2 Timothy 2 - Study the King James Bible

Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

son . App-108 .
be strong . Greek. endunamoo . See Acts 9:22 , and compare Ephesians 6:10 .
in . App-104 . grace. App-184 .
Christ Jesus . App-98 .

And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

of . App-104 .
among = by means of. App-104 . 2 Timothy 2:1 .
the same = these. faithful. App-160 .
men. App-123 .
who = such as.
able competent. See 2 Corinthians 2:16 (sufficient).
others . App-124 . No reference to bishops and ecclesiastical organizations. All these have failed.

Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

endure hardness . Greek. kakopatheo . Literally suffer
evil . Here, 2 Timothy 2:9 ; 2 Timothy 4:5 , James 5:13 .
Jesus Christ . The texts read "Christ Jesus", as 2 Timothy 2:1 .

No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

No man No one. Greek. oudeis.
warreth . Compare 1 Timothy 1:18 .
entangleth . Greek empteko. Only here and 2 Peter 2:20 .
affairs . Greek. pragmateia. Only here.
life . App-170 .
that = in order that. Greek hina .
hath chosen , &c. = chose, &c. Greek. stratoiogeo. Only here. The Master's "Well done" is the reward.

And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

if . App-118
a man = any one. App-123 .
also strive = strive also,
strive for masteries = contend in the games. Greek. athteo . Only here.
not . App-105 .
crowned . Greek. stephanoo. Only here and Hebrews 2:7 , Hebrews 2:9 . The crown was of wild olive or laurel leaves.
except = if ( ean )., not (m5). lawfully. See 1 Timothy 1:8 .

The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

first , &c. = the first to partake.

Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

Lord . App-98 .
give . The texts read shall give".

Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

that . Omit.
Jesus Christ . App-98 . The thoughts of Timothy are directed to the person of Jesus Christ, as well as to His work. Compare Hebrews 3:1 ; Hebrews 3:12 , Hebrews 3:3 ; Hebrews 3:7 , Hebrews 3:8 . App-104 .
David . Compare Romans 1:3 ,
was . Omit.
raised . App-178 .
from the dead . App-139 .
according to . App-104 .
gospel, App-140 .

Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

Wherein = In (Greek. en) which.
suffer trouble . Greek. kakopatheo, no in 2 Timothy 2:3 .
evil doer . Greek. kakourgos. Only here and Luke 23:32 , Luke 23:33 , Luke 23:39 (of the malefactors crucified with the Lord). For the other word for evil doer, kopoios, see John 18:30 .
unto = as for as. Greek. mechri.
word . App-121 .
God. App-98 .

10.

Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

Therefore = On account of ( App-104 . 2 Timothy 2:2 ) this.
for. sakes . App-104 . 2 Timothy 2:2 .
may also = also may.
with . App-10 .
eternal . App-151 .
glory. See p. 1511.

11.

It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:

It is , &c. = Faithful is the saying. The fourth occurance. See 1 Timothy 1:15 .
saying = word. App-121 . if. App-118 . a,
be dead with = died with (Greek. sunapotinesko) Him. See 2 Corinthians 7:3 .
also live , &c. = live together also with (Greek. suzab) Him. See Romans 6:8 .

12.

If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:

suffer . Same as "endure", 2 Timothy 2:10 .
also reign , to. = reign together also, to. Greek. sumbasileuo . Only here and 1 Corinthians 4:8 .

13.

If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

believe not = are unbelieving. Greek. apieteo. Acts 28:24 .
abideth . See p. 1511.
He . The texts prefix "For".
cannot = is not ( App-105 .) able to.

14.

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

put, &c. Greek. hupomimnesko See John 14:26 .
charging = earnestly testifying to. Greek. diamarturomai See Acts 2:40 .
the Lord . Some texts read "God strive. about words. Greek. logomacheo. Only here. The noun in 1 Timothy 6:4 .
not . App-105 .
to . App-104 .
no profit = nothing (Greek. oudeis) profitable (Greek. chresimos . Only here).
to. App-104 .
subverting . Greek. katastrophe. Only here and 2 Peter 2:6 .

15.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Study = Be diligent. Greek spoudazo. See Galatians 1:2 , Galatians 1:10 .
shew = present, as Colossians 1:22 , Colossians 1:28 .
approved . Greek. dokimos . See Romans 14:18 .
unto = to Dative case.
workman . Greek. engrates. This word is translated "labourer ten times; "worker", or "workman", six times. that, &c. = without cause for shame. Greek. anepaischuntos . Only here.
rightly dividing . Greek. orthofomeo. Only here.

16.

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

shun . Greek. periistemi . See Acts 25:7 .
profane . See 1 Timothy 1:9 .
vain babblings . See 1 Timothy 6:20 .
increase = advance. Greek. prokopto. See Romans 13:12 ,
unto , App-104 .
ungodliness . App-128 .

17.

And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

eat . Literally have pasture (Greek. nome. Only here and John 10:9 ),
canker = gangrene. Greek. gangraina. Only here.
Hymenesus Compare 1 Timothy 1:20
Philetue , Nothing is known of him.

18.

Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

Who = For they.
concerning . App-104 .
have . Omit.
erred . See 1 Timothy 1:6 .
resurrection . App-178 .
is past = has taken place.
overthrow = overturn. Greek. anatrepo. Only here end Titus 1:11 .
faith . App-150 .
Some . App-124 .

19.

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

the foundation , &c, = God's firm foundation.
sure = firm. Greek. stereos .
Here; Hebrews 5:12 , Hebrews 5:14 ; 1 Peter 5:9 . Compare Acts 16:5 .Colossians 2:5 ,
Lord . App-98 .
knoweth = knew. App-132 . A reference here to Numbers 16:5 .
Christ. The texts read "the Lord". as above.
from . App-104 .
iniquity . App-128 . May allude to Numbers 16:26 .

20.

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

also , &c. = wooden also. of wood wooden. Greek. xulinos . Only here and Revelation 9:20 .
of earth . Greek. ostrakinos, See 2 Corinthians 4:7 .
to . App-104 .

21.

If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.

purge = thoroughly purge. Greek ekkathairo. See 1 Corinthians 5:7 ,
unto . App-104 .
meet = useful or profitable. Greek. euchrestos, Only here, 2 Timothy 4:11 .Philippians 1:11 .
Master's . App-98 .

22.

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

youthful = the youthful. Greek. neoterikos. Only here.
righteousness . App-191 .
charity . App-135 .
out of . App-104 .

23.

But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

foolish = the foolish. Greek. moros. See 1 Corinthians 1:25 .
unlearned = uninstructed, and so, trifling. Greek. apaidentos . Only here in N.T., but occurs in the Septuagint several times translated "fools",
questions . Greek. zetesis . See Acts 26:30 .
avoid = reject, or refuse. See 1 Timothy 4:7 ,
knowing . App-182 .
gender = beget.
strifes . Greek. mache . See 2 Corinthians 7:5 .

24.

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

servant . App-190 .:2.
strive. Greek. machomai. See Acts 1:26 .
gentle. See 1 Thessalonians 2:2 .
unto. App-104 .
apt to teach. 1 Timothy 3:2 .
patient. Literally enduring evil. Greek. anexikakos Only here.

25.

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

meekness . See 1 Corinthians 4:21 .
instructing. Greek. peideuo, which means to train a child, and so to chastise, chasten. Compare Acts 22:3 . 2 Corinthians 6:9 . Hebrews 12:6 .
those that , &c. = the opposers. Greek. antidiatithemi . Only here.
if . . . peradventure = lest at any time. Greek. a pots.
will = should.
repentance. App-111 .
acknowledging. App-132 .

26.

And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

recover themselves. Literally become sober again. Greek. ananepho . Compare 2 Timothy 4:5 .
snare. See 1 Timothy 3:7 .
taken captive . Greek. z ogreo, See Luke 6:10 .
by. App-104 .
at = unto. App-104 .
will . App-102 . The pronouns "him" and "his" have not the same reference. The first refers to the servant, the second to God, and the meaning of the passage is, the distill stirs up those lie has ensnared to oppose, lest God should give them repentance, and lest, having been taken captive by God's servant, they should escape the snare, to do the will of God.