| Testament: | New |
| Description: | 2 Timothy is a pastoral letter written by the apostle Paul to Timothy, and it is believed to be Paul's last letter before his execution. Paul encourages Timothy to remain steadfast in the face of trials and opposition, and to faithfully fulfill his ministry. The letter contains a strong emphasis on the importance of Scripture and the need to persevere in the truth. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 |
| Author name: | Paul |
| Written date: | AD 64-67 |
| Location: | Rome |
| Genre: | Epistle |
| Chapter count: | 4 |
| Verse count: | 83 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Audience: | Timothy |
| Theme: | Encouragement to persevere in faith and fulfill ministry |
| Key verses: | 2 Timothy 1:7; 2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 |
| Summary: | 2 Timothy is a pastoral letter written by the apostle Paul to Timothy, who was serving as a leader in the church. Written during Paul's second imprisonment in Rome, the letter serves as a heartfelt encouragement for Timothy to persevere in his faith and fulfill his ministry despite challenges and persecution. Paul also emphasizes the importance of sound doctrine and the inspiration of Scripture. |
| Outline: | I. Introduction and Encouragement (1:1-18)
II. A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus (2:1-26)
III. The Dangers of the Last Days (3:1-9)
IV. All Scripture is God-breathed (3:10-17)
V. Preach the Word (4:1-8)
VI. Personal Remarks and Final Greetings (4:9-22) |