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2 Timothy 4:6

2 Timothy 4:6
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For I am now ready to be offered,.... Or poured out, as a libation, or a drink offering; or as the blood was poured out at the bottom of the altar; which is expressive of martyrdom, and shows that the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For I am now ready to be offered - This conviction of the apostle that he was about to die, is urged as a reason why Timothy should be laborious and faithful in the performance of the duties of his…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For I am now ready to be offered - Ηδη σπενδομαι· I am already poured out as a libation. See the note on Phi 2:17. He considers himself as on the eve of being sacrificed, and looks upon his blood as…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Timothy 4:1-8

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2 Timothy 4:6-8

-I have appealed to you by the warningof the evil times and teachers that will be: I appeal to you now by the exampleof the good times and the good teacher that have been. Let my mantle fall on you,…