II Timothy


Written from Rome about A.D. 67 shortly before his martyrdom. Last of the writings of Paul.

Purpose: - to instruct Timothy to be courageous in standing for the truth. Timothy of a timid, retiring nature. Paul pushed him forward. Note personal touch. (4:13). Asks him to bring John Mark.

  1. Greeting. 1:1,2
    1. Grace.
    2. Mercy.
    3. Peace.
  2. Thanksgiving. 1:3-5

    1. For Timothy's genuine faith.
    2. Dignity place upon home training, godly ancestry.
  3. Boldness in testimony enjoined. 1:6-18
    Perhaps Timothy was somewhat timid, almost shrinking from duty for fear.
    1. Because of what God in Christ has done.
    2. Because of Paul's own sufferings. 1:11-14
    3. His teaching enforced by two examples. 1:15-18

      4. The one a warning, the other an encouragement. Characteristic of the scripture to warn and encourage.
  4. Timothy exhorted to stedfastness and fidelity. 2:1-13
    1. Illustrated. 2:1-6
      1. By the soldiers. 2:2-4
      2. By the athlete. 2:5
      3. By the farmer. 2:6:
    2. Paul's example. 2:7-10
    3. Reward held out. 2:11-13

      4. Showing the triumph which Christ shall accomplish.
  5. Instruction to Timothy as a preacher of the Word. 2:14-4:5
    1. Study to be an approved workman. 2:14,15
    2. Shun profane and vain babblings. 2:16-21

      3. Gives assurance by calling attention to the foundation of the Lord standing sure.
    3. Obligation of Timothy to live a pure life 2:22
    4. How to behave before oppressors. 2:23-26

      5. "Mrrkness is self suppression issuing in benevolent service." Dr.Jowett.
    5. How the minister should behave in view of the perilous times. 3:1-4:5

      6. By last days are meant the days just before the coming of Christ. These perilous times are brought on by false teachers.
      1. description of false teachers. 3:1-13
        1. Self lovers.
        2. Covetous.
        3. Empty boasters.
        4. Proud.
        5. Blasphemous.
        6. Disobedient to parents.
        7. Unthankful.
        8. Irreligious.
        9. Without natural affection.
        10. Truce breakers.
        11. Slanderers.
        12. Without self control.
        13. Savage, merciless
        14. Haters of God.
        15. Traitors (betrayers)
        16. Heady (rash)
        17. Highminded (Beclouded with pride)
        18. Pleasure lovers rather than God lovers.
        19. Haning a form of godliness.
      2. Method of these false teachers. 3:6-9

        3. To visit certain ones in their houses especially simple minded women, laden with sins, who are neve able to settle down in the right way, thus always a prey to religious cranks and designing men; as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses by trying to rival Moses, so do these people resort to lying wonders.
      3. Paul's example of suffering, patience, faith, and love followed by Timothy. 3:10-13
      4. The God inspired scriptures are the minister's equipment for such trials and issues. 3:14-17
      5. Charge to Timothy to preach the Word in season and out of season.

        6. Take opportunity and make opportunity.
        The reason stated. 4:3-5
    6. Paul's last words. 4:6-22
      1. His coming martyrdom. 4:6-8
      2. Requests Timothy to come unto him. 4:9-13
      3. Bring Mark, the cloak and books.
      4. Closing message and benediction. 4:14-22


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