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persecutions, and sufferings; those things that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; those persecutions that I endured. Out of them all the Lord delivered me.
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A Personal Reminder for Timothy
Commentators explain that Paul specifically mentioned persecutions in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra because this was Timothy's home region. Timothy likely witnessed these events or heard about them firsthand. Paul uses this shared, poignant memory to personally encourage his protégé, reminding him of the reality of suffering and the power of God he had seen from the beginning of his faith.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Persecutions. For the meaning of this word, refer to the comments on Matthew 5:10.
Afflictions. These were trials of other…
What things befell me (οια μο εγενετο). Qualitative relative (οια) referring to actual experiences of Paul (εγενετο, second aorist…
19th Century
Anglican
Persecutions, afflictions.—St. Paul adds "afflictions" to "persecutions"—for not only were his plans thwarted, his hopes baffled, …
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In sharp contrast to the above-mentioned people, Paul now addresses Timothy directly. “Know all about” (GK 4158) means to follow closely; Timothy h…
16th Century
Protestant
But out of them all the Lord delivered me. It is a consolation which mitigates the bitterness of afflictions, for they always have a happy…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch , &c.] In Pisidia; where the Jews that contradicted and bla…
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The more fully we know the doctrine of Christ, as taught by the apostles, the more closely we will hold fast to it. When we know the afflictions of…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle described the dangers to come in the last days and the causes from which they will arise. Here, he teaches that even in our…
