2 Timothy
Overview
Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on 2 Timothy assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training.
Top Highlights
“In our self-obsessed world, people feel very free to have a ‘salad bar’ religion—they pick and choose what they want. They feel free to be very ‘spiritual,’ but sense no obligation to be Biblical.” (2 Timothy 3:2–5)
“The second step in dealing with such fears is understanding what God has given us: a spirit of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
“Timothy was gifted, valuable man for the kingdom of God; but he seems to have had a timid streak in him.” (2 Timothy 1:6)
“Paul saw the timidity that was in Timothy; Timothy knew the fear he sometimes felt. God wanted Timothy to know that this fear wasn’t from the God he served; God has not given us a spirit of fear.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
“As a pastor, Timothy was not required to merely know the word or like the word or approve of the word; he was required to preach the word.” (2 Timothy 4:2)
- Title: 2 Timothy
- Author: David Guzik
- Series: David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible
- Publisher: David Guzik
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. 2 Timothy › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:GUZIKCOMM76TI2
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T16:49:34Z