New Testament

2 Timothy

Author Paul the apostle

Date Written ~AD 66–67

Chapters 4

Theme Endurance in ministry and guarding the gospel

Summary

2 Timothy is Paul's final letter, written from a Roman prison as he faces execution. He urges Timothy to guard the gospel, endure hardship as a good soldier, and continue faithful ministry in the face of opposition and apostasy.

Outline

Encouragement to Be Faithful (1)
A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus (2)
Warning About the Last Days (3)
Paul's Final Charge and Farewell (4)

Key Verses

2 Timothy 1:7

"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."

2 Timothy 3:16-17

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."

2 Timothy 4:7

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Christ in 2 Timothy

Christ Jesus who abolished death and brought immortality through the gospel (1:10); the righteous Judge who awards the crown (4:8)

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