2 Timothy 4:5 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. ”

2 Timothy 4:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But watch thou in all things - Be vigilant against error and against sin, and faithful in the performance of duty; See the Matthew 25:13 note; 1 Corinthians 16:13 note. Endure afflictions...
2 Timothy 4:5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(3) But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, (b) make full proof of thy ministry. (3) The wickedness and falling away of the world ought to cause faithful mini...
2 Timothy 4:5 - 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 4:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

watch . Greek. nepho. See 1 Thessalonians 5:6 . in. App-104. endure afflictions . suffer evil. Greek. kakopetheo. See 2 Timothy 2:8 . evangelist . Compare App-121. make full proof of...
2 Timothy 4:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

5 But watch thou in all things. He proceeds with the former exhortation, to the effect that the more grievous the diseases are, the more earnestly Timothy may labor to cure them; and that the...
2 Timothy 4:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. But watch thou in all things - It is possible to be overtaken in a fault, to neglect o...
2 Timothy 4:5 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Endure afflictions,— The heathens ascribed the patience and steadfastness of the Christians, in the midst of persecution, to mere obstinacy; but none of mankind ever had stronger reasons for what t...
2 Timothy 4:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. But ... thou - in contrast to the false teachers ( 2 Timothy 3:10 ). I am no l...
2 Timothy 4:5 - 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 4:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But watch thou in all things. — “But do thou,” continued St. Paul, “do thou be watchful.” The Greek word translated “watch thou,” signifies literally, be sober. It has been well paraphrased, “Kee...
2 Timothy 4:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 35 THE PARADOXICAL EXULTATION OF THE APOSTLE-HIS APPARENT FAILURE AND THE APPARENT FAILURE OF THE CHURCH-THE GREAT TEST OF SINCERITY. - 2 Timothy 4:5-8 ST. CHRYSOSTOM tells us that this...
2 Timothy 4:5 - 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 4:5 - 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 4:5 - 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 4:5 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

A FOUR-FOLD CHARGE ‘Be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.’ 2 Timothy 4:5 (R.V.) Here are four distinct thoughts. They are thoughts...
2 Timothy 4:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But watch thou in all things ,.... Relating to himself, his doctrine, and conversation; and to others, to feed the flock of God under his care, to know the state of them, and care for them; to give...
2 Timothy 4:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. Ver. 5. Endure afflictions, do the work ] Honor ministerii est in onere, dignitas...
2 Timothy 4:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But watch thou Both over thyself and flock, and withstand the beginnings of all these corruptions; let thy mind be awake and watchful; in all things Whatever thou art doing, let this be thy earne...
2 Timothy 4:5 - 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 4:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ministerial Duties; The Apostle's Joyful Expectation. A. D. 66. 1 I charge thee therefore be...
2 Timothy 4:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions: watching implieth: 1. A negation of sleep. 2. An industrious keeping ourselves awake for some end. Keep thyself from all sin, and from all idle...
2 Timothy 4:5 - 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 4:5 - 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 4:5 - 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 4:5 - 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 4:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Faithfulness in Office.
2 Timothy 4:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 5:6 ; 1 Timothy 4:12 ; 1 Timothy 4:15 ; 2 Timothy 1:8 ; 2 Timothy 2:10 ; 2 Timothy 2:3 ; 2 Timothy 3:10-12 ; Acts 20:30 ; Acts 20:31 ; Acts 21:8 ; Colossians 1:25 ; Coloss...
2 Timothy 4:5 - 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 4:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Watch — An earnest, constant, persevering exercise. The scripture watching, or waiting, implies steadfast faith, patient hope, labouring love, unceasing prayer; yea, the mighty exertion of all the...

2 Timothy 4:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:5 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Timothy 4:5 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:5 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Timothy 4:5 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:5 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Timothy 4:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 4:5 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Timothy 4:5 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Timothy 4:5 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Timothy 4:5 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 4:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Timothy 4:5 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

2 Timothy 4:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Timothy 4:5 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Timothy 4:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 4:5 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 4:5 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Timothy 4:5 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Timothy 4:5 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Timothy 4:5 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Timothy 4:5 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 4:5 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Timothy 4:5 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Timothy 4:5 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Timothy 4:5 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

2 Timothy 4:5 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes