Guarding the deposit
That good thing committed to thee — keep by the Holy Ghost who dwells in us (1:13–14).
New Testament · Book 55 of 66
2 Timothy
Paul's last letter. From a Roman dungeon, the aging apostle charges Timothy to guard the deposit, endure hardship, and preach the word.
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Chapters
Paul's last
Letter
Guard
The deposit
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. ”
Paul's Final Charge
Written from a Roman dungeon, possibly months from execution. Four chapters move from the gift stirred up to the farewell by the block.
- Charge to endureCh. 1
Stir up the gift; not ashamed of the testimony of our Lord.
- Approved workmanCh. 2
Soldier, athlete, husbandman; rightly dividing the word.
- Scripture's sufficiencyCh. 3
Perilous times; all Scripture given by inspiration of God.
- FarewellCh. 4
Preach the word; fought a good fight; bring Mark; bring the cloak.
“I am now ready to be offered… my departure is at hand.” — 4:6
The last letter. Guard the deposit. Preach the word.
- Author
- Paul (1:1)
- Date
- c. AD 64–67, from Roman imprisonment shortly before his death
- Audience
- Timothy, whom Paul summons for one last visit
- Position
- New Testament · Book 55 of 66
Structure
- Charge to endure1
Remembrance of Timothy's faith; the gift stirred up; not ashamed of the testimony.
- Approved workman2
Soldier, athlete, husbandman; rightly dividing the word; vessels of honor and dishonor.
- Last days and Scripture3
Perilous times; the character of apostasy; holy scriptures; all scripture inspired.
- Paul's farewell4
Preach the word; I am now ready to be offered; the good fight fought; bring Mark; bring the cloak.
Section pages
Each section is one focused part of 2 Timothy — purpose, key movements, key verses, Christ-in-this-section. Roughly five minutes each.
Themes
Last days
Men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters; from such turn away (ch. 3).
Scripture's inspiration
All scripture is given by inspiration of God — profitable, sufficient, equipping (3:16–17).
Paul's farewell
I have fought a good fight; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown (ch. 4).