2 Timothy Chapter 1

“Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, etc.] Not of men, nor by men, but by Jesus Christ, from whom he was sent; by whom he was qualified; in whose name he came, and ministered; and whom he preached. Of his name Paul, and of his office, as an apostle, (see Gill on “ <450101>Romans 1:1”) into which office he came by the will of God; not by the will of man, no, not of the best of men, of James, Cephas, or John, or any of the other apostles; nor by his own will, he did not thrust himself into this office, or take this honour upon himself; nor was it owing to any merits of his, which he always disclaims, but to the will…”

“This Epistle is the last testament and swan-like death song of Paul [BENGEL]. according to the promise of life . . . in Christ--Paul's apostleship is in order to carry into effect this promise. Compare "according to the faith . . . in hope of eternal life . . . promise," &c. (Tit 1:1-2). This "promise of life in Christ" (compare Ti2 1:10; Ti2 2:8) was needed to nerve Timothy to fortitude amidst trials, and to boldness in undertaking the journey to Rome, which would be attended with much risk (Ti2 1:8).”

“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, - See the notes at Romans 1:1. By the will of God - Called to be an apostle in accordance with the divine will and purpose; see the notes at Galatians 1:1. According to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus - In accordance with the great promise of eternal life through the Saviour; that is, he was called to be an apostle to carry out the great purpose of human salvation; compare Ephesians 3:6. God has made a promise of life to mankind through faith in the Lord Jesus, and it was with reference to this that he was called to the apostleship. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Whom I serve from my forefathers - That is, whom both I and my ancestors served. With a pure conscience - He always worshipped God according to his conscience, both before and after his conversion One who stands on the verge of life is much refreshed by the remembrance of his predecessors, to whom he is going. 2 Timothy 1:4”

“1:1-2 See study note on 1 Tim 1:1-2. 1:1 the life he has promised: See Rom 4:13-17. This letter to Timothy celebrates Christ’s resurrection (2 Tim 2:8) and the life that results from it (1:10) as the answer to the suffering and death of the godly (3:12). Paul’s own life demonstrates this hope (4:17-18).”

“an: Rom 1:1; Co2 1:1 the promise: Joh 5:24, Joh 5:39, Joh 5:40, Joh 6:40, Joh 6:54, Joh 10:28, Joh 17:3; Rom 5:21, Rom 6:23; Co2 1:20; Eph 3:6; Tit 1:2; Heb 9:15; Pe2 1:3, Pe2 1:4; Jo1 2:25, Jo1 5:11-13 2 Timothy 1:2”