2 Timothy
Second Timothy is Paul's final letter, written from prison before his execution, urging Timothy to remain faithful. It emphasizes endurance, sound doctrine, and the inspiration of Scripture.
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๐ About This Book
Purpose
Paul's final letter - a personal charge to Timothy to endure suffering, guard the gospel, and finish the race faithfully.
Audience
Timothy, as Paul awaited execution in a Roman prison.
Key Themes
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Did You Know?
- Paul's final letter - written from death row in Rome
- Contains 'I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course' (4:7)
- The most personal and emotional of Paul's letters
- Contains 'All scripture is given by inspiration of God' (3:16)
- Paul asks Timothy to bring his cloak and books before winter
- Written knowing execution was imminent (4:6)
- Contains 'study to shew thyself approved unto God' (2:15)
- Paul was abandoned by most friends - only Luke remained (4:11)
- Urges Timothy to 'endure hardness, as a good soldier' (2:3)
- The last recorded words of the apostle Paul