To this end (εις τουτο). The godliness (ευσεβεια) of verse 8. See 2 Corinthians 6:10 as Paul's own commentary.

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For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, in making this truth known: that all might be saved, or that salvation was offered to al…

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach.—And for this end—to obtain this glorious promise, this highest blessedn…

Again we find the formula, “This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance” (cf. comment on 1:15). In this case, it most likely refers …

For in this we both labor and suffer reproaches. This is an anticipation by which he answers the question, “Are not believers the most mis…

For therefore we both labour Not in the word and doctrine, though they did; nor in the exercise of internal godliness, th…

Outward acts of self-denial benefit little. What will it benefit us to mortify the body, if we do not mortify sin? No diligence in mere outward thi…

Previously, the Apostle rejected superstitious abstinence from goods. Here, he commands Timothy to present this teaching to the brothers. He first …