John Bengel Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:16 - 4:16

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John Bengel Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:16 - 4:16


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2Ti 4:16. Πρώτῃ, in the first) (defence). It was now therefore the second; and at it he wishes Timothy to be present with him, and is confident that the Lord will stand by him, that he may overcome.-συμπαρεγένετο) The σὺν indicates that they were in no great danger.-[17]ἐγκατέλιπον, forsook) from fear.-μὴ αὐτοῖς λογισθείη, may it not be laid to their charge) The greatness of the sin is hereby implied, as well as the wish of Paul: the αὐτοῖς, to them (to their charge), as being put before the verb, intimates, that it will be laid to the charge of those who had deterred the godly from standing by him.[18]

[17] Πάντες, all) Lamentable to hear.-V. g.

[18] That is to say, the αὐτοῖς is emphatic, being put first, “May it not be laid to their charge,” to the charge of the godly who were intimidated: implying, that will be sure to be laid to the charge of those who intimidated them.-ED.