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In its own times (καιροις ιδιοις). Locative case. May be "in his own times." See 2:6. Clearly not for us to figure out.
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Which in his times he shall show. Which God will reveal at such times as he deems best. It is implied here that the time is unknown to men…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Yet.—The original is simply And, which is much more beautiful, implying that this very withdrawal from brotherly fellowsh…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
God will “bring about” (lit., “display”; GK 1259) this Second Coming “in his own time.” The return of Christ will be God’s final display to the wor…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Which in his seasons he will show. We are commonly hasty in our wishes and are not far from prescribing a day and hour to God, as if we sh…
John Gill
JohnGill
Which in his times he shall show
For though the time of Christ's appearing is unknown, yet the thing itself is certai…
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 gave specific instructions to Timothy, commanding him to observe them until the coming of Christ. Therefore, he n…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson