Author
Paul
Apostle
Written
c. 67 AD
Chapters
4
Audience
Timothy, Paul's young protégé and co-worker in ministry
Paul encourages Timothy to rekindle his gift and not be ashamed of the gospel or of Paul's imprisonment
Chapter 1Read in Bible
Paul reminds Timothy of the grace given in Christ and calls him to hold fast to sound teaching
Chapter 1Read in Bible
Timothy is charged to entrust the gospel to faithful men and to endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ
Chapter 2 → Chapter 1Read in Bible
Paul warns against quarreling over words and calls Timothy to be a workman who correctly handles the word of truth
Chapter 2 → Chapter 14Read in Bible
Paul describes the godlessness and moral corruption that will mark the last days
Chapter 3 → Chapter 1Read in Bible
Paul appeals to his own example and the God-breathed Scriptures as Timothy's foundation for righteous ministry
Chapter 3 → Chapter 10Read in Bible
Paul solemnly charges Timothy to preach the Word in season and out of season, as Paul himself has finished his race
Chapter 4 → Chapter 1Read in Bible
Paul shares personal requests, final greetings, and his confidence that the Lord will rescue him into His heavenly kingdom
Chapter 4 → Chapter 9Read in Bible
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."
2 Timothy 1:7"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth."
2 Timothy 2:15"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,"
2 Timothy 3:16"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
2 Timothy 4:7Second Timothy is Paul's final letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution, in which he urges Timothy to remain faithful to the gospel despite hardship, false teaching, and abandonment. Paul charges Timothy to guard the deposit of truth, preach the Word with urgency, and entrust sound doctrine to reliable leaders who will continue its transmission. The letter serves as Paul's farewell testament and a timeless call for courageous, faithful ministry in every generation.