2 Timothy 4:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Timothy 4:9.— After Timothy had settled affairs where he was, the apostle orders him to repair to him with all speed; for all his other companions, except Luke, were gone away from him. Timothy was to make Troas in his way to Rome, and to receive from Carpus several things which the apostle had left behind him; and he was to beware of Alexander, as one of the most dangerous Judaizers, 2 Timothy 4:9-15. He then acquaints Timothy, that he had made one apology, probably before Nero, or his praefect, and was in prospect of a second: that when he made his first apology all his companions had forsaken him; notwithstanding which, he undauntedly made known what he had so longpreached, and escaped with his life for that time, though he did not expect to escape when he should be called to make another apology. However, he was persuaded that he should do nothing unbecoming his character, 2 Timothy 4:16-18.