Questions tagged [2-timothy]
Questions about the second letter of Paul to Timothy.
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What is the Greek Connotation of "shew thyself" in 2 Timothy 2:15?
2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV):
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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2 Timothy 1:9 Was grace given to us in Christ Jesus before angels were created?
2 Timothy 1
8Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, 9who has saved us and ...
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2 Timothy 3:16 and the Greek word for Doctrine
So we as Christians all know 2 Timothy 3:16, but when Paul says the Scripture is profitable for doctrine, what does that mean in the Greek? Is Paul saying that since Scripture is profitable for ...
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What is the hermeneutical interpretation of "dying with Christ" (2 Tim. 2:11)?
An excerpt from the Second Letter to Timothy reads:
2 Timothy 2:11: "It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him" (emphasis added).
I am wondering ...
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What is meant by "all Scripture" in 2 Timothy 3:16? [duplicate]
2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV):
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
What is meant by "all Scripture"? What specific books ...
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II Timothy 3:5 Dunamis
In II Timothy 3, Paul cautions Timothy that in the last days men will come:
Having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!
II Timothy 3:5 (NKJV)
The Greek word '...
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What is the meaning of "argue about words" in 2 Timothy 2:14?
Contemporary English Version 2 Timothy 2:
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Don't let anyone forget these things. And with God as your witness, you must warn them not to argue about words. These arguments don't help anyone. In ...
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Is 1 Corinthians 7:12 God-breathed?
1 Corinthians 7:12
New International Version
To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her.
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Does God grant repentance conditionally according to 2 Timothy 2:25?
2 Timothy 2:22:26 (ESV):
22 So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23 Have nothing to do with foolish, ...
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In 2 Timothy 1:6, what did Paul mean by "fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands"?
2 Timothy 1:6-7 (ESV):
6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and ...
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Is there room for interpreting John 17:5 as Jesus having notional/ideal pre-existence in light of 2 Timothy 1:9?
This question is inspired by a Biblical Unitarian article on Jesus' Pre-Existence. The thesis defended by the article is that Jesus had notional or ideal pre-existence in God's mind rather than a ...
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Who is Paul writing about here?
While reading the Bible, especially the following passage I started asking myself an obvious question: is this related to Timothy or me, the reader? I'm sorry for asking about very basic theology, but ...
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Fishers of men vs evangelist
English Standard Version Matthew 4:19
And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
English Standard Version 2 Timothy 4:5
As for you, always be sober-minded, endure ...
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What is the source of 2 Timothy 2:11-13?
New International Version
2 Timothy 2:
11 Here is a trustworthy saying:
If we died with him,
we will also live with him;
12 if we endure,
we will also reign with him.
If ...
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2 Timothy 1:9 us in Christ Jesus before time began?
2 Timothy 1:9 Berean Study Bible
He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
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In 1 Corinthians 15:26, what is the significance of καταργεῖται ("abolish") being a present indicative instead of a future?
[1Co 15:26 NASB] (26) The last enemy that will be abolished is death.
[1Co 15:26 MGNT] (26) ἔσχατος ἐχθρὸς καταργεῖται ὁ θάνατος
The context of 1 Corinthians 15 is a little difficult to sort out, ...
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2Timothy 1:18 (of the Lord) or (of Him)?
2Timothy 1:18 ASV;
(the Lord grant unto him to find mercy of the Lord in that day); and in how many things he ministered at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.
What is the meaning of the Lord?
Are ...
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Are these passages speaking of the same Alexander?
In 1 Timothy 1:20
20 Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to
Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.
In 2 Timothy 4:14-15
14 Alexander the coppersmith did ...
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Does Jesus Judge or Not?
There are many passages that appear to directly contradict each other. Here is a sample on the subject of judgement.
Jesus Judges no one:
John 3:17, 18 - For God did not send the Son into the world ...
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2 Timothy 3:1-9, isn't this the character of the Pharisees?
2 Timothy 3:1-9, (DRB):
1Know also this, that in the last days shall come dangerous times. 2Men shall be lovers of themselves, covetous, haughty, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ...
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Are verses like 2 Timothy 4:13 of exegetical and hermeneutic significance?
2 Timothy 4:13, (DRB):
13The cloak that I left at Troas, with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee: and the books, especially the parchments.
Are verses like this verse in the Bible of ...
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2 Timothy 2:12 and Jesus's Word in Mat. 10:33 are related? When is that "will deny" to occur?
If they are related, what is the warning and message to us in "pilgrims journey?
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2 Tim. 2: 12 -if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us;
Matt. 10:33- ...
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Is demas charged of apostasy?
2 Tim 4:10 King James Bible
For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.
Clarke's commentary on this ...
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Was Paul referring to the Torah in 2 Timothy 3:15?
What is Paul referring to when he says "scripture"?
Is he referring to the torah?
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Who is ever learning? (2 Timothy 3:7
2 Timothy 3:1-7 ESV)
1 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to ...
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Does Martin Smart’s Rule indicate that “Lord” and “God” have two referents at John 20:28?
In October 2000, "Smart's Rule," started as a parody of Sharp's Rule, was proposed on the B-GREEK list list by Martin Smart.
The rule states:
In the proper native[a] Koine Greek of the ...
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If we deny him, he will deny us?
2 Timothy 2:11-13 (RSVCE) has:
11 The saying is sure: If we have died with him, we shall also live with him;
12 if we endure, we shall also reign with him;
if we deny him, he also will deny us;
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What does it mean "All Scripture is God-breathed"?
2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.
To me the sentence is difficult to find the chronological order, ...
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Is the NLT interpretation/translation of Psalm 51:6 accurate?
[Psa 51:6 NLT] (6) But you desire honesty from the womb, teaching me wisdom even there.
Other translations render more literally as "hidden part" instead of "womb".
I'm wondering if this might be an ...
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Is infancy a better and more accurate translation? 2 Timothy 3:15
This particular verse
“and how from childhood (βρεφους) you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”
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Proper exegesis of 2 Timothy 3:12 and reading
I thought the normal translation of 2 Timothy 3:12 was pretty cut and dried. I never really questioned it deeply which is unusual because I do what I can using English language tools (since I am not a ...
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discussion φαιλόνην
discussion φαιλόνην
It has been suggested that the greek word φαιλόνην,as St Paul uses it in 2 Timothy 4:13 has a link to the shroud of Turin, as a early relic of Christianity; with links to the ...
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In 2 Timothy 1:10 what does it mean that Christ "brought life and immortality to light"?
[2Ti 1:10 NASB] but now has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,
[2Ti 1:10 MGNT] φανερωθεῖσαν ...
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2 Timothy 2:15 What is the importance of the word orthotomeo in the verse?
Is there a particular significance that orthotomeo is chosen, (as I understand it to mean, to cut out a single end product that is straight like a path or a straight mine shaft) as opposed to say ...
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In 2 Timothy 4:6-8 is Paul speaking of his death or of his "departure" per 1 Thessalonians 4:17)?
[2Ti 4:6-8 CSB] 6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time for my departure is close. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 ...
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Per Acts 5, Acts 11 and 2 Timothy 2, is repentance a gift?
Acts 5:31 (KJV)
31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a
Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Acts 11:18 (KJV)
When they heard these ...
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In 2 Timothy 1:7 what is a "spirit of fear"?
KJV 2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear;
but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Also, it appears that the "spirit of fear" is what was NOT given and that what WAS ...
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In 2 Timothy 4:14-15 did Paul love Alexander the coppersmith who did him great harm? [closed]
Matt. 5:44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
What does this verse mean? What is the extent of it? Does it apply when
1) someone opposes our teaching?
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2 Timothy 2:13 - Impossibility for God?
I've been discussing the meaning of God's omnipotence with a friend. I have always understood it to mean that God can do anything, but not things that are outside of His nature (i.e., omnipotence ...
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Are 2 Corinthians 3:6 and 2 Timothy 3:16 contradictory or complementary?
In 2 Cor 3:6 Paul draws a strong contrast between letter and spirit/breath:
NIV 2 Cor 3:6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new
covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit (breath); ...
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Grammatically, is 2 Timothy 3:16-17 inclusive or exclusive?
This closely related question has an answer that tries to argue in a theological point of view. However, I would like to discuss this topic from a purely grammatical perspective.
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In 2 Timothy 4:6 what is the meaning of the phrase "drink offering"?
2 Timothy 4 (NASB)
[6]For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.
Leviticus 23 (NASB)
[13]Its grain offering shall then be two-tenths of an ...
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In 2 Timothy 2:6, does the farmer work first or partake first?
2 Timothy 2:6 is usually translated as if it were summarizing The Little Red Hen:
New International Version 2 Tim 2:6 The hardworking farmer should be
the first to receive a share of the crops.
You ...
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In 2 Timothy 4:5, what is "the job of an evangelist"?
The word "evangelist" (εὐαγγελιστής) appears only 3 times in the NT:
Act 21:8 On the next day we departed and came to Caesarea, and we
entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one ...
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Meaning of "ἄρτιος"(artios) in II Tim 3:17
II Tim 3:17 says,
"ἵνα ἄρτιος ᾖ ὁ τοῦ θεοῦ ἄνθρωπος πρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἐξηρτισμένος".(TR Stephanus-1550)
"That complete might be the of God man towards every work good, having been fully ...
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In 2 Timothy 2:16 to what false teaching is Paul referring when he says Hymenaeus and Philetus taught that "the resurrection has already happened"?
In 2 Timothy 2:16-18 (ESV) Paul writes:
But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and ...
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2 Tim. 1:12: παραθήκην v. 2 Tim. 1:14: παρακαταθήκην
Is there a similarity between παραθήκην in 2 Tim. 1:12 and παρακαταθήκην in 2 Tim. 1:14? What do they refer to in each passage?
I have used the Textus Receptus for the basis of this question.
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Does 2 Tim.1:16-18 imply that Onesiphorus is already dead?
Does the Greek text of 2 Tim. 1:16-18 imply that Onesiphorus had already been dead by the time of writing these words?:
The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft
refreshed me, ...
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What is the meaning of "whom I serve from my forefathers" in 2 Timothy 1:3?
I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; (2 Timothy 1:3, KJV) (Emphasis added)
What does "whom ...
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In 2 Tim. 3:16, what is the meaning of the phrase "for correction"?
The King James Version of 2 Tim. 3:16 states:
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
The Greek ...
