98. “The Man of God” (ho tou theou anthrōpos 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
The phrase “the man of God” (ho tou theou anthrōpos) occurs only twice in the New Testament, both times in Paul’s correspondence with Timothy (1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 3:17). Alternatively the phrase ho tou theou anēr is never found in the New Testament (anēr may have the sense of male, husband, and man). The [...]
80. Protecting the Deposit (parathēkē – 2 Timothy 1:12,14)
Keeping money or other treasures safe in antiquity was a challenge. Banks and ‘safety deposit boxes’ did not exist. As Jesus indicates in the parable of the Hid Treasure (Matthew 13) people sometimes buried their most valuable property in order to protect it. Another common practice was to ‘deposit’ funds in a temple, placing it [...]