A.T. Robertson Commentary 2 Timothy 3:9

A.T. Robertson Commentary

2 Timothy 3:9

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

A.T. Robertson Commentary

2 Timothy 3:9

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"But they shall proceed no further. For their folly shall be evident unto all men, as theirs also came to be." — 2 Timothy 3:9 (ASV)

They shall proceed no further (ου προκοψουσιν επ πλειον). Future active of προκοπτω. See 2:16.

Folly (ανοια). Old word (from ανοος, a privative and νους), want of sense, here only in N.T.

Evident (εκδηλος). Old word (εκ, δηλος, outstanding), here only in N.T.

Theirs (εκεινων). Of Jannes and Jambres (Exodus 7:12).