2 Timothy 2:26 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. ”

2 Timothy 2:26 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And that they may recover themselves - Margin, “awake.” The word which is rendered “recover” in the text, and “awake” in the margin - ἀνανήψωσιν ananēpsōsin - occurs nowhere else in the...
2 Timothy 2:26 - 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 2:26 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

recover themselves. Literally become sober again. Greek. ananepho . Compare 2 Timothy 4:5 . snare. See 1 Timothy 3:7 . taken captive . Greek. z ogreo, See Luke 6:10 . by. App-104. a...
2 Timothy 2:26 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

26 And deliverance from the snare of the devil Illumination is followed by deliverance from the bondage of the devil; for unbelievers are so intoxicated by Satan, that, being asleep, they do...
2 Timothy 2:26 - 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 2:26 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. And that they may recover themselves - The construction of this verse is extremely diff...
2 Timothy 2:26 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

And that they may recover themselves— And that they may awaken out of the snare of the devil, who have been taken captive by him at his pleasure. In order to understand the beautiful image before...
2 Timothy 2:26 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. Recover themselves, х ananeepsoosin ( G366 )] - 'awake up to soberness;' name...
2 Timothy 2:26 - 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 2:26 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

That they may recover themselves. — The literal meaning of the Greek word rendered “that they may recover themselves” is. that they may awake from drunkenness. The English version, however, gives...
2 Timothy 2:26 - 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 2:26 - 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 2:26 - 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 2:26 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And that they may recover themselves ,.... Or "awake", and come to themselves, and appear to be sober, and in their right mind: the metaphor is taken from drunken men, who are overcharged, and are n...
2 Timothy 2:26 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. Ver. 26. Recover themselves ] ανανηψωσι. Put away their spiritual drunkenness, 1 S...
2 Timothy 2:26 - 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 2:26 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Cautions against Contention. A. D. 66. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness...
2 Timothy 2:26 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; And that they may recover themselves ; the Greek word ananhqwsin properly signifieth to awake out of a drunken sleep. A state of sin is a kind of drunkenness, in which men have lost the use...
2 Timothy 2:26 - 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 2:26 - 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 2:26 - 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 2:26 - 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 2:26 - 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 2:26 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Minister's Personal Conduct.
2 Timothy 2:26 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 15:34 ; 1 Timothy 1:20 ; 1 Timothy 3:7 ; 1 Timothy 6:10 ; 1 Timothy 6:9 ; 2 Corinthians 2:11 ; 2 Peter 2:18-20 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 ; Acts 26:18 ; Acts 5:3 ; Colossians 1...
2 Timothy 2:26 - 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 2:26 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Who — At present are not only captives, but asleep; utterly insensible of their captivity.

2 Timothy 2:26 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:26 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:26 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Timothy 2:26 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:26 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

2 Timothy 2:26 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:26 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Timothy 2:26 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 2:26 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:26 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Timothy 2:26 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Timothy 2:26 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 2:26 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Timothy 2:26 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Timothy 2:26 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Timothy 2:26 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:26 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Timothy 2:26 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Timothy 2:26 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:26 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Timothy 2:26 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Timothy 2:26 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 2:26 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Timothy 2:26 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Timothy 2:26 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Timothy 2:26 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

2 Timothy 2:26 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes