2 Timothy

Paul Charges Timothy

Paul urges a fearful Timothy to rekindle his gift, embrace suffering, and guard the gospel, anchored in Christ's victory over death.

4 parts

Onesiphorus Serves Paul Faithfully

Paul pauses to commend Onesiphorus, recalling how the man sought him out, was unashamed of his chains, and had served him faithfully—and prays that the Lord will show mercy to his household.

2 parts

Paul Charges Timothy to Endure

Paul urges Timothy to multiply the truth through faithful teachers, then models endurance via soldier, athlete, and farmer, anchoring all in the unchained Gospel.

7 parts

Paul Warns of Difficult Times

Paul warns Timothy that the last days will bring waves of vice and false teachers who wear religion as a mask — and that anyone who chooses to live godly will face persecution while evil only deepens; he steadies Timothy against that cost by pointing him to Paul's own endured sufferings and to the God-breathed Scriptures that have equipped him since childhood.

7 parts

Paul's Charge to Timothy

Paul solemnly charges Timothy before God to preach the word, endure hardship, and fulfill his ministry as a time of widespread rejection of sound teaching approaches.

4 parts

Paul's Farewell to Timothy

Facing death alone, Paul reviews his completed ministry, awaits his reward, warns Timothy of dangers, and urges him to come quickly before the end.

13 parts