At the end of Paul’s life he requested Timothy to … Paul is lonely and the prison is cold. 2 Timothy 2:3, ESV: "Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus." I am not going into the debate here if these were Paul and Timothy, but just come from a content view assuming that those were the two. Timothy must be faithful in his ministry (2:14-19), especially as a craftsman who properly handles “the word of truth” (2:15); and he must be faithful in his conduct (2:20-26), for an unclean instrument (2:20-21) cannot be used by God (2:21). The book of 2 nd Timothy is a Pastoral Epistle (letter from Paul to a church leader). 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. I. Greetings (1-2) II. 4:17; 1 Tim. The author is the Apostle Paul who wrote it approximately 67 A.D. and is probably his last letter. 2 Timothy 2:3, NASB: "Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus." The three epistles are called "pastoral" because they relate to the conduct of church leaders, thought of as pastors (literally shepherds).

2 Timothy 2:3 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 2 Timothy 2:3, NIV: "Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus." 2 Timothy Images and Notes. 2 timothy 4:1-22.solemn charge to timothy to do his duty zealously, for times of apostasy are at hand, and the apostle is near his triumphant end: requests him to come and bring mark with him to rome, as luke alone is with him, the others having gone: also his cloak and parchments: warns him against alexander: tells what befell him at his first defense: greetings: benediction. Stand Firm in the Face of Persecution (8-18) Background: 2 Timothy was Paul’s final epistle. chapter 4. So the primary purpose of 1 Timothy is to urge Paul's appointed representative to stop the false teaching. “Be strong”: Here is the main admonition in the first part of the letter. Paul’s closeness to and admiration of Timothy are seen in Paul’s naming him as the co-sender of six of his letters (2 Corinthians, Philippians,Colossians, 1,2 Thessalonians and Philemon) and in his speaking highly of him to the Philippians (Php 2:19–22). 3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. The Book of 2 Timothy. Most scholars believe they were written between Paul's first and second imprisonments, sometime between 64 and 67 AD. Affirmation of Timothy (2-7) III. The book was written in Rome, Timothy had left Ephesus (2 Timothy 4:12) and was on his way to Rome. Deceived many women (2 Timothy 3:6) Upset the faith of many (1 Timothy 1:19; 2 Timothy 2:18) Caused people to stray after Satan (1 Timothy 4:1; 5:15) The false teaching must be fought. Author: 2 Timothy 1:1 identifies the author of the Book of 2 Timothy as the apostle Paul. Often we place special importance on people’s “famous last words.” These are the last recorded words of Paul. Paul wrote letters to Timothy, whom he had left there to address the heresy and ungodly living that had arisen (1 Timothy; 2 Timothy). 2 Timothy 2:4, ESV: "No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him." Total Downloads: 188 Times Favorited: 3 Uploaded By: eflo23 Date Uploaded: October 11, 2013 Filename: 086-2-Timothy-1-7.jpg Original Resolution: 1920x1080 2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 timothy 4:1-22.solemn charge to timothy to do his duty zealously, for times of apostasy are at hand, and the apostle is near his triumphant end: requests him to come and bring mark with him to rome, as luke alone is with him, the others having gone: also his cloak and parchments: warns him against alexander: tells what befell him at his first defense: greetings: benediction. 1 and 2 Timothy, in Titus are referred to as the pastoral epistles. He also wants Timothy to bring his books and *papers (2 Timothy 4:13). “My son”: Paul had led Timothy to Christ during his first missionary journey (1 Cor. Title This epistle is the second of two inspired letters Paul the apostle wrote to his son in the faith, Timothy (1:2; 2:1). Date of Writing: The Book of 2 Timothy was written in approximately A.D. 67, shortly before the apostle Paul was put to death. There is a sense of urgency, especially in 1 Timothy. Paul recognized that his earthly life was likely coming to an end soon. Purpose of Writing: Imprisoned in Rome yet again, the apostle Paul felt lonely and abandoned. Title This epistle is the second of two inspired letters Paul the apostle wrote to his son in the faith, Timothy (1:2; 2:1). 2nd Timothy is a pastoral letter that is written from an elder’s view to support a younger pastor/apostle. Paul, as now the much older elder, addressed Timothy as his own “son in the faith” and charged him to battle as a minister for what was right (1 Timothy 2:2). The first of Paul’s final series of letters—which along with 2 Timothy and Titus are called the Pastoral Epistles—1 Timothy offers practical and pastoral advice from the aging apostle Paul to a young pastor named Timothy working in the church at Ephesus.