Text Commentaries by John MacArthur John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, as well as an author, conference Verses 1 and 2 identify the author (Paul) and the intended recipient (Timothy). 2 Timothy 2:16-18. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. Their word will eat as doth a canker. Gangrene. 2 Timothy 2 is the second chapter of the Second Epistle to Timothy in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The letter has been traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle, the last one written in Rome before his death (c. 64 or 67), addressed to Timothy. 1 Timothy 1:20 "Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme." It is a beautiful story, a story that could inspired renewed faith in any who might read it and sense the power of God’s grace to change an enemy into a friend. 14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] Hymenaeus and Philetus are mentioned as part of a group from Ephesus who had deviated from the "sound teachings" Paul mentioned earlier (2 Timothy 1:13; 1 Timothy 6:21). These verses tell a story of conversion and of transformation, of a life renewed by the inexhaustible love and grace of God. 2 Timothy 2:18, CSB: "They have departed from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and are ruining the faith of some." But For The Love Of God Scriptures: John 3:16; Matthew 4:8-10; 1 Timothy 2:3-4 The last time that I spoke to you I delivered a message about knowing THE Name. There are charges that it is the work of an anonymous follower, after Paul's death in the first century AD. 1 Timothy 2:5 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Timothy 2:5, NIV: "For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus," 1 Timothy 2:5, ESV: "For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," 1 Timothy 2:5, KJV: "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;" 2 Timothy 2:17. 2 Timothy 2:17 Context. The substitution of “gangrene” for “cancer” is an improvement, as giving the exact word used in the original, which expresses the meaning more forcibly than “cancer.” Cancer is sometimes very slow in its ravages, and may go on for years without causing serious harm. And … Continue reading "Commentary on 1 Timothy 1:12-17" 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Alexander … The metaphor changes from cutting a road (verse 15) to shooting an arrow at a target. “Hymenaeus and Alexander”: Hymenaeus is mentioned (in 2 Tim. Timothy had accompanied Paul on his missionary journey to But, before we do, let's take Biblical Commentary (Bible Study) 1 Timothy 1:12-17 EXEGESIS: THE BROAD CONTEXT: 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus belong to a category called the Pastoral Epistles, because they deal with pastoral issues. The name everyone will bow to and confess is THE Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 2:17), in connection with Philetus, another false teacher. Sermon 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Praying For Others 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Praying For Others Dr. Philip W. McLarty As you can see, the topic of the sermon is praying for others, and that's what I'd like for us to think about this morning. Needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth the word truth! 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