that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
CHAPTER 3 2 Timothy 3:1-7 1. This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come: 1. Illhud autem scito, quod in exremis diebus instabunt tempora periculosa (vel. gravia) 2. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 2. Erunt enim homines sui amantes, avari, fastuosi, superbi, maledici, parentibus immorigeri, ingrati, impii, 3.
Commenting on 2 Timothy 3:1-17
Here the apostle, to confirm Timothy in that way wherein he walked, I. Sets before him his own example, which Timothy had been an eye-witness of, having long attended Paul (Ti2 3:10): Thou hast fully known my doctrine. The more fully we know the doctrine of Christ and the apostles, the more closely we shall cleave to it; the reason why many sit loose to...
Commenting on 2 Timothy 3:10-17
Verse 17. That the man of God may be perfect. The object is not merely to convince and to convert him; it is to furnish all the instruction needful for his entire perfection. The idea here is, not that any one is absolutely perfect, but that the Scriptures have laid down the way which leads to perfection, and that if any one were perfect, he...