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*2 Timothy*
 
 
CHAPTER 1
 
*I.
**Introduction (1:1-7): *Paul thanks God for Timothy and encourages him in Christ
 
1.
Paul, [an] Apostle[1] of Christ Jesus through[2] the will of God according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus[3],
2.      to Timothy, [my] beloved child[4]: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
3.      I am thankful to God[5], whom I am serving with a clean conscience as my ancestors did[6], as I constantly remember you in my prayers[7] night and day[8];
4.      As I recall your tears I am longing to see you, so that I may be filled with joy;
5.      For I am mindful of the sincere faith[9] within you[10], which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I stand convinced[11] is in you also.
6.
For this reason I am reminding you to fan into flame[12] the gift of God that exists within you through the laying on of my hands,
7.      for God did not give us a spirit[13] of cowardice[14], but rather of strength and love and self-control.
*II.
**The Commission of a Soldier in Christ (1:8-2:26): *Paul reminds Timothy of his commission into Christ’s army
 
a.
*A Commission to Courage (1:8-14)*
 
8.
Therefore[15] do not be ashamed[16] of the testimony of our Lord, or of me[17] His prisoner[18]; but rather suffer alongside of me for the gospel by God’s strength[19],
9.      who saved us and called us[20] to a calling to holiness[21]
Not according to[22] our works
But rather according to His own purpose and grace,
which was given to us in Christ Jesus[23]
before time began
10.  but has been revealed now[24]
by means of the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus,
who on the one hand abolished death
and on the other[25] brought life and immortality[26] to light through the gospel,
11.  into which I myself[27] was appointed a preacher and Apostle and a teacher.
12.
For this reason I am also suffering these things; however, I am not ashamed, for I know who I have believed[28] and I am convinced that he is mighty to guard my deposit[29] until that day[30].
13.  Hold on[31] to the example of correct words which you have heard from me[32], in the faith and love which is in Christ Jesus[33].
14.  Guard[34] the good deposit[35] through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
b.
*A Commission to Character (1:15-2:7)*
 
15.
You know[36] this, that all those in Asia[37] have deserted me[38], among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.
16.  May the Lord give[39] mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed[40] of my chain[41];
17.  but rather, when he came to Rome he diligently[42] searched for me and found me.
18.  May the Lord grant to him to find mercy from the Lord on that day (and you [also] know well what services he rendered at Ephesus).
CHAPTER 2
 
1.
Accordingly you[43], my child, be strengthened[44] by[45] the grace that is in Christ Jesus;
2.      and the things you heard from me among many witnesses[46], entrust these to faithful[47] men who will be competent also to teach others[48].
3.      Suffer together with [me] as[49] a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4.      No one serving as a soldier gets entangled[50] in matters of everyday life, so that he may please the one who recruited him.
5.      Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules[51].
6.
The farmer[52] who works hard should be the first to take his share of the crops.
7.      Think about what I am saying, for the Lord will give to you understanding of all of this.
*c.
**A Commission to Confidence (2:8-13)*
* *
8.      Keep remembering[53] Jesus Christ, raised[54] from the dead[55], from the seed of David, according to my gospel[56],
9.      because of which[57] I am suffering hardship even to the point of bonds as a criminal[58]; however, the word of God is not bound[59]!
10.
This is why[60] I am enduring[61] all these things: for the sake of the chosen ones, so that they also[62] may attain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory[63].
11.
This is a trustworthy saying:[64]
For if we died with [Him][65], we will also live with [Him];[66]
12.
If we endure[67], we will also reign with [Him];[68]
If we will deny [Him][69], He also will deny us;[70]
13.
If we are unfaithful[71], He remains faithful,
For[72] He cannot deny[73] Himself.[74]
* *
*d.      **A Commission to Compassion (2:14-26)*
* *
14.  Remind [them][75] of these things, solemnly warning[76] them in the presence of God not to wrangle with words[77] over nothing useful[78], because[79] [it] ruins the hearers.
15.  Make every effort to present yourself approved to God [as an] unashamed worker by providing a straight path[80] for the word of truth[81].
16.
But avoid worthless chatter[82], for they [who engage in it] will progress further into ungodliness,
17.  and their message will spread like gangrene.
Among them are Hymanaeus[83] and Philetus.
18.
They have strayed from the truth, saying the resurrection has already taken place[84], and are destroying the faith of some [people].
19.
Nevertheless the firm foundation of God[85] stands[86], bearing this mark[87]: “The Lord knew the ones who are His[88], and all who name the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.”
20.
In a large house there are not only gold and silver instruments, but rather also wooden and earthenware [instruments]; some of value and some for common use.
21.
Now if anyone cleanses himself[89] from these[90] [things] he will be a valuable instrument[91], made holy[92], useful for the owner, prepared[93] for all good works[94].
22.  Keep away from youthful lusts[95] and pursue righteousness, faith, love, [and] peace with those who call on the Lord from a cleansed heart[96].
23.
But reject stupid and ignorant[97] controversies, knowing that they bring about fights.
24.
It is necessary for the Lord’s servant not to engage in heated fights, but rather to be kind to all, able to teach, patient[98],
25.  Correcting[99] the opposition with gentleness[100].
Perhaps God will give them repentance leading to the understanding of the truth;
26.
And they may come to their senses [and escape] the devil’s trap, where they are captured by him to do his will.
*III.
**The Challenge of a Soldier in Christ (3:1-17)*
*a.      **Challenge #1: A Crafty Enemy (3:1-9)*
* *
CHAPTER 3
 
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But keep this in mind[101], that in the last days[102] hard times[103] will come.
2.      For men will be[104] selfish[105], greedy[106], boastful, arrogant, demeaning[107], disobedient to parents, ungrateful, wicked[108],
3.      Hard-hearted, irreconcilable, slanderous[109], without self-control, brutal, opposed to good,
4.      Treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure instead of lovers of God,
5.      Having an appearance[110] of godliness[111] despite denying[112] its power.
Avoid these [people]!
6.
For [people] like this[113] slip into homes and mislead weak women[114] [who are] overwhelmed by [their] sins and led along[115] by various lusts,
7.      Always learning[116] and never able to come into the knowledge of truth[117].
8.      Just as Jannes and Jambres[118] opposed Moses, so these [men] also oppose the truth, men who have warped their mind[119] and are disqualified with respect to the faith[120].
9.
However, they will not progress[121] far, for their folly will be easily known by all, just as theirs[122] was.
*b.
**Know your equipment (3:10-17)*
 
10.
You, on the other hand, followed my teaching, way of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,
11.  Persecutions, [and] sufferings, like the ones that happened to me in Antioch, [and] in Iconia, [and] in Lystra[123]; what persecutions I endured, and the Lord delivered me from all of them!
12.
In fact, everyone in Christ Jesus[124] who wants to live in a godly manner will be persecuted!
13.
But evil men and swindlers will progress from bad to worse, deceiving others and being deceived.
14.
But you must persist in the things you have been taught and have believed, knowing from whom[125] you learned them,
15.
And that from childhood you have known the sacred writings that have the ability to make [you] wise, leading to salvation through faith which is[126] in Christ Jesus.
16.
All Scripture is God-breathed[127], and is useful for teaching, for rebuking, for improvement, for instruction that is in righteousness,
17.
So that[128] the man of God may be capable, equipped for every good work.
* *
*IV.
**The Charge of a Soldier in Christ (4:1-6)*
*V.                **The Consolation of a Soldier in Christ (4:7-22)*
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[1] *Apostle*: This use of Paul’s appears to be a technical term for those specifically commissioned by Christ to be His authoritative spokesmen rather than the more general “sent ones.”
(so George W. Knight, /The Pastoral Epistles : A Commentary on the Greek Text/.
New International Greek Testament Commentary [Grand Rapids, MI; W.B. Eerdmans, 1992], 363)
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