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An Early Church Anthem
Several commentators note the poetic and rhythmic structure of this passage, suggesting it was a well-known early Christian hymn or creed. Ellicott calls it a 'well-known watchword' used in solemn assemblies. This means Paul wasn't introducing a new idea, but reminding Timothy of a core, shared truth that sustained the early church.
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2 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Timothy 2:11
18th Century
Theologian
It is a faithful saying. Or, rather, that which he was about to say was worthy of entire credence and profound attention. See Barnes on [R…
AT Robertson
On 2 Timothy 2:11
Faithful is the saying (πιστος ο λογος). The saying which follows here though it can refer to the preceding as in [Reference 1 Tim…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Timothy 2:11
19th Century
Bishop
For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him.—The last sentence ended with the words “eternal glory”—the goal, the end…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Timothy 2:10–12
19th Century
Preacher
The world does not love Christ, or his gospel, an atom more today than it did in Paul's day. The carnal mind is still enmity against G…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Timothy 2:11
For “here is a trustworthy saying,” see comment on 1 Timothy 1:15. In this case, the trustworthy saying is the following three verses, …
John Calvin
On 2 Timothy 2:11
16th Century
Theologian
A faithful saying. He prefaces the statement he is about to make, because nothing is more contrary to the inclination of the flesh than th…
John Gill
On 2 Timothy 2:11
17th Century
Pastor
It is a faithful saying
This may refer either to what goes before, that all things, all reproaches and sufferings, t…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Timothy 2:8–13
17th Century
Minister
Let suffering saints remember, and look to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of their faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the …