The Book of 2 Timothy
Second Timothy is the last letter we have from the apostle Paul, written from a cold prison cell as he awaits execution. With death near, he pours out his heart to his beloved son in the faith, urging Timothy to stir up the gift of God, to never be ashamed of the gospel or of Paul's chains, and to endure hardship like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. He warns of difficult days ahead and of people who abandon the truth, yet he anchors Timothy in the God-breathed Scriptures that equip the man of God for every good work. The letter rises to its famous charge—preach the word, in season and out of season—and to Paul's serene confidence as he nears the end: "I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith." It points us to the faithful Savior who guards what we entrust to him until that day.
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Whole-Book Overview
See the whole sweep of 2 Timothy, from a dying apostle's charge to a timid young pastor, to the triumphant confidence of a man who has kept the faith and looks for the crown of righteousness.
Open overview → Chapter 1Fan the Gift Into Flame
Paul recalls Timothy's sincere faith and urges him to stir up God's gift and never be ashamed of the gospel or of Paul's chains.
Open study → Chapter 2Endure Like a Good Soldier
Paul calls Timothy to be strong in grace, entrust the gospel to faithful teachers, handle the word rightly, and gently correct opponents.
Open study → Chapter 3Equipped by God-Breathed Scripture
Paul warns of grievous last days and people with a form of godliness, then anchors Timothy in the Scriptures that equip for every good work.
Open study → Chapter 4I Have Kept the Faith
Paul gives his final charge to preach the word, then faces death with peace, confident of the crown the righteous Judge will give.
Open study →Study together
Gather a group, work through a chapter at a time, and journey through 2 Timothy together. Invite a friend to join you.