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Activity vs. True Knowledge
Commentators explain that the people described are constantly gathering information but never grasp the core truth of the gospel. They may learn about religious doctrines or new ideas, but as Albert Barnes notes, they "never become savingly acquainted with the system." This is a warning against mistaking religious busyness for a genuine relationship with Christ.
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2 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Timothy 3:7
18th Century
Theologian
Ever learning. That is, these "silly women;" for so the Greek demands. The idea is that they seem to be disciples. They put thems…
AT Robertson
On 2 Timothy 3:7
Never able to come to the knowledge of the truth (μηδεποτε εις επιγνωσιν αληθειας ελθειν δυναμενα). Pathetic picture of these hypn…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Timothy 3:7
19th Century
Bishop
Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.—A morbid love of novelty, and a hope to penetrate in…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Timothy 3:7
In the first five verses of this chapter Paul has been pointing out the characteristics of the false teachers in their love for money and pleasure.…
John Calvin
On 2 Timothy 3:7
16th Century
Theologian
Always learning, and yet they never can come to the knowledge of the truth. That fluctuation between various desires, of which he now spea…
John Gill
On 2 Timothy 3:7
17th Century
Pastor
Ever learning
Some new notion and practice or another: and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth; partly …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Timothy 3:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Even in gospel times there would be perilous times; because of persecution from without, and still more because of corruptions within. Men love to …