2 Timothy 4

2 Timothy 4:1

THe quick] as well those which shall at that time be found alive, as those who shall be dead before, see Acts 10:42. Kingdom] namely, in the accomplishment and manifestation of it.

2 Timothy 4:2

He instant] or apply thy self thereunto continually Out of season] as fleshly understanding might judge it to be Exhort] or comfort Doctrine] with lively perswasions, powerfull reasons, and holy instruction.

2 Timothy 4:3

He〈…〉 to themselves] they will continually with new Doctours and Doctrines endeavour to please their corrupt appetites, and their distaste of the onely food of the soul which God hath appointed, which is his pure and meere word, out of which there being nothing found, they shall attempt out of their own minde to supply with a 〈◊〉 of frivolous things.

2 Timothy 4:4

〈◊〉]〈◊〉; un〈…〉, and uncertain doctrines and opinions.

2 Timothy 4:5

Full proof] shew and make it appear unto all men by these assured proofs, that thou art Christs true and faithfull Minister.

2 Timothy 4:6

For I am:] look to thy selfe and to thy Ministerie so much the carefullier, because I know that I shall shortly be taken away from thee: namely, I who hitherto have been thy tutor, thy guide, thine example and upholder The time] or the time wherein my body must be brought to nothing through death.

2 Timothy 4:8

A crown] namely, everlasting glory and happinesse, which God of his grace hath promised, and gives to his servants for a reasonable reward of their righteous and holy works, a terme taken from games and pastimes, wherein they strived in severall exercises The righteous judge] there being as games certain Judges appointed of every one of their actions and carriages, and for to distribute the rewards That love] namely, that have fixed all their hopes and intentions upon those eternall rewards, and for them have carried themselves with all loyaltie and freedom. Or who trusting in a good conscience have desired the Lords day, and have not been afraid of it as the wicked are.

2 Timothy 4:10

This present] namely, the eases, commodities, and carnall securities thereof.

2 Timothy 4:11

Onely, he onely amongst all the rest of Pauls companions, see 2 Timothy 1:15.

2 Timothy 4:13

The cloak] according to others the little chest.

2 Timothy 4:14

Alexander] some hold it is the same man, as 〈◊〉Tim. 1. 20.

2 Timothy 4:16

Answer] in judgement before Ne or his Officers, to justifie my self against the accusations of the Jews.

2 Timothy 4:17

The preaching] namely, the Gospell preached by me and the other Apostles Fully known] by that efficacie and demonstration of truth, which accompanied the Apostles words, 1 Corinthians 2:4. Out of the mouth] from Nero’s rage and crueltie.

2 Timothy 4:18

From every] that I may not offend him by any evill action.