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Fight the good fight (αγωνιζου τον καλον αγωνα). Cognate accusative with present middle imperative of αγωνιζω, Pauline word ([Refe…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Fight the good fight of faith. The noble conflict in the cause of religion.
The allusion is to the contests at the Grecian games.
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
We command.—This is the fourth time this severe word is used in this very chapter. Perhaps “we order” might convey the meaning still more …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
“Fight the good fight” (GK 76 & 74) is a phrase taken from the field of athletics, such as “contend in the gymnastic games.” In the NT both words a…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Fight the good fight of faith. In the next epistle he says,
He who hath become a soldier doth not entangle himself with matters…
John Gill
JohnGill
Fight the good fight of faith
The apostle suggests to Timothy, that he had other busine to do than to mind the thing…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
It is unbecoming for any men, but especially men of God, to set their hearts on the things of this world; men of God should be occupied with the th…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
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Previously, the Apostle showed what kind of gain is suitable for Christians: namely, godline with contentment. Here he shows that those w…
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A.T. Robertson
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