2 Timothy 2:25 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; ”

2 Timothy 2:25 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves - That is, those who embrace error, and array themselves against the truth. We are not to become angry with such persons, and denounce them at...
2 Timothy 2:25 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

In meekness instructing those that (k) oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; (k) He means those who do not yet see the truth.
2 Timothy 2:25 - 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 2:25 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

meekness . See 1 Corinthians 4:21 . instructing. Greek. peideuo, which means to train. child, and so to chastise, chasten. Compare Acts 22:3 ; 2 Corinthians 6:9 ; Hebrews 12:6 . those tha...
2 Timothy 2:25 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

25 If sometime God grant to them repentance This expression, “If sometime,” or “If perhaps,” points out the difficulty of the case, as being nearly desperate or beyond hope. Paul therefore m...
2 Timothy 2:25 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2250 THE GREAT ENDS OF THE MINISTRY 2 Timothy 2:25-26 . In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the...
2 Timothy 2:25 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; Those that oppose - Αντιδιατιθεμενους. This seems to refer to th...
2 Timothy 2:25 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; Instructing, х paideuonta ( G3811 )] - 'disciplining...
2 Timothy 2:25 - 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 2:25 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves. — By “those that oppose themselves,” St. Paul alludes scarcely so much to those leading teachers of false doctrine as to those led away by them...
2 Timothy 2:25 - 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 2:25 - 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 2:25 - 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 2:25 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves ,.... To the truth; resist it and deny it; or contradict some other tenets and principles of theirs, or the Scriptures, which they themselves all...
2 Timothy 2:25 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; Ver. 25. Those that oppose themselves ] Though they should d...
2 Timothy 2:25 - 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 2:25 - 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 2:25 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Cautions against Contention. A. D. 66. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness...
2 Timothy 2:25 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; without passion better informing such as have sucked in an error, not reviling them, but gently instructing them, and labouring to convince the...
2 Timothy 2:25 - 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 2:25 - 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 2:25 - 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 2:25 - 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 2:25 - 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 2:25 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Minister's Personal Conduct.
2 Timothy 2:25 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 John 5:16 ; 1 Peter 3:15 ; 1 Timothy 2:4 ; 1 Timothy 6:11 ; 2 Timothy 3:7 ; Acts 11:18 ; Acts 2:38 ; Acts 20:21 ; Acts 22:1-30 ; Acts 5:21 ; Acts 8:22 ; Ezekiel 11:19 ; Ezekiel 36:26 ;...
2 Timothy 2:25 - 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 2:25 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

In meekness — He has often need of zeal, always of meekness. If haply God — For it is wholly his work. May give them repentance — The acknowledging of the truth would then quickly follow.

2 Timothy 2:25 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:25 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Timothy 2:25 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:25 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Timothy 2:25 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:25 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

2 Timothy 2:25 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:25 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 2:25 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:25 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Timothy 2:25 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Timothy 2:25 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 2:25 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Timothy 2:25 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Timothy 2:25 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Timothy 2:25 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 2:25 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:25 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Timothy 2:25 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Timothy 2:25 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:25 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Timothy 2:25 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Timothy 2:25 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 2:25 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Timothy 2:25 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Timothy 2:25 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Timothy 2:25 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

2 Timothy 2:25 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes