II Timothy
New Testament • Book #55
Paul's final letter, encouraging Timothy to persevere.
"Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,"
— II Timothy 1:1
About the Book of II Timothy
Second Timothy is Paul's final letter, written from a Roman prison before his execution. It's deeply personal — a spiritual father's last words to his beloved son in the faith. Paul urges Timothy to be strong, endure hardship, guard the Gospel, and continue preaching the Word. It contains Paul's most famous statement about Scripture.
Background
- Author
- Paul
- Date Written
- ~66–67 AD
- Genre
- Epistle (Pastoral)
Key Themes in II Timothy
- ▸Endurance in ministry
- ▸The power of Scripture
- ▸Faithfulness to the end
- ▸Passing the torch
- ▸Suffering for the Gospel
Famous Verses from II Timothy
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
— 2 Timothy 3:16-17
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
— 2 Timothy 4:7
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed.”
— 2 Timothy 2:15
“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace.”
— 2 Timothy 2:22
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