2 Timothy 4:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; ”

2 Timothy 4:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For the time will come ... - Probably referring to the time mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:1 , following. When they will not endure sound doctrine - Greek, “healthful doctrine;” i. e., doctrine co...
2 Timothy 4:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(2) For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; (2) Faithful pastors in times past took al...
2 Timothy 4:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

( c ) 2 Timothy 4:1-8 . Timothy's Duty in the Crisis. Threatened with such opposition ( 2 Timothy 3:1-9 ) and strengthened by such safeguards ( 2 Timothy 3:10-17 ), Timothy must persistently teach...
2 Timothy 4:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

time . season. come . be. not . App-106. sound . the sound. See 1 Timothy 1:10 . doctrine . Greek. didaskalia , as 1 Timothy 4:6 . after . App-104. heap . Greek. episoreuo. Only her...
2 Timothy 4:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

3 For there will be a time (193) From the very depravity of men he shews how careful pastors ought to be; for soon shall the gospel be extinguished, and perish from the remembrance of men,...
2 Timothy 4:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; For the time will come - There is a time coming...
2 Timothy 4:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For the time will come— This is another hint of the introduction of the grand apostacy, and it has been verified to an amazing degree. That is sound doctrine which promotes a holy life: it is the...
2 Timothy 4:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; For - Make the most of the present time...
2 Timothy 4:3 - 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 4:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine. — Timothy must bear in mind that things in the Church of Christ on earth will not change for the better. The great drag-net of the C...
2 Timothy 4:3 - 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 4:3 - 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 4:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) В¶ 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; (2) Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season...
2 Timothy 4:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For the time will come ,.... This is a reason of the solemn charge above given: the time referred to was future, when the apostle wrote, but quickly came on; and the characters of it have appeared m...
2 Timothy 4:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; Ver. 3. Sound doctrine ] Which, as honey,...
2 Timothy 4:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Having, in the preceding chapter, explained to Timothy the duties of his office, as an evangelist, the apostle now proceeds solemnly to charge him, in the presence of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ...
2 Timothy 4:3 - 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 4:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ministerial Duties; The Apostle's Joyful Expectation. A. D. 66. 1 I charge thee therefore be...
2 Timothy 4:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

For the time will come; this time always was, (as appears by the writings of the prophets), but it will come more and more; as the world grows older, it will grow more mad. When they, very many t...
2 Timothy 4:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 2 Timothy 4:1 . I charge thee before God. —As in 2 Timothy 2:14 . The word of itself does not mean to swear, but only as connected with “in the presence of God.”...
2 Timothy 4:3 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Timothy 3:1-7 . This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, untha...
2 Timothy 4:3 - 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 4:3 - 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 4:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Faithfulness in Office.
2 Timothy 4:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 2:1 ; 1 Corinthians 2:4 ; 1 Kings 18:22 ; 1 Kings 22:18 ; 1 Kings 22:8 ; 1 Timothy 1:10 ; 1 Timothy 4:1-3 ; 2 Chronicles 16:10 ; 2 Chronicles 16:9 ; 2 Chronicles 18:4 ; 2 Chr...
2 Timothy 4:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Life's Backward and Forward Look 2 Timothy 4:1-8 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. There is a time when we should not look backward. (1) We should not look back with a heart of longing after the fleshpot...
2 Timothy 4:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

For they will heap up teachers — Therefore thou hast need of "all longsuffering." According to their own desires — Smooth as they can wish. Having itching ears — Fond of novelty and variety, which...

2 Timothy 4:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Timothy 4:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Timothy 4:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Timothy 4:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 4:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Timothy 4:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Timothy 4:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 4:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Timothy 4:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Timothy 4:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Timothy 4:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 4:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Timothy 4:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Timothy 4:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Timothy 4:3 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Timothy 4:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 4:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Timothy 4:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Timothy 4:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Timothy 4:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

2 Timothy 4:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes