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Introduction to the Second Epistle of Paul
the Apostle to Timothy.

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Written just before Paul's martyrdom,
2 Timothy offers Paul's final thoughts to

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his young son in the faith, Timothy.

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In about A.D.

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66 or 67, Paul was imprisoned for the
second time in Rome, this time as the

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result of the persecution under Emperor
Nero.

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From a cold dungeon, Paul reminds Timothy
what is truly important and encourages him

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in the faith.

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Timothy must have read and re-read every
word many times.

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This is Paul's most intimate and moving
letter, and also his last.

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Tradition suggests that Paul was beheaded
at Rome.

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The book of 2 Timothy has provided
believers in Jesus Christ some of the most

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beloved verses in all of the Bible,
such as Paul's great confession of faith.

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I have fought a good fight.

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I have finished my course.

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I have kept the faith.

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Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown
of righteousness, which the Lord,

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the righteous judge, shall give me at that
day.

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And not to me only, but unto all them also
that love his appearing.

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As you listen to this very personal
letter, think about the importance of

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nurturing good relationships as you invest
yourself in other people's lives.