2 Timothy 2:14

“Of these things put them in remembrance, etc.] Meaning either his hearers, or those to whom he was to commit the things he had heard of the apostle, and who must expect to suffer afflictions, and endure hardships, for the sake of Christ, and his Gospel; wherefore to remind them of the above sayings might be of use and comfort to them. This clause is wanting in the Arabic version. Charging them before the Lord; the omniscient God, as in his sight, as they will answer it to him another day; (see <540521>1 Timothy 5:21 6:13), that they strive not about words; it became them to strive and contend for the form of sound words, for the wholesome words or doctrines of our Lord Jesus, but not about…”

“them--those over whom thou dost preside (Tit 3:1). charging--Greek, "testifying continually": "adjuring them." before the Lord-- (Ti1 5:21). that they strive not about words--rather, "strive with words": "not to have a (mere) war of words" (Ti2 2:23-24; Ti1 6:4) where the most vital matters are at stake (Ti2 2:17-18; Act 18:15). The oldest manuscripts put a stop at "charging them before the Lord" (which clause is thus connected with "put them in remembrance") and read the imperative, "Strive not thou in words," &c. to no profit--not qualifying "words"; but Greek neuter, in apposition with "strive in words," "(a thing tending) to no profit," literally, "profitable for nothing"; the opposite…”

“Of these things put them in remembrance - These great principles in regard to the kingdom of Christ. They would be as useful to others as they were for Timothy, to whom they were specially addressed. Charging them before the Lord - In the presence of the Lord, implying that it was a very important matter; see the notes at 1 Timothy 1:18. That they strive not about words to no profit; - see the notes at 1Ti 1:6; 1 Timothy 6:4. But to the subverting of the hearers - Turning them away from the simplicity of faith. It is rare, indeed, that a religious controversy does not produce this effect, and this is commonly the case, where, as often happens, the matter in dispute is of little importance.…”

“Remind them - Who are under thy charge. O how many unnecessary things are thus unprofitably, nay hurtfully, contended for. 2 Timothy 2:15”

“2:14-26 Timothy must insist on the teaching of 2:8-13 and steer clear of the teaching and conduct of the false teachers. The heresy was probably the same as in 1 Tim 6:20-21.”

“put: Ti2 1:6; Pe2 1:13 charging: Ti2 4:1; Eph 4:17; Th1 4:1; Th2 3:6; Ti1 5:21, Ti1 6:13 that: Ti2 2:16, Ti2 2:23; Rom 14:1; Ti1 1:4, Ti1 1:6, Ti1 6:4, Ti1 6:5; Tit 3:9-11 to no: Sa1 12:21; Jer 2:8, Jer 2:11, Jer 7:8, Jer 16:19, Jer 23:32; Hab 2:18; Mat 16:26; Ti1 4:8; Heb 13:9 the subverting: Jer 23:36; Act 13:10, Act 15:24; Gal 1:7; Tit 3:11 2 Timothy 2:15”