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2 Timothy 1:5

2 Timothy 1:5
When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee,.... This caused him to give thanks to God for it, whose gift it is and made him the more desirous of seeing one, who was a true…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee; - notes, 1Ti 1:5. On the faith of Timothy, see the notes at 1Ti 4:6. Which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois - That is, the same faith…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The unfeigned faith that is in thee - Timothy had given the fullest proof of the sincerity of his conversion, and of the purity of his faith.

Which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois - In Act 16:1,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Timothy 1:1-5

Here is, I. The inscription of the epistle Paul calls himself an apostle by the will of God, merely by the good pleasure of God, and by his grace, which he professes himself unworthy of. According to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

remembrance The noun occurs only 2Pe 1:13; 2Pe 3:1, besides in N. T.; the verb Tit 3:1, where see note, 2Pe 1:12, &c.

the unfeigned faith that is in thee -Unfeigned," -true and trusty." Contrasted…