2 Timothy 2:24 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,d ”

2 Timothy 2:24 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And the servant of the Lord - Referring here primarily to the Christian minister, but applicable to all Christians; for all profess to be the servants of the Lord. Must not strive - He may ca...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, (i) patient, (i) To win them through our patient bearing with them, but not to please them or excuse them in...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Charge to Timothy concerning Present Error. The false teaching considered in this epistle is partly present and partly future. Paul's first charge relates to the former type. For its general char...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

servant . App-190.:2. strive. Greek. machomai. See Acts 1:26 . gentle. See 1 Thessalonians 2:2 . unto. App-104. apt to teach. 1 Timothy 3:2 . patient. Literally enduring evil. Gr...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

24 But the servant of the Lord must not fight Paul’s argument is to this effect: “The servant of God must stand aloof from contentions; but foolish questions are contentions; therefore whoev...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men , apt to teach, patient, The servant of the Lord must not strive - See on 1 Timothy 3:2 (note), 1 Timothy 3:3 (note).
2 Timothy 2:24 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, Not strive. "The servant of the Lord" must imitate his master in not striving contentiously, th...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortations to Flrmness, Uncontentiousness, and Perseverance 1-26. The duties of God's ministers are, (1) to maintain the faith against assailants and seducers ( 2 Timothy 2:1-2 ; 2 Timothy 2:14...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

And the servant of the Lord must not strive. — Although these directions and commandments in all cases belong to God’s servants of every degree and calling, yet some of them, as we should expect fr...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“A Vessel unto Honor” 2 Timothy 2:19-26 Two men had been named whose teachings had overthrown the faith of some; but in contradistinction to this lamentable defection, Paul turns with thankfuln...
2 Timothy 2:24 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In order to fulfil the ideal revealed in the instructions, Timothy was charged to "be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." The apostle employed three figures of speech, the soldier, th...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(22) В¶ Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. (23) But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that th...
2 Timothy 2:24 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the servant of the Lord must not strive ,.... By "the servant of the Lord" is not meant any believer in common, but a minister of the word, as Timothy was; such an one ought not to strive about...
2 Timothy 2:24 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men , apt to teach, patient, Ver. 24. Must not strive ] μαχεσθαι, scold, wrangle, Ne rixando amittatur veritas, ut fere fit,...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But foolish and unlearned questions Or unimportant subjects of inquiry and debate; avoid, knowing that they gender strifes Or contentions in the church; and certainly it is a most important part...
2 Timothy 2:24 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

If in chapter 1 we have seen the blessedness of God's abiding presence in His beloved saints - whatever may be the human failure everywhere - now in chapter 2, verses 1 to 13, there is a resulting co...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Cautions against Contention. A. D. 66. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; He that is the servant of the Lord in the work of the ministry, must not macesyai, fight or strive; he must neither be a striker nor a brawler, neither fight with his hands nor his ton...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

SECTION 3. Those Who Are Truly the Lord's Must Equip Themselves Accordingly, Especially In View Of The Grievous Times That Are Coming ( 2 Timothy 2:19 to 2 Timothy 3:17 ). Having called on him t...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 2 Timothy 2:24 . And the servant of the Lord must not strive. —The wrangling spirit that delights in strife should never be seen in the messenger of the gospel of...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Timothy 2:15 . Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. This is a metaphor taken from the action of the priest at...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 2:1 . Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Be strong in the Lord, and in every virtue. This is chiefly repeated from Ephesians 6:10-14 . 2 Timothy 2:3 . Endure hardness,...
2 Timothy 2:24 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Timothy 2:1 Child for son , A.V.; strengthened for strong, A.V. Be strengthened (ἐνδυναμοῦ) ; more exactly (as Huther), become strong, or, which is the same thing...
2 Timothy 2:24 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Minister's Personal Conduct.
2 Timothy 2:24 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 3:8 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:7 ; 1 Timothy 3:2 ; 1 Timothy 3:3 ; 1 Timothy 6:11 ; 2 Chronicles 24:6 ; 2 Corinthians 10:1 ; 2 Corinthians 10:4 ; Acts 15:2 ; Acts 23:9 ; Acts 7:26 ; Colo...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Christian's Titles 2 Timothy 2:1-26 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We will discuss the seven distinctive names under which Paul addressed his son in the faith. As a prelude to these seven names, it mi...
2 Timothy 2:24 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

A servant of the Lord must not — Eagerly or passionately. Strive — As do the vain wranglers spoken of, 2 Timothy 2:23 . But be apt to teach — Chiefly by patience and unwearied assiduity.

2 Timothy 2:24 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:24 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Timothy 2:24 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:24 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Timothy 2:24 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:24 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:24 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 2:24 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:24 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Timothy 2:24 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Timothy 2:24 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 2:24 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Timothy 2:24 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Timothy 2:24 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Timothy 2:24 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 2:24 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:24 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Timothy 2:24 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Timothy 2:24 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:24 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Timothy 2:24 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Timothy 2:24 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 2:24 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Timothy 2:24 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Timothy 2:24 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Timothy 2:24 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

2 Timothy 2:24 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes