2 Timothy 4:6-18
(2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18)
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- III.XIV.1, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter VIII, Chapter XV, De Corona, Tertullian (c. 211)
- Chapter XIII, Scorpiace, Tertullian (c. 213)
- VII.LII, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
- Epistle VIII (To the Martyrs and Confessors) -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
- II.22, III.4, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- From Wesley's Notes.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
- Commentary,
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18, John Frederick, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
- "In 2 Timothy 4:6, Paul employs the sacrificial metaphor of a drink offering to refer to his lifetime of faithful, gospel ministry.."
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
- Commentary, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 | Michael Jackson | Associate Professor of Homiletics, TNU | A Plain Account, 2016
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- "Finishing the Race," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
- Commentary,
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18, Matt Skinner, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- "Payback -- it’s one of the dominant themes in art and narrative."
- Commentary,
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18, Pentecost 22C, Dirk G. Lange, Preaching This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
- "What we have here recorded is Paul's own farewell discourse."
-
"First
Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 23, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
- "Paul is an inspiration, a mirror in which to see one's own experience, a challenge to stay on course to the end and somehow also to find the peace that comes from simply pouring oneself out without breaking oneself down by feeling one has always to be successful and hold everything together."
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"Kinda
Sad," Russell Rathbun, The Hardest Question, 2010.
- "Can the privileged citizens of the empire proclaim the gospel of the oppressed?"
- "A Good Servant of Christ Jesus," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
- Commentary,
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18, John Frederick, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Battle, Michael, "Heavenly Minded,"
The Christian Century, 2001.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Brueggemann, Walter, "Disputed
Present, Assured Future," The Christian Century, 1992.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hullinger, Jerry M.,
"The Historical Background of Paul's Athletic Allusions," Bibliotheca
Sacra, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - MaGee, Gregory S., "Paul's Response
to the Shame and Pain of Imprisonment in 2 Timothy," Bibliotheca
Sacra, 2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Otey, Rush, "Christian Faith and Sports," Journal
for Preachers, 2009. (Sermon on 2 Timothy 4:5-8)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Battle, Michael, "Heavenly Minded,"
The Christian Century, 2001.
- Sermons:
- "Never Give Up," the Rev. Dr. James W. Moore, Day 1, 2001.
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 25, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013. 2010.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," October 27, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 and The Incredible Life of Balto by Meghan McCarthy. 2010.
- "Demas Forsakes Paul," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, 2 Timothy 4:7, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 2 Timothy 4:7, 8. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- "Fight the Good Fight," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 2 Timothy
