New TestamentPauline Epistles4 Chapters

2 Timothy

Paul's final letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is his last testament — a deeply personal farewell urging Timothy to remain faithful, guard the Gospel, and endure suffering for Christ.

Author: St. Paul · Written: c. 66-67 AD

🎯Key Themes

PerseveranceGuarding the deposit of faithEnduring sufferingScripture as inspiredFinishing the race

Famous Verses

2 Timothy 3:16-17

All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.

2 Timothy 1:7

For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.

📝Summary & Overview

Writing from death row, Paul urges Timothy to fan into flame the gift of God, to guard the rich deposit of faith, and to preach the word in season and out of season. He warns of difficult times ahead when people will not tolerate sound doctrine. His closing words — 'I have finished the race, I have kept the faith' — are among the most moving in all of Scripture.

📚Book Details

Author

St. Paul

Written

c. 66-67 AD

Testament

New Testament

Category

Pauline Epistles

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