2 Timothy 4:3

For the time will come,.... This is a reason of the solemn charge above given: the time referred to was future, when the apostle wrote, but quickly came on; and the characters of it have appeared more…

For the time will come ... - Probably referring to the time mentioned in 2Ti 3:1, following. When they will not endure sound doctrine - Greek, “healthful doctrine;” i. e., doctrine contributing to the…

For the time will come - There is a time coming to the Church when men will not hear the practical truths of the Gospel, when they will prefer speculative opinions, which either do no good to the…

Observe, I. How awfully this charge is introduced (Ti2 4:1): I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom. Observe, The…

sound doctrine The sound doctrine as in 1Ti 1:10, where see note.

but after their own lusts Vulg. -ad sua desideria," in opposition to the healthful doctrine. Compare the same phrase in the singular,…