Chapter Note Matthew Henry Commentary (Complete)
S E C O N D T I M O T H Y.
CHAP. IV.
In this chapter, I. Paul with great solemnity and earnestness presses Timothy to the diligent and conscientious discharge of his work and office as an evangelist; and the charge given to him all gospel ministers are to take to themselves, 2 Timothy 4:1 - 5 . II. The reason of his concern in this case, Why must Timothy now be instant in season, c., in a particular manner? Because the church was likely to be deprived of the apostle's labours, for his departure was at hand, 2 Timothy 4:6 - 8 . III. Divers particular matters, with a hint and caution, about Alexander the coppersmith, 2 Timothy 4:9 - 15 . IV. He informs him of what befel him at his first answer though men forsook him, the Lord stood by him, and this encouraged him to hope for future deliverance 2 Timothy 4:16 - 18 ) And then he concludes with salutations and a benediction, 2 Timothy 4:19 - 22 .
Book Note Matthew Henry Commentary (Complete)
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EXPOSITION,
W I T H P R A C T I C A L O B S E R V A T I O N S,
OF THE SECOND EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO
T I M O T H Y.
T HIS second epistle Paul wrote to Timothy from Rome, when he was a prisoner there and in danger of his life; this is evident from these words, I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand,2 Timothy 4:62 Timothy 4:6 . It appears that his removal out of this world, in his own apprehension, was not far off, especially considering the rage and malice of his persecutors; and that he had been brought before the emperor Nero, which he calls his first answer, when no man stood with him, but all men forsook him,2 Timothy 4:162 Timothy 4:16 . And interpreters agree that this was the last epistle he wrote. Where Timothy now was is not certain. The scope of this epistle somewhat differs from that of the former, not so much relating to his office as an evangelist as to his personal conduct and behaviour.
