Sunday, 22 April 2018

…persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra—what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me. 2 Timothy 3:11

In this verse, Paul continues with his list of things which Timothy “carefully followed.” He had followed Paul in his doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, and perseverance.… Read the rest

Saturday, 21 April 2018

But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, 2 Timothy 3:10

Paul now contrasts Timothy with those who are “always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” He says of him, “But you have carefully followed my doctrine.” It is important to know the true intent of this word is “followed.” The older KJV says, “But you have fully known my doctrine.” That fails to convey the meaning of Paul’s words.… Read the rest

Friday, 20 April 2018

…but they will progress no further, for their folly will be manifest to all, as theirs also was. 2 Timothy 3:9

Paul, referring to those “men of corrupt minds” who are “disapproved concerning the faith,” of the previous verse, now says, “but they will progress no further.” He uses the same word as was used in 2 Timothy 2:16.… Read the rest

Thursday, 19 April 2018

Now as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, disapproved concerning the faith; 2 Timothy 3:8

Jannes and Jambres are the names of two of the “wise men and sorcerers” mentioned in Exodus 7:11 & 22. Though their names are not recorded in Scripture before this, the oral traditions of Israel kept them alive.… Read the rest

Wednesday, 18 April 2018

…always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 3:7

The Greek shows that this is still speaking of the “gullible women” of the previous verse. They are “always learning,” because they are looking to hear of a remedy for the sin in their lives.… Read the rest