traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
heady--precipitate in action and in passion. high-minded--literally, "puffed up" with pride, as with smoke blinding them. lovers of pleasure . . . God--Love of pleasure destroys the love and sense of God.
Paul tells Timothy the Church will face terrible diseases that demand uncommon fidelity and watchfulness from her pastors. When all goes well we grow careless; but necessity sharpens us. He prepares Timothy for arduous work ahead.
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Commenting on 2 Timothy 3:1-17
Gospel times will bring perilous times not chiefly from persecution outside but from corruption within, from those with the form of godliness who are inwardly wicked. Two traitors in the garrison do more damage than two thousand enemies at the gates.
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Commenting on 2 Timothy 3:1-9