ACC ~ 2 Timothy 3 v11

CONSOLATION. CHRYSOSTOM: Two consolations appear here, says Paul: I displayed sufficient steadfastness, and in doing so was not forsaken. It cannot be said that God abandoned me. Rather he rendered my crown more radiant. HOMILIES ON 2 TIMOTHY 8.

RECALLING DIVINE HELP. THEODORET OF CYR: Paul’s point in recalling these events is to show the divine help, thus adding spirit to the disciple. INTERPRETATION OF THE SECOND LETTER TO TIMOTHY.

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