Saturday, 5 May 2018

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Paul has just spoken of his coming death, being poured out as a drink offering. This referred to the time of his departure. Now he reflects on the conduct of his life in Christ leading up to that point.… Read the rest

Friday, 4 May 2018

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 2 Timothy 4:6

Here we have a strong contrast between “But you” of verse 4:5 and “For I” of this verse. Paul has exhorted Timothy to be watchful, to endure, to carry on his work, and to fulfill his ministry.… Read the rest

Thursday, 3 May 2018

But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5

Paul now returns to Timothy as a contrast to those described in verses 3 & 4. In verse 2, he had said, “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season.… Read the rest

Wednesday, 2 May 2018

…and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. 2 Timothy 4:4

Paul now describes the result of what will come upon those who will not endure sound doctrine, who have itching ears, and who thus heap up teachers for themselves.… Read the rest

Tuesday, 1 May 2018

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 2 Timothy 4:3

The word “For” is given to show Timothy why he needed to preach the word, and to be ready at all times to convince, rebuke, and exhort.… Read the rest