KJV: For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
YLT: for which cause also these things I suffer, but I am not ashamed, for I have known in whom I have believed, and have been persuaded that he is able that which I have committed to him to guard -- to that day.
Darby: For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep for that day the deposit I have entrusted to him.
ASV: For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.
| ἣν | this |
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Parse: Personal / Relative Pronoun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: ὅς Sense: who, which, what, that. |
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| αἰτίαν | reason |
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Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: αἰτία Sense: cause, reason. |
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| καὶ | also |
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Parse: Conjunction Root: καί Sense: and, also, even, indeed, but. |
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| ταῦτα | these things |
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Parse: Demonstrative Pronoun, Accusative Neuter Plural Root: οὗτος Sense: this. |
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| πάσχω | I suffer |
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Parse: Verb, Present Indicative Active, 1st Person Singular Root: πάσχω Sense: to be affected or have been affected, to feel, have a sensible experience, to undergo. |
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| ἐπαισχύνομαι | I am ashamed |
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Parse: Verb, Present Indicative Middle or Passive, 1st Person Singular Root: ἐπαισχύνομαι Sense: to be ashamed. |
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| οἶδα | I know |
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Parse: Verb, Perfect Indicative Active, 1st Person Singular Root: οἶδα Sense: to see. |
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| ᾧ | whom |
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Parse: Personal / Relative Pronoun, Dative Masculine Singular Root: ὅς Sense: who, which, what, that. |
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| πεπίστευκα | I have believed |
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Parse: Verb, Perfect Indicative Active, 1st Person Singular Root: πιστεύω Sense: to think to be true, to be persuaded of, to credit, place confidence in. |
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| πέπεισμαι | I am persuaded |
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Parse: Verb, Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive, 1st Person Singular Root: ἐπισείω Sense: persuade. |
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| ὅτι | that |
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Parse: Conjunction Root: ὅτι Sense: that, because, since. |
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| δυνατός | able |
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Parse: Adjective, Nominative Masculine Singular Root: δυνατός Sense: able, powerful, mighty, strong. |
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| ἐστιν | He is |
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Parse: Verb, Present Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular Root: εἰμί Sense: to be, to exist, to happen, to be present. |
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| παραθήκην | deposit entrusted |
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Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: παραθήκη Sense: a deposit, a trust or thing consigned to one’s faithful keeping. |
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| μου | of me |
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Parse: Personal / Possessive Pronoun, Genitive 1st Person Singular Root: ἐγώ Sense: I, me, my. |
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| φυλάξαι | to guard |
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Parse: Verb, Aorist Infinitive Active Root: φυλάσσω Sense: to guard. |
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| ἐκείνην | that |
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Parse: Demonstrative Pronoun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: ἐκεῖνος Sense: he, she it, etc. |
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| τὴν | - |
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Parse: Article, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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| ἡμέραν | day |
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Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: ἡμέρα Sense: the day, used of the natural day, or the interval between sunrise and sunset, as distinguished from and contrasted with the night. |
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Greek Commentary for 2 Timothy 1:12
His imprisonment in Rome. [source]
Plain reference to the exhortation to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:8. Him whom I have believed (ωι πεπιστευκα hōi pepisteuka). Dative case of the relative (ωι hōi) with the perfect active of πιστευω pisteuō the antecedent to the relative not expressed. It is not an indirect question. Paul knows Jesus Christ whom he has trusted. I am persuaded See 2 Timothy 1:5. To guard (πυλαχαι phulaxai). First aorist active infinitive of πυλασσω phulassō the very word used in 1 Timothy 6:20 with παρατηκην parathēkēn as here, to guard against robbery or any loss. That which I have committed unto him Literally, “my deposit,” as in a bank, the bank of heaven which no burglar can break (Matthew 6:19.). See this word also in 2 Timothy 1:14. Some MSS. have the more common παρακατατηκη parakatathēkē (a sort of double deposit, παρα para beside, down, κατα kata). Against that day (εις εκεινην την ημεραν eis ekeinēn tēn hēmeran). The day of Christ‘s second coming. See also 2 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:8; 2 Thessalonians 1:10, and often in the Gospels. Elsewhere, the day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:2; 1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 1:14), the day of Christ or Jesus Christ (Philemon 1:6, Philemon 1:10; Philemon 2:16), the day (1 Thessalonians 5:4; 1 Corinthians 3:13; Romans 13:12), the day of redemption (Ephesians 4:20), the day of judgment (Romans 2:5, Romans 2:16). [source]
Dative case of the relative (ωι hōi) with the perfect active of πιστευω pisteuō the antecedent to the relative not expressed. It is not an indirect question. Paul knows Jesus Christ whom he has trusted. [source]
See 2 Timothy 1:5. To guard (πυλαχαι phulaxai). First aorist active infinitive of πυλασσω phulassō the very word used in 1 Timothy 6:20 with παρατηκην parathēkēn as here, to guard against robbery or any loss. That which I have committed unto him Literally, “my deposit,” as in a bank, the bank of heaven which no burglar can break (Matthew 6:19.). See this word also in 2 Timothy 1:14. Some MSS. have the more common παρακατατηκη parakatathēkē (a sort of double deposit, παρα para beside, down, κατα kata). Against that day (εις εκεινην την ημεραν eis ekeinēn tēn hēmeran). The day of Christ‘s second coming. See also 2 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:8; 2 Thessalonians 1:10, and often in the Gospels. Elsewhere, the day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:2; 1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 1:14), the day of Christ or Jesus Christ (Philemon 1:6, Philemon 1:10; Philemon 2:16), the day (1 Thessalonians 5:4; 1 Corinthians 3:13; Romans 13:12), the day of redemption (Ephesians 4:20), the day of judgment (Romans 2:5, Romans 2:16). [source]
First aorist active infinitive of πυλασσω phulassō the very word used in 1 Timothy 6:20 with παρατηκην parathēkēn as here, to guard against robbery or any loss. [source]
Literally, “my deposit,” as in a bank, the bank of heaven which no burglar can break (Matthew 6:19.). See this word also in 2 Timothy 1:14. Some MSS. have the more common παρακατατηκη parakatathēkē (a sort of double deposit, παρα para beside, down, κατα kata). Against that day (εις εκεινην την ημεραν eis ekeinēn tēn hēmeran). The day of Christ‘s second coming. See also 2 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:8; 2 Thessalonians 1:10, and often in the Gospels. Elsewhere, the day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:2; 1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 1:14), the day of Christ or Jesus Christ (Philemon 1:6, Philemon 1:10; Philemon 2:16), the day (1 Thessalonians 5:4; 1 Corinthians 3:13; Romans 13:12), the day of redemption (Ephesians 4:20), the day of judgment (Romans 2:5, Romans 2:16). [source]
The day of Christ‘s second coming. See also 2 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:8; 2 Thessalonians 1:10, and often in the Gospels. Elsewhere, the day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:2; 1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 1:14), the day of Christ or Jesus Christ (Philemon 1:6, Philemon 1:10; Philemon 2:16), the day (1 Thessalonians 5:4; 1 Corinthians 3:13; Romans 13:12), the day of redemption (Ephesians 4:20), the day of judgment (Romans 2:5, Romans 2:16). [source]
Comp. 2 Timothy 1:8, and Romans 1:16. [source]
Or, in whom I have put my trust. See on John 1:12; see on John 2:22; see on Romans 4:5. [source]
Often used with a stronger meaning, as 1 Corinthians 1:26, mighty; Acts 25:5, οἱδυνατοὶ thechief men: as a designation of God, ὁ δυνατός themighty one, Luke 1:49: of preeminent ability or power in something, as of Jesus, δυνατός ἐν ἔργῳ καὶ λόγῳ mightyin deed and word, Luke 24:19: of spiritual agencies, “The weapons of our warfare are δυνατὰ mightyetc., 2 Corinthians 10:4. Very often in lxx. [source]
More correctly, that which has been committed unto me: my sacred trust. The meaning of the passage is that Paul is convinced that God is strong to enable him to be faithful to his apostolic calling, in spite of the sufferings which attend it, until the day when he shall be summoned to render his final account. The παραθήκη or thing committed to him was the same as that which he had committed to Timothy that; he might teach others (1 Timothy 6:20). It was the form of sound words (2 Timothy 1:13); that which Timothy had heard from Paul (2 Timothy 2:2); that fair deposit (2 Timothy 1:14). It was the gospel to which Paul had been appointed (2 Timothy 1:11); which had been intrusted to him (1 Timothy 1:11; Titus 1:3; comp. 1 Corinthians 9:17; Galatians 2:7; 1 Thessalonians 2:4). The verb παρατιθέναι tocommit to one's charge is a favorite with Luke. See Luke 12:48; Acts 20:32. Sums deposited with a Bishop for the use of the church were called παραθῆκαι τῆς ἐκκλησίας trust-funds of the church. In the Epistle of the pseudo-Ignatius to Hero (vii.) we read: “Keep my deposit ( παραθήκην ) which I and Christ have committed ( παρθέμεθα ) to you. I commit ( παρατίθημι ) to you the church of the Antiochenes.” [source]
The day of Christ's second appearing. See on 1 Thessalonians 5:2. In this sense the phrase occurs in the N.T. Epistles only 2 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:8; 2 Thessalonians 1:10; but often in the Gospels, as Matthew 7:22; Matthew 26:29; Mark 13:32, etc. The day of the Lord's appearing is designated by Paul as ἡ ἡμέρα , absolutely, the day, Romans 13:12; 1 Corinthians 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:4: ἡμέρα τοῦ κυρίου theday of the Lord, 1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 1:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:2: the day of Jesus Christ or Christ, Philemon 1:6, Philemon 1:10; Philemon 2:16day when God shall judge, Romans 2:16: the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, Romans 2:5: the day of redemption, Ephesians 4:30. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for 2 Timothy 1:12
Lit., to set beside, since the table was at the side of the guest. A common word for serving up a meal. Compare Luke 10:8; Acts 16:34. From the sense of placing beside, comes that of putting in charge, committing (Luke 12:48; Luke 23:46; 1 Timothy 1:18). Hence the kindred noun παραθήκη (2 Timothy 1:12), a deposit: that which f halve committed. [source]
It was a serious matter, this formal setting apart of these “elders” in the churches. So it was done in a public meeting with prayer and fasting as when Paul and Barnabas were sent forth from Antioch in Syria (Acts 13:3) on this mission tour. They commended them to the Lord (παρετεντο αυτους τωι κυριωι parethento autous tōi kuriōi). Second aorist middle indicative of παρατιτημι paratithēmi Old and solemn word, to entrust, to deposit as in a bank (1 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 2:2). Cf. παρατηκη parathēkē in 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:14. It was all that they could now do, to commit them to the Lord Jesus. Jesus used this word on the cross (Luke 22:32). On whom they had believed Past perfect indicative (without augment) of πιστευω pisteuō They had “trusted” in Jesus (2 Timothy 1:12) and Paul now “entrusts” them to him with confidence. It was a solemn and serious occasion in each instance as it always is to set apart men for the ministry. These men may not have been ideal men for this service, but they were the only ones available and they were chosen from the actual membership in each instance, men who knew local conditions and problems. [source]
Second aorist middle indicative of παρατιτημι paratithēmi Old and solemn word, to entrust, to deposit as in a bank (1 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 2:2). Cf. παρατηκη parathēkē in 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:14. It was all that they could now do, to commit them to the Lord Jesus. Jesus used this word on the cross (Luke 22:32). [source]
Past perfect indicative (without augment) of πιστευω pisteuō They had “trusted” in Jesus (2 Timothy 1:12) and Paul now “entrusts” them to him with confidence. It was a solemn and serious occasion in each instance as it always is to set apart men for the ministry. These men may not have been ideal men for this service, but they were the only ones available and they were chosen from the actual membership in each instance, men who knew local conditions and problems. [source]
First aorist passive infinitive (purpose) of ενδοχαζω endoxazō late verb, in N.T. only here and 2 Thessalonians 1:12, in lxx and papyri. In his saints (εν τοις αγιοις αυτου en tois hagiois autou). The sphere in which Christ will find his glory at the Revelation. And to be marvelled at First aorist passive infinitive (purpose), common verb ταυμαζω thaumazō That believed (τοις πιστευσασιν tois pisteusasin). Why aorist active participle instead of present active πιστευουσιν pisteuousin (that believe)? Frame thinks that Paul thus reassures those who believed his message when there (1 Thessalonians 1:6.; 1 Thessalonians 2:13.). The parenthetical clause, though difficult, falls in with this idea: Because our testimony unto you was believed Moffatt calls it an anti-climax. On that day (εν τηι ημεραι εκεινηι en tēi hēmerāi ekeinēi). The day of Christ‘s coming (2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:8). [source]
First aorist passive infinitive (purpose), common verb ταυμαζω thaumazō That believed (τοις πιστευσασιν tois pisteusasin). Why aorist active participle instead of present active πιστευουσιν pisteuousin (that believe)? Frame thinks that Paul thus reassures those who believed his message when there (1 Thessalonians 1:6.; 1 Thessalonians 2:13.). The parenthetical clause, though difficult, falls in with this idea: Because our testimony unto you was believed Moffatt calls it an anti-climax. On that day (εν τηι ημεραι εκεινηι en tēi hēmerāi ekeinēi). The day of Christ‘s coming (2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:8). [source]
Moffatt calls it an anti-climax. On that day (εν τηι ημεραι εκεινηι en tēi hēmerāi ekeinēi). The day of Christ‘s coming (2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:8). [source]
The day of Christ‘s coming (2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:8). [source]
Only in Pastorals. Comp. 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:14. From παρὰ besideor with, and τιθέναι toplace. It may mean either something put beside another as an addition or appendix (so Mark 6:41; Acts 16:34), or something put with or in the keeping of another as a trust or deposit. In the latter sense always in lxx. See Leviticus 6:2, Leviticus 6:4; 2 Maccabees 3:10,15. Hdt. vi. 73, of giving hostages; ix. 45, of confidential words intrusted to the hearer's honor. The verb is a favorite with Luke. The meaning here is that teaching which Timothy had received from Paul; the “sound words” which he was to guard as a sacred trust, and communicate to others. [source]
This verb, so frequent in Paul, occurs six times in the pastorals. In two instances, 1 Timothy 1:11; Titus 1:3, it is passive, in the sense of to be intrusted with. Here in the Pauline sense of believing on Christ. In 1 Timothy 3:16, passive, of Christ believed on in the world. In 2 Timothy 1:12, of God the Father, in whom the writer confides to keep the trust committed to him. In Titus 3:8, of belief in God. With ἐπὶ uponand the dative, Romans 9:33; Romans 10:11; 1 Peter 2:6(all citations), and Romans 4:18; Luke 24:25. [source]
“Keep (aorist of urgency) the deposit.” Παρατηκην Parathēkēn (from παρατιτημι paratithēmi to place beside as a deposit, 2 Timothy 2:2), a banking figure, common in the papyri in this sense for the Attic παρακατατηκη parakatathēkē (Textus Receptus here, 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:14). See substantive also in 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:14. [source]
See on 2 Timothy 1:12. [source]
As a trust or deposit ( παραθήκη ). See on 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:14. In Paul only 1 Corinthians 10:27. [source]
The verb in Pastorals only here and 2 Timothy 1:12. Often in Paul. [source]
Lit. for which cause. Ἁιτία not in Paul. The phrase in 2 Timothy 1:12; Titus 1:13; also in Luke, Acts, and Hebrews. Paul's expression is διό or διὰ τοῦτο . [source]
That fair, honorable trust, good and beautiful in itself, and honorable to him who receives it. The phrase N.T.oSee on 2 Timothy 1:12. Comp. the good warfare, 1 Timothy 1:18; teaching, 1 Timothy 4:6; fight, 1 Timothy 6:12; confession, 1 Timothy 6:12. [source]
Adverb, not adjective In thy grandmother Lois (εν τηι μαμμηι Λωιδι en tēi mammēi Lōidi). Old word, originally the infantile word for μητηρ mētēr (mother), then extended by writers to grandmother as here. Common for grandmother in the papyri. Lois is the mother of Eunice, Timothy‘s mother, since Timothy‘s father was a Greek (Acts 16:1). Probably both grandmother and mother became Christians. I am persuaded Perfect passive indicative of πειτω peithō “I stand persuaded.” In the Pastorals only here and 2 Timothy 1:12, common in Paul‘s other writings (Romans 8:38, etc.). [source]
Perfect passive indicative of πειτω peithō “I stand persuaded.” In the Pastorals only here and 2 Timothy 1:12, common in Paul‘s other writings (Romans 8:38, etc.). [source]
Late compound for which see note on 2 Corinthians 6:6; Romans 12:9. Dwelt (ενωικησεν enōikēsen). First aorist active indicative of ενοικεω enoikeō old verb, in N.T. only in Paul (Romans 8:11; Colossians 3:16). First Adverb, not adjective In thy grandmother Lois (εν τηι μαμμηι Λωιδι en tēi mammēi Lōidi). Old word, originally the infantile word for μητηρ mētēr (mother), then extended by writers to grandmother as here. Common for grandmother in the papyri. Lois is the mother of Eunice, Timothy‘s mother, since Timothy‘s father was a Greek (Acts 16:1). Probably both grandmother and mother became Christians. I am persuaded Perfect passive indicative of πειτω peithō “I stand persuaded.” In the Pastorals only here and 2 Timothy 1:12, common in Paul‘s other writings (Romans 8:38, etc.). [source]
“For which cause,” stronger than διο dio So in 2 Timothy 1:12; Titus 1:13. Only example of αιτια aitia by Paul save in Acts 28:20. [source]
As in 1 Timothy 6:20. God has also made an investment in Timothy (cf. 2 Timothy 1:12). Timothy must not let that fail. Which dwelleth in us (του ενοικουντος εν ημιν tou enoikountos en hēmin). It is only through the Holy Spirit that Timothy or any of us can guard God‘s deposit with us. [source]
Plutarch has δια dia in this sense and Field (Ot. Norv.) suggests that it is a legal phrase “supported by many witnesses.” Not mere spectators, but testifiers. See Paul‘s use of δια dia 1 Thessalonians 4:2; 2 Corinthians 2:4; Romans 2:27; Romans 14:20. Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 gives many witnesses of the resurrection of Christ. Commit thou (παρατου parathou). Second aorist middle imperative of παρατιτημι paratithēmi (1 Timothy 1:18) to deposit, same metaphor as παρατηκη parathēkē in 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:14. “Deposit thou.” Faithful “Trustworthy,” “reliable,” as in 1 Timothy 1:12 of Paul himself. Able (ικανοι hikanoi). Capable, qualified, as in 1 Corinthians 15:9; 2 Corinthians 2:16; 2 Corinthians 3:5. Others also Not necessarily “different,” but “others in addition.” This is the way to pass on the torch of the light of the knowledge of God in Christ. Paul taught Timothy who will teach others who will teach still others, an endless chain of teacher-training and gospel propaganda. [source]
Second aorist middle imperative of παρατιτημι paratithēmi (1 Timothy 1:18) to deposit, same metaphor as παρατηκη parathēkē in 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:14. “Deposit thou.” [source]
Present passive of αποκειμαι apokeimai old verb, to be laid away. See note on Colossians 1:5 for the hope laid away. Paul‘s “crown of righteousness” That great and blessed day (2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:18). The righteous judge “The just judge,” the umpire who makes no mistakes who judges us all (2 Corinthians 5:10). Shall give me (αποδωσει μοι apodōsei moi). Future active of αποδιδωμι apodidōmi “Will give back” as in Romans 2:6 and in full. But also to all them that have loved his appearing Dative case of the perfect active participle of αγαπαω agapaō to love, who have loved and still love his second coming. Επιπανεια Epiphaneia here can as in 2 Timothy 1:10 be interpreted of Christ‘s Incarnation. [source]
That great and blessed day (2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:18). [source]
See note on 1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Timothy 6:3; Romans 16:17. Some would see a reference here to Christ as the Personal Logos. That he may be able (ινα δυνατος ηι hina dunatos ēi). Final clause with present active subjunctive. Paul several times uses δυνατος ειμι dunatos eimi in the sense of δυναμαι dunamai with infinitive as here (Romans 4:21; Romans 11:23; 2 Timothy 1:12). The gainsayers Present active participle of αντιλεγω antilegō old word, to answer back, as in Romans 10:21. “The talkers back.” [source]
Final clause with present active subjunctive. Paul several times uses δυνατος ειμι dunatos eimi in the sense of δυναμαι dunamai with infinitive as here (Romans 4:21; Romans 11:23; 2 Timothy 1:12). [source]
Rend. “may be able both to exhort in the sound teaching.” For δυνατὸς ableor powerful, see on 2 Timothy 1:12. Used by Paul in the phrase εἰ δυνατόν ifit be possible, Romans 12:18; Galatians 4:15: τὸ δυνατόν thatwhich is possible, Romans 9:22: of God, Romans 4:21; Romans 11:23: of men, in the ethical sense, Romans 15:1; 2 Corinthians 12:10; 2 Corinthians 13:9. [source]
Perfect passive indicative of πειτω peithō literary plural. Note Paul‘s use of πεπεισμαι pepeismai in 2 Timothy 1:12. Better things “The better things” than those pictures in Hebrews 6:4-8. That accompany salvation “Things holding on to salvation” (Mark 1:38), a common Greek phrase εχομενα echomena present middle participle of εχω echō Though we thus speak Concessive condition of the first class. Explanatory, not apologetic, of his plain talk. Not unrighteous to forget Second aorist middle infinitive of επιλαντανω epilanthanō with genitive case But even God cannot remember what they did not do. In that ye ministered and still do minister First aorist active and present active participle of the one verb διακονεω diakoneō the sole difference being the tense (single act aorist, repeated acts present). [source]
Prohibition with αισχυνω mē and present passive imperative of εν τωι ονοματι τουτωι aischunō Peter had once been ashamed to suffer reproach or even a sneer for being a disciple of Christ (Mark 14:68). See the words of Jesus in Mark 8:38 and Paul‘s in 2 Timothy 1:12. Peter is not ashamed now. In this name Of Christian as in Mark 9:41, “because ye are Christ‘s.” [source]
Some take this to be war between nations, like Mark 13:8, but it is more likely war against God (Psalm 2:2) and probably the battle pictured in Revelation 17:14; Revelation 19:19. Cf. 2 Peter 3:12, “the day of God,” his reckoning with the nations. See Joel 2:11; Joel 3:4. Paul uses “that day” for the day of the Lord Jesus (the Parousia) as in 1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:10; 2 Thessalonians 2:2; 1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 1:14; Philemon 1:6; Philemon 2:16; 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:8. [source]
“Doing signs” (present active participle of ποιεω poieō). The Egyptian magicians wrought “signs” (tricks), as did Simon Magus and later Apollonius of Tyana. Houdini claimed that he could reproduce every trick of the spiritualistic mediums.Which go forth (α εκπορευεται ha ekporeuetai). Singular verb with neuter plural (collective) subject.Unto the kings The three evil spirits (dragon and the two beasts) spur on the kings of the whole world to a real world war. “There have been times when nations have been seized by a passion for war which the historian can but imperfectly explain” (Swete).To gather them together (συναγαγειν sunagagein). Second aorist active infinitive of συναγω sunagō to express purpose (that of the unclean spirits).Unto the war of the great day of God, the Almighty Some take this to be war between nations, like Mark 13:8, but it is more likely war against God (Psalm 2:2) and probably the battle pictured in Revelation 17:14; Revelation 19:19. Cf. 2 Peter 3:12, “the day of God,” his reckoning with the nations. See Joel 2:11; Joel 3:4. Paul uses “that day” for the day of the Lord Jesus (the Parousia) as in 1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:10; 2 Thessalonians 2:2; 1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 1:14; Philemon 1:6; Philemon 2:16; 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:8. [source]
The three evil spirits (dragon and the two beasts) spur on the kings of the whole world to a real world war. “There have been times when nations have been seized by a passion for war which the historian can but imperfectly explain” (Swete).To gather them together (συναγαγειν sunagagein). Second aorist active infinitive of συναγω sunagō to express purpose (that of the unclean spirits).Unto the war of the great day of God, the Almighty Some take this to be war between nations, like Mark 13:8, but it is more likely war against God (Psalm 2:2) and probably the battle pictured in Revelation 17:14; Revelation 19:19. Cf. 2 Peter 3:12, “the day of God,” his reckoning with the nations. See Joel 2:11; Joel 3:4. Paul uses “that day” for the day of the Lord Jesus (the Parousia) as in 1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:10; 2 Thessalonians 2:2; 1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 1:14; Philemon 1:6; Philemon 2:16; 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:8. [source]