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2 Timothy chapter summaries

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Chapter 1

Guard the Gospel

Paul stirs Timothy to fan into flame his gift, to not be ashamed of the testimony of the Lord or of Paul’s chains, and to guard the good deposit by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

  • Chapter 1 (c. AD 67): Paul calls Timothy to bold, unashamed faith and to guard the good deposit by the Spirit, recalling his sincere family faith.

Chapter 2

Endure as Christ’s Servant

Timothy is to be strengthened by grace, entrust the gospel to faithful teachers, and endure hardship like a soldier, athlete, and farmer, being a workman who rightly handles the word of truth and flees youthful passions.

  • Chapter 2 (c. AD 67): Be strong in grace and endure hardship like a soldier, athlete, and farmer, rightly handling the word of truth.

Chapter 3

Scripture in the Last Days

Amid the godlessness of the last days and the opposition of impostors, Timothy is to continue in what he has learned from the sacred, God-breathed Scriptures that make one wise for salvation.

  • Chapter 3 (c. AD 67): Times of difficulty will come in the last days; continue in the God-breathed Scriptures that equip for every good work.

Chapter 4

Preach the Word

Paul gives his climactic charge to preach the word in season and out of season, then, sensing his end, gives his moving farewell and final requests.

  • Chapter 4 (c. AD 67): Preach the word faithfully; Paul, ready to depart, has kept the faith and awaits the crown of righteousness.

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