2 Timothy
Paul expresses his gratitude for Timothy and encourages him to hold to the sound words of faith and love in Christ Jesus, reminding him not to be ashamed of the Gospel. He shares his own suffering and confidence in God's power, and notes that many have turned away from him, but expresses gratitude for the kindness of Onesiphorus. Paul urges Timothy to be strengthened by the grace of Christ Jesus, to labor like a good soldier, and to present himself as a proven worker, handling the Word of Truth correctly. He warns that in the last days, perilous times will come, and people will be characterized by their love of self, greed, and disobedience, but those who live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. Paul urges Timothy to preach the word urgently, to reprove, entreat, and rebuke with patience and doctrine, and updates him on the whereabouts of various associates, warning him to avoid Alexander the coppersmith and concluding by expressing gratitude for the Lord's support.
Chapter 1
Paul expresses his gratitude to God for Timothy, recalling his faith and the faith of his mother and grandmother, and encourages him to revive the gift of God within him. He reminds Timothy not to be ashamed of the Gospel, but to collaborate with it, and to hold to the sound words of faith and love in Christ Jesus. Paul also shares his own suffering and confidence in God's power to preserve what has been entrusted to him. He notes that many in Asia have turned away from him, but expresses gratitude for the kindness of Onesiphorus, who has ministered to him in Ephesus.
Chapter 2
Be strengthened by the grace of Christ Jesus and the teachings received, and labor like a good soldier of Christ, untangled from worldly matters. The Lord will give understanding in all things, and one must be mindful of the Gospel of Christ's resurrection. If we have died with him, we will also live with him, and if we suffer, we will also reign with him. One must present themselves as a proven worker, handling the Word of Truth correctly, and avoid profane talk, pursuing justice, faith, hope, charity, and peace, while correcting those who resist the truth with self-restraint.
Chapter 3
In the last days, perilous times will come, and people will be characterized by their love of self, greed, and disobedience. They will have the appearance of piety but reject its virtue, and they will lead others astray with their false teachings. However, their folly will eventually be exposed, and they will not advance beyond a certain point. Those who live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution, but they should remain in the teachings they have learned from Scripture, which is useful for teaching, reproof, correction, and instruction in justice.
Chapter 4
The apostle Paul urges Timothy to preach the word urgently and to reprove, entreat, and rebuke with patience and doctrine, as people will eventually turn away from sound doctrine and seek false teachings. Paul reflects on his own life, stating that he has fought the good fight, completed his course, and preserved the faith, and that a crown of justice awaits him. He updates Timothy on the whereabouts of various associates, including Demas, Crescens, Titus, and Luke, and asks Timothy to bring Mark with him and to pick up supplies and books left with Carpus at Troas. Paul also warns Timothy to avoid Alexander the coppersmith, who has opposed their words, and concludes by expressing gratitude for the Lord's support and sending greetings to various individuals.
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