2 Timothy: Summary & Overview

Overview

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.

Key Themes

  • Endurance in ministry
  • The power of Scripture
  • Faithfulness to the end
  • Passing the torch
  • Suffering for the Gospel

Famous Verses

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

Key Facts

Testament
New Testament
Genre
Epistle (Pastoral)
Author
Paul
Date Written
~66–67 AD
Chapters
4

Related Books

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