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The Antidote to Arguments
Commentators note that Paul's instruction to avoid 'striving about words' immediately follows a reminder of core gospel truths. They explain that the best way for believers to avoid getting sidetracked by pointless debates is to continually focus on the foundational, soul-inspiring truths of sharing in Christ's suffering and future glory.
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2 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Timothy 2:14
18th Century
Theologian
Of these things put them in remembrance. These great principles in regard to the kingdom of Christ. They would be as useful to others as t…
AT Robertson
On 2 Timothy 2:14
That they strive not about words (μη λογομαχειν). Word apparently coined by Paul from λογομαχια (1 Timothy 6:4 which s…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Timothy 2:14
19th Century
Bishop
Of these things put them in remembrance.—A new division of the Epistle begins with this 14th verse. St. Paul has been urg…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Timothy 2:14
19th Century
Preacher
There are some Christians who need this exhortation given to them in these days, for they are always striving about words to no profit. Beware of t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Timothy 2:14
In these two verses Paul challenges Timothy to be an approved workman. He is to “keep reminding” the believers of the things about which Paul has b…
John Calvin
On 2 Timothy 2:14
16th Century
Theologian
Remind them of these things. The expression (ταῦτα) these things, is highly emphatic. It means that the summary of the gospel whi…
John Gill
On 2 Timothy 2:14
17th Century
Pastor
Of these things put them in remembrance
Meaning either his hearers, or those to whom he was to commit the things he …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Timothy 2:14–21
17th Century
Minister
Those disposed to argue commonly do so about matters of little importance. But strifes of words destroy the things of God. The apostle mentions som…