2 Timothy 4:10 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. ”

2 Timothy 4:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For Demas hath forsaken me - Demas is honorably mentioned in Colossians 4:14 ; but nothing more is known of him than what can be gathered from that place and this - that he was at first a friend...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For Demas hath forsaken me, having (d) loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. (d) Contented himself with this world.
2 Timothy 4:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Personal Requests and Personal News. Timothy's summons to Rome seems inconsistent with the discharge of the duties just enforced. If the letter is a unity, its main instructions may concern his c...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

De mas . See Colossians 4:14 . Phm. 2Ti 1:24. hath forsaken . forsook. Greek. eskateleipe . See Acts 2:22 . this , &c. the age that is now. world . App-129. unto . App-104. Crescens....
2 Timothy 4:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

10 Having embraced this world It was truly base in such a man to prefer the love of this world to Christ. And yet we must not suppose that he altogether denied Christ or gave himself up eith...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2260 APOSTASY OF DEMAS 2 Timothy 4:10 . Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world . TO have our minds well established with principles, is doubtless very desirable: but...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. Demas hath forsaken me - This is another proof of the posteri...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Having loved this present world,— If we consider St. Paul's present situation, we shall be inclined to believe that Demas was influenced to this conduct by a love to the present life, or wor...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. Demas - contracted from Demetrius: once a "fellow-lab...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

St. Paul's Last Messages and Counsels 1-8. The Apostle, knowing that his days are fast drawing to a close, exhorts Timothy to increased diligence and earnestness in his teaching, in view of the im...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For Demas hath forsaken me. — This once faithful companion of St. Paul had been with him during the first imprisonment of the Apostle at Rome ( Colossians 4:14 ; Philemon 1:24 ); but now, terrifie...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 36 THE PERSONAL DETAILS A GUARANTEE OF GENUINENESS. IT would scarcely be exceeding the limits of legitimate hyperbole to say that these two passages prove the authenticity and genuineness...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

The Victor's Final Charge 2 Timothy 4:1-12 To the end Paul held to the appearing of Jesus, though he might not live to see it; and it was to precede and usher in the coming of the Kingdom. The...
2 Timothy 4:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

As the result of these charges, the apostle shows what Timothy's attitude must be toward those over whom he has oversight. There are four things which he must do. "Preach the Word," "reprove," "rebuk...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(9) В¶ Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: (10) For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. (11) On...
2 Timothy 4:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For Demas hath forsaken me ,.... Of this person, 1 Thessalonians 4:14 . It does not appear by what is said in this clause, and in the following, that he entirely apostatized; he might forsake the...
2 Timothy 4:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. Ver. 10. Demas hath forsaken me ] Blazing comets, as long...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Do thy diligence Endeavour by all means; to come shortly unto me The apostle, now about to leave the world, wished to enjoy Timothy's company and conversation for a little while, both that that e...
2 Timothy 4:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The apostle writes this last chapter with a deepening sense in his soul of the nearness of his martyrdom; and it is most precious to observe how the solemnity of his charge to Timothy is mingled with...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostle's Directions to Timothy. A. D. 66. 9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: ...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He showeth the reason why he desired Timothy to come to him, because most of those who were with him were gone. For Demas hath forsaken me; some think this Demas is Demetrius, mentioned 3 John...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 2 Timothy 4:9 . Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me. —Make all possible speed to arrive, or on earth we shall not meet again. Perhaps, however, it was the lon...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Timothy 4:10 The Apostate. I. Consider the history and fall of Demas. Men live after they are dead, some in their good deeds, others in their bad. Many a man would have been unheard of, but for...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Timothy 4:1-2 . I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; preach the word; We are not to use such s...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 4:1 . I charge thee therefore before God preach the word. Paul speaks here as a dying man, soon to appear before the throne of God and the Lamb. Soldiers must not sleep in war without a...
2 Timothy 4:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

Come shortly unto me. Companionship I. Human companionships are very necessary. The ear thirsts for a friend’s voice; the heart hungers for a friend’s love. II. Human companionships are very...
2 Timothy 4:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Timothy 4:1 In the sight of God, and of Christ Jesus for therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, A.V. and T.R.; and by for at, A.V. and T.R. I charge thee (δι...
2 Timothy 4:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A Report Concerning Various Acquaintances and the First Hearing. Various personal matters:
2 Timothy 4:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 John 2:15 ; 1 John 2:16 ; 1 John 5:4 ; 1 John 5:5 ; 1 Timothy 6:10 ; 2 Corinthians 2:13 ; 2 Corinthians 7:6 ; 2 Corinthians 8:16 ; 2 Corinthians 8:6 ; 2 Peter 2:15 ; 2 Timothy 1:15 ; 2...
2 Timothy 4:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Demas — Once my fellowlabourer, Philemon 1:1 : Philemon 1:24 . Hath forsaken me. Crescens, probably a preacher also, is gone, with my consent, to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia, having now left Crete....

2 Timothy 4:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Timothy 4:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Timothy 4:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:10 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

2 Timothy 4:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Timothy 4:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 4:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Timothy 4:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Timothy 4:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Timothy 4:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 4:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Timothy 4:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Timothy 4:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Timothy 4:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 4:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Timothy 4:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Timothy 4:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Timothy 4:10 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Timothy 4:10 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Timothy 4:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 4:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Timothy 4:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Timothy 4:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Timothy 4:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Timothy 4:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes