VI. For the phrase παριστάνειν τῷ θεῷ cp. Rightly dividing the word of truth — Duly explaining and applying the whole scripture, so as to give each hearer his due portion. Some people’s religion is merely relaxation. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/cgt/2-timothy-2.html. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hac/2-timothy-2.html. But it would not pray; the spirit of prayer was not in it, and that, for the very good reason--as he then clearly saw for the first time--that the spirit of prayer and piety did not compose it. Perhaps they are right, who, like Luther and Alford, consider that the figure had become almost lost sight of in common usage, and that the word had come to mean little more than to “manage” or “administer.” (Speaker’s Commentary. “I want to feel a great change of heart, and then I will believe.” Just so; you wish to make the fruit the root. x. l. 2 we have the term ογμον αγειν ορθον, — to draw, or make a straight furrow. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/scn/2-timothy-2.html. God has dealt with our guilt and shame by the cross. I want you to think about this text as it applies to our ordinary work. A. Or, as a steward (1 Corinthians 4:1) cutting and distributing bread among a household (Vitringa) (Luke 12:42). When you are invited to visit the death-bed of a man whose life has been self-indulgent and occasionally vicious, and you see the tears of repentance in his eyes, it is a blunder to read him an account of the last judgment in the 25th of Matthew; but it is rightly dividing the truth to open the 15th chapter of Luke, and tell him the touching story of the father’s love to his penitent prodigal son. Jesus diagnosed those who would not bear their cross daily and follow him as “ashamed of him” (Lk 9:26). It is that, in reality, they are not giving God their best. Thyself - as distinguished from those whom Timothy was to charge (2 Timothy 2:14). Barnes adds a thought that is worth bringing up. approved — tested by trial: opposed to “reprobate” (Titus 1:16). 1. White, 4:165.] One of the more disturbing interpretations of this verse is that women cannot be saved unless they have children. In Paul, Galatians 2:10; Ephesians 4:3(note); 1 Thessalonians 2:17. seems here better expressed: cf. Birch.). Has not every person an opportunity of reading the Bible?” (173) But Paul assigns to teachers the duty of dividing or cutting, (174) as if a father, in giving food to his children, were dividing the bread, by cutting it into small pieces. Could I go to the man in harshness and with severity? 1. It must be used in earnest and pushed home. He has chosen to make us righteous. But what I want about my religion is that it should be work. For biographical information on Timothy (see Introduction to 1 Timothy: Title). To show , [ parasteesai (Greek #3936)] - 'present,' as in Romans 12:1. The next words make the definition still more precise: ὀρθοτομοῦντα τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας] ὀρθοτομεῖν, ἅπαξ λεγ., is rightly explained by most as recte tractare (which is the actual translation of the Vulgate); but there is very great variety in the derivation of the notion. 1 Timothy 2:15. 1. Prepare well for each public occasion. This statement has puzzled commentators for two thousand years. Tell the sceptic the Divine parable of the humane Samaritan, and say, “If you copy the spirit of that man, you shall find it one of the gateways to God.” Would you influence for good a young man who is leaving home for the great city? Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible. He who would be a skilful workman in God’s building must take much pains with the foundation; but he must not dwell for ever on the first principles of the doctrine of Christ, but should endeavour to lead His people on to perfection in the knowledge of the truth. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ice/2-timothy-2.html. Robinson (Lexicon) renders it, “rightly proceeding as to the word of truth;” that is, rightfully and skillfully teaching the word of truth. First Timothy 2:15 is considered by some who study it as a statement to be dismissed as lacking authority and irreconcilable with other teachings of Scripture. (6) Nor do κενοτομία, κερτομία, mean cutting in the literal sense ( κεαρ, the heart is cut, metaphorically, by κερτομίαν), nor καινοτομέω, ῥυμοτομέω ἰθύτομος οἷμος. In this Bible study, we will scan the context to shed… You see,” he added, while brushing the instrument, “that the telephones at both ends of the wire must act in harmony or there will be no voice. Rightly dividing the word of truth.— The Vulgate, no doubt, has given in general the true sense of this expression, by rendering it, Recte tractantem verbum veritatis, "rightly handling the word of truth:" but it is not so easy to determine, whence in particular the metaphorical word ' Ορθοτομουντα, cutting aright, or straight, is taken. He resolved to attempt the task. In the third century, Clement of Alexandria (Stromata, 7), for instance, certainly uses the word in a sense in which the idea of “cutting” has been lost, when he writes orthotomia (a substantive) as an equivalent for orthodoxia—orthodoxy. There is a sense in which even in our obedience we would see God’s gracious hand guiding us and helping us to follow him. 2. When on his death-bed he said to some young ministers who were present, “The secret of my success is in these three things: 1. Much on kind and number of hearers. And it needs to be translated to merchants and lawyers, and mechanics, and every other class in society, in order that all may receive their portion in due season. BibliographyBengel, Johann Albrecht. To will full approval. "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". Read aloud various passages and portions. fugae, opposes. ), A young beginner at preaching, after throwing off a highly wrought, and, as he thought, eloquent gospel sermon in the pulpit, in the presence of a venerable pastor, solicited of his experienced friend the benefit of his criticisms upon the performance. 2 Timothy 2:15-19 New International Version (NIV). 1832. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hcc/2-timothy-2.html. λεγ. They are hungry, they are not getting what they need to exist, they are trying to operate in the world under prepared. And the corresponding substantive is also much more common in his Epistles than it is elsewhere. 2 Timothy 2:15. σπούδασον, be diligent [study]) A word suited to the character of the whole epistle.— σεαυτὸν, thyself) An antithesis to the work [2 Timothy 2:21], of which workman is the conjugate.— δόκιμον) approved unto God; not reprobate unto every good work, Titus 1:16, but having his work perfect, James 1:4. : implying the laboriousness of the office (2 Timothy 4:5). The difficulties attending its performance; which is the trial of sincerity. H. E. iv. If there isn"t proper preparation then the preparer is not properly prepared spiritually nor physically for the task at hand. is uncertain. dokimos. I. rightly dividing — “rightly handling” [Vulgate]; “rightly administering” [Alford]; literally, cutting “straight” or “right”: the metaphor being from a father or a steward (1 Corinthians 4:1) cutting and distributing bread among his children [Vitringa and Calvin], (Luke 12:42). To affirm (see Alford and Huther-Meyer) that the notion of “cutting” had been gradually lost, and that the word already in the time of St. Paul signified simply “to manage rightly,” “to treat truthfully without falsifying,” and that the exact opposite is to corrupt or adulterate the Word of God (2 Corinthians 2:17), seems premature. It is a hard thing to give up our money to God’s cause. I will tell you how far it ought to be work. First of all if you don"t prepare properly then your flock is not being properly fed. Approved - tested by trial [ dokimon (Greek #1384)]: opposed to "reprobate" [ adokimon (Greek #96): one who cannot stand the test] (Titus 1:16). BibliographyCoke, Thomas. as the translation of ישׁר (Piel) direct, make straight, make plain. one who will extend the word of truth among all others.— ὀρθοτομοῦντα) Here many are of opinion that the idea of cutting is implied; but the Vulgate translates it, “recte tractantem,” rightly treating or handling: an excellent rendering; comp. Now that gives a little emphasis for the under preparer - or should. σπούδασον σεαυτὸν δόκιμον παραστῆσαι τῷ θεῷ] σπουδάζειν expresses the eager striving, as in Ephesians 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 2:17, etc., and has a suggestion of making haste, 2 Timothy 4:9; 2 Timothy 4:21; Titus 3:12. δόκιμον, equivalent to probatus, tried, is absolute, and should not be taken with ἐργάτην (Luther, Mack). He laid his manuscript before him, and on his knees before God, undertook to make it into a prayer. Such a man will strive to be approved of God for his diligence, his earnestness, the anxious concentration upon the duties of the ministry of all the powers which God has given him. Now, the word of truth has to be taken to pieces wisely; it is not to be hacked or torn as by a wild beast, but rightly divided. We will not be ashamed if what we say we believe and how we live line up with each other. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. But they that give one part of the gospel to all, (the promises and comforts, suppose, to unawakened, hardened, and scoffing sinners,) have real need to be ashamed. (7) The meaning given by Chrys. of teachers perhaps from the parable in Matthew 20) unshamed (by his work being found unworthy: cf. They come to church because of the music, or come to church because of the pleasure of hearing the Word of God, and so on. This word is translated "labourer ten times; "worker", or "workman", six times. See on Acts 1:3; see on Romans 16:2; see on Ephesians 5:27. (W. “Thus Paul is not urging that Timothy correctly interpret Scripture but that he truly preach and teach the gospel, the word of truth , in contrast to the ‘word battles’ (v. The exact meaning of ὀρθοτομεῖν here (it does not occur elsewhere in the N.T.) "George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary". 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. BibliographyPett, Peter. The word of truth is, as it were, a road which is to be laid out straightly and truly.” So Ellicott. “Approved of God,” again, a minister should strive to be for his faithfulness. 1874-1909. Justification, by which the righteousness of Christ is imputed to us, is one blessing; sanctification, by which we ourselves are made personally righteous, is another blessing. 1. See on δοκιμή approvedness Romans 5:4; and see on δοκιμάζειν toapprove on test, 1 Peter 1:7. and Œc.— τέμνε τὰ νόθα, καὶ τὰ τοιαῦτα μετὰ πολλῆς τῆς σφοδρότητος ἐφίστασο καὶ ἔκκοπτε, does not seem to belong to the word. He would have him set out clear lines for the intellect, a plain path for the feet, a just appeal to the emotions, a true stimulant of the conscience. I. not to be ashamed — by his work not being “approved” (Philemon 1:20). It is like it is assumed that if there is a person that needs milk, then all will be fed milk. Ver. engrates. The connexion is close:—by averting them from vain and unprofitable things, approve thine own work, so that it may stand in the day of the Lord. apol. 2. Joseph Benson's Commentary. Not to be ashamed - by his work, not being "approved" (Philippians 1:20). Paul knew that Timothy would need strength and … ), Advert continually to His presence with reverence and godly fear; consider Him as always looking on the heart; trust in His almighty protection; believe in Him as a holy sin-hating God and reconciled to sinners of mankind only in Jesus Christ; value His favour above all the world, and make it the settled sole aim of your lives to approve yourselves to His pure eyes. (b) And let our attention be directed, too, towards the imparting of the Word of God, not as the dry bones of an ecclesiastical history, or as abstruse symbolism, or as cold and negative philosophy. Saora, l. 3. c. 16. ; and so בעל פסוק is one that is well versed in the Bible, and knows every part of it, and readily uses it, in speaking or writing; and such an one was Timothy, 2 Timothy 3:15 though I rather think the apostle refers to a wrong way of dividing the Scriptures by the Jews, to which he opposes the right dividing of them. Energy depends on the state of mind and body, ease on calmness and self-possession; lifts on constant intercourse with people and variety of ranks, and much practice. : (2) Vitringa (de Synagog. All rights reserved. Would anybody mind helping me understand this verse? ordinar. Tell them of Mary Magdalene whose heart was cleansed from its impure demons and filled instead with sacred love. Certainly τέμνειν is often joined with ὁδός, κέλευθος; but it does not follow that in ὀρθοτομεῖν by itself there is contained a reference to the way. 1, see Moulton’s Winer, p. 296, note 1], μηδὲ δευτερεύειν ἀνεπαίσχυντον ἡγοῦ, ‘neque credas id pudore vacare, si secundum teneas locum.’ Chrys., al., would take the word actively, ‘not being ashamed of his work,’ τουτέστι, μηδὲν ὅλως αἰσχύνου πράττειν τῶν εἰς εὐσέβειαν ἡκόντων, κἂν δουλεῦσαι δέῃ, κἂν ὁτιοῦν παθεῖν, Chrys. A workman that needeth not to be ashamed - A man faithfully performing his duty, so that when he looks over what he has done, he may not blush. In every system some things stand in the place of principles, on which the rest are built. The truths of God’s Word must be carefully distinguished from error. It has an idea in it which I can only express by a figure. ὀρθοτομοῦντας ἐν τοῖς κυρίου δόγμασι,—Clem. Mackey. 2 Timothy 2:15. The departure had so much progressed that he had to write of a great house with vessels to honour and some to dishonour (2 Timothy 2… Every profession in life has its appropriate and distinctive excellence. BibliographySchaff, Philip. The moment we do our power for usefulness is almost instantaneously paralysed. There are cases of hardened and reckless men, reckless men, of the openly dissolute and profane--men living in habitual sin, and showing unblushing contempt for the truth of God. 2:15) suggests that he is warning against the side-tracks of deceiving interpretations in the teaching of Scripture and the proclamation of the Gospel. cut it, so that it is a straight cut, passing into the heart of it, whereas a slanting cut would not reach the inner part of the word of God, but only touch the outwork.” This explanation—apart from other reasons—is refuted by the fact that ὀρθοτομεῖν has not the signification: “cut through the middle point.” The Gloss. 2 Timothy 2:15-16 Why Study Theology; 2 Timothy 3:1-5 The Newtown Massacre; 2 Timothy 3:1-5 The Newtown Massacre; 2 Timothy 3:1-5 What's Going On; 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Seven Irrefutable Facts; 2 Timothy 3:14-15 A Message for Our Sons and Daughters; 2 Timothy 3:14-15 A Message for Our Sons and Daughters; 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Basic Bible Doctrine 2d, With sincerity and faithfulness, delivering the whole counsel of God, Acts 20:27. He begins to describe two different kinds of workmen in their relationships to the gospel.Although the instruction specifically applies to a minister, in principle it applies to everyone as sons of God, having His Spirit.Whether minister or laymember, all work toward the Kingdom of God.. There may be some situations where an hour preparation for a few comments at the end of a children's program would be appropriate, but and hour for a sermon to feed the flock is not enough to get started in. Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible. And though it would be my duty--else could I be “studying to approve myself unto God”?--to remonstrate with him on the madness of allowing others to make him miserable for eternity, the very tone of my voice must show that I spake in sorrow, and not in anger. (H. R. Reynolds, D. D.). https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mpc/2-timothy-2.html. ( ἐπαινοῦμεν τῶν γεωργῶν τοὺς εὐθείας τὰς αὔλακας ἀνατέμνοντας), Lamb-Bos, al., from plowers, who are said τέμνειν τὴν γῆν, σχίζειν and ἐπισχίζειν ἀρούρας: (5) Most Commentators, from the more general form of the last explanation, the cutting a way or a road: as ‘ καινοτομεῖν, novam viam secare, nova via incedere,’ so ‘ ὀρθοτομεῖν, rectam viam secare,’ but here used transitively, the λόγος τῆς ἀληθείας being itself the ὁδός: so in Proverbs 11:5, δικαιοσύνη ἀμώμους ὀρθοτομεῖ ὁδούς, and Eurip. All are to be regarded with a feeling of pity, but all are not to be treated with the same mildness and forbearance. 1. To do this demands study or care - for there are many temptations to the opposite course; there are many things the tendency of which is to lead a minister to seek popular favor rather than the divine approval. See Galatians 1:2, Galatians 1:10. shew = present, as Colossians 1:22, Colossians 1:28. approved. ‘Give diligence to present yourself approved to God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.’. Palmer. He declared on his return that among a people so stubborn and barbarous success was impossible. Bos, from the ploughers, qui arantes τέμνειν τὴν γῆν, σχίζειν et ἐπισχίζειν ἀροῦρας dicuntur, yet in such a way that is committed to those qui rectas vias insistunt. Or, once more, a man of no very strong intellect, and no very great reading, is thrown into the society of sceptical men perhaps of brilliant powers, and no inconsiderable acquirements. From ὀρθός straightand τέμνειν tocut. The more simple and frequent form ( ἀναίσχυντος) means” shameless,” i.e., one who does not feel shame when he ought to do so. Probably nothing was much farther from the apostle's thoughts than this view, which is now commonly taken of the subject. He will not be in a proper frame of reference to do the work that God has called him/her to do. Approved. Again, it is melancholy to think how many an inquirer may have been repulsed, how many a backslider confirmed in apostasy, how many a softening heart hardened, how many a timid spirit scared by the mode in which the truth has been pressed on their attention. Then, give them their share of suitable spiritual food. It is titled, as are the other personal letters of Paul to individuals (1 Timothy, Titus and Philemon), with the name of the addressee (1:2). But I proceed to the last point which calls for notice in our text, or that which leads us to contemplate the Christian minister in his personal character and qualifications. In short, he bids Timothy labor diligently, that he may not be ashamed before God; whereas ambitious men dread only this kind of shame, to lose nothing of their reputation for acuteness or profound knowledge. 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