A.T. Robertson Commentary 2 Timothy 3:4

A.T. Robertson Commentary

2 Timothy 3:4

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

2 Timothy 3:4

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"traitors, headstrong, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God;" — 2 Timothy 3:4 (ASV)

Traitors (προδοτα). Old word (from προδιδωμ), in N.T. only here, Luke 6:16; Acts 7:52.

Headstrong (προπετεις). Old word (from προ and πιπτω), falling forward, in N.T. only here and Ac 19:36.

Puffed up (τετυφωμενο). Perfect passive participle of τυφοω. See 1 Timothy 3:6.

Lovers of pleasure (φιληδονο). Literary Koine word (φιλοσ, ηδονη), only here in N.T.

Lovers of God (φιλοθεο). Old word (φιλοσ, θεος), only here in N.T.