Source edition
The New Testament in the original Greek. Westcott, Brooke Foss; Hort, Fenton John Anthony, editors. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1882-1892.
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Summary
This epistle is a testamentary letter written by the Apostle Paul to his beloved disciple and young missionary, Timothy, as Paul faces the end of his life. At the outset, Paul praises Timothy’s sincere faith and encourages him to rekindle the gift of God, urging him to share in suffering for the sake of the gospel. In the body of the letter, he instructs Timothy on how to pass down the faith to the next generation, advising him to avoid useless disputes and false teachings, and to remain steadfast in the truth of the divinely inspired Scriptures. As the letter nears its conclusion, Paul declares that his own departure is at hand, reflecting on his finished race, and solemnly charges Timothy to preach the word faithfully to the end. The epistle concludes with personal instructions, greetings to fellow workers, and a prayer for the Lord’s grace.