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

“ And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. ”

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

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth - That is, the people themselves will turn away from the truth. It does not mean that the teachers would turn them away by the influence of thei...
2 Timothy 4:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And they shall turn away [their] ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto (a) fables. (a) To false and unprofitable doctrines which the world is now so bewitched with, that it would rather have...
2 Timothy 4:4 - 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 4:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

ears . hearing, as in 2 Timothy 4:3 . from . App-104. turned . See 1 Timothy 1:6 . unto . App-104. fables . myths. See 1 Timothy 1:4 .
2 Timothy 4:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. And they shall turn away their ears from the truth - The truth strips them of their vices, sacrifices their idol...
2 Timothy 4:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. The ear brooks not what is opposed to the lusts. Turned , х ektrapeesontai ( G1624 ] ( 1 Timothy 1:6...
2 Timothy 4:4 - 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 4:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth. — This was the punishment of those who would only listen to what was pleasing to them, and which flattered instead of reproved their way of life....
2 Timothy 4:4 - 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 4:4 - 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 4:4 - 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 4:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth ,.... The solid truths of the Gospel, not being able to bear the hearing of them: and shall be turned unto fables ; things idle, trifling, useles...
2 Timothy 4:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. Ver. 4. Turn their ears from the truth ] Aristotle writeth (De Mirabil. Auscult.) that vultures are killed w...
2 Timothy 4:4 - 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 4:4 - 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 4:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth; either in contempt, or scorn of it, as being delivered in too plain notions or style; or through impatience, not enduring their lusts should be t...
2 Timothy 4:4 - 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 4:4 - 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 4:4 - 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 4:4 - 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 4:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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

1 Timothy 1:4 ; 1 Timothy 4:7 ; 2 Peter 1:16 ; 2 Timothy 1:15 ; Acts 7:57 ; Hebrews 13:25 ; Proverbs 1:32 ; Titus 1:14 ; Zechariah 7:11
2 Timothy 4:4 - 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 4:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 Timothy 4:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 Timothy 4:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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

2 Timothy 4:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Timothy 4:4 - Wells of Living Water Commentary