . By the will of God - Called to be an apostle in accordance with the divine will and purpose; see the notes at Galatians 1:1...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, (a) according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, (a) Sent of God to preach that life which he promised in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 1:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Introductory Salutation ( 2 Timothy 1:1 f.) and Thanksgiving ( 2 Timothy 1:3-5 ). For the official form of salutation cf. 1 Timothy 1:1 f.* Moved by affectionate remembrance, Paul, thanks God...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

apostle. App-189. Jesus Christ . App-98. by. App-104. will. App-102. God. App-98. according to. App-104. life. App-170. in. App-104. Christ Jesus . App-98.
2 Timothy 1:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Paul an Apostle From the very preface we already perceive that Paul had not in view Timothy alone; other wise he would not have employed such lofty titles in asserting his apostleship; for...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, Paul an apostle - St. Paul at once shows his office, the authority on which he held it,...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, This letter is the last testament and swan-like death-song of Paul (Bengel)....
2 Timothy 1:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Expressions of Affection and Exhortations to Faithfulness 1, 2. Salutation. According to the promise of life] St. Paul declares himself appointed an Apostle with the view of his spreading the know...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God. — As in the Epistles to the Corinthians, the Ephesians, and Colossians, he ascribes his apostleship to the sovereign will and election of God. A...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Timothy 1:1 , Titus 1:1 Chapter 1 Introductory THE CHARACTER AND GENUINENESS OF THE PASTORAL EPISTLES.- 1 Timothy 1:1 ; 2 Timothy 1:1 ; Titus 1:1 THE first question which confronts us...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“Stir Up the Gift Which Is in Thee” 2 Timothy 1:1-11 Lonely and facing death the Apostle fell back on the bedrock of the will of God. If it were the divine plan that he should finish his life-w...
2 Timothy 1:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The second letter to Timothy was written from prison. Paul, conscious of the evil existing in the Church, forecast the terrible days that were coming. He was conscious also of the grave responsibilit...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS Paul Opens his Epistle in his usual Manner professeth his great Love to Timothy: admonisheth him on the great Offices of the Ministry; and treats of many blessed Truths of the Gospel.
2 Timothy 1:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ ,.... Not of men, nor by men, but by Jesus Christ, from whom he was sent; by whom he was qualified; in whose name he came, and ministered; and whom he preached. Of hi...
2 Timothy 1:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, Ver. 1. Paul, an apostle, &c. ] The preface of this Epistle seems to be an abri...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Paul, an apostle by the will of God See 1 Corinthians 1:1-5 ; according to the promise of life Appointed to exhibit, by preaching the gospel, and to bring men to, eternal life, promised by God t...
2 Timothy 1:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Despite the fact of his heart being so drawn out in this epistle, Paul writes as "an apostle," not as a servant, nor even as a brother. Does this not stress the strongly authoritative character of th...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Introduction; Timothy's Faith and Holiness. A. D. 66. 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by th...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 TIMOTHY CHAPTER 1 2 Timothy 1:1-2 Paul affectionately saluteth Timothy, 2 Timothy 1:3-5 assuring him of his constant prayers for him, and remembrance of that sincere faith which had be...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 2 Timothy 1:1 . According to the promise. —The purport of the promise. 2 Timothy 1:2 . My dearly beloved son. —The translators perhaps thought the simple “belov...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Timothy 1:1-2 . Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my dearly beloved son: There is the greatest possible...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 1:1 . Paul according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus. On this promise of eternal life the whole system of revelation is built; for this cause Paul was made an apostle, th...
2 Timothy 1:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Timothy 1:1 Christ Jesus for Jesus Christ, A.V. and T.R.; the life for life, A.V. The life is a little clearer than life, as showing that "life" (not "promise") is th...
2 Timothy 1:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus to Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Chri...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 John 2:25 ; 1 John 5:11-13 ; 2 Corinthians 1:1 ; 2 Corinthians 1:20 ; 2 Peter 1:3 ; 2 Peter 1:4 ; Ephesians 3:6 ; Hebrews 9:15 ; John 10:28 ; John 17:3 ; John 5:24 ; John 5:39 ; John 5...
2 Timothy 1:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Seven Bible Mothers 2 Timothy 1:1-7 ; 2 Timothy 3:13-17 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We are studying a theme today which should have in it much of value to every one of us; even the men and the you...

2 Timothy 1:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 1:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Timothy 1:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 1:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Timothy 1:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 1:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 1:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 1:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 1:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Timothy 1:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Timothy 1:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Timothy 1:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 1:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Timothy 1:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Timothy 1:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Timothy 1:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 1:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 1:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Timothy 1:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Timothy 1:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Timothy 1:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Timothy 1:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 1:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Timothy 1:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Timothy 1:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Timothy 1:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary