2 Timothy

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2 Timothy has 4 chapters. Read 2 Timothy in the Bible in Basic English, chapter by chapter, free and without an account.

2 Timothy presents a personal appeal to remain faithful amid suffering, opposition, and discouragement. Timothy is urged to guard the message entrusted to him, teach others, avoid destructive disputes, and continue in the Scriptures he has learned. The letter portrays Paul facing the end of his course while asking for companionship and expressing confidence in the Lord.

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2 Timothy is one of Paul's letters of the New Testament, the same 27 books in every Christian Bible. See it on the shelf.

Imprisoned Paul passing a covered lamp to Timothy while a loyal visitor enters the doorway
2 Timothy 1

2 Timothy 1 calls Timothy to rekindle his gift, endure without shame, and guard the entrusted message.

Timothy teaching faithful workers beside a farm while a runner and resting protective gear appear nearby
2 Timothy 2

2 Timothy 2 calls for endurance, faithful teaching, accurate work, pure conduct, and gentle correction.

Timothy learning from blank scrolls with his mother and grandmother as distant unrest fills a marketplace
2 Timothy 3

2 Timothy 3 contrasts corrupt times with Timothy’s trusted formation and Scripture’s equipping purpose.

Aged Paul seated in modest confinement as trusted messengers and a runner travel toward sunrise
2 Timothy 4

2 Timothy 4 contains Paul’s final charge, completed race, experience of abandonment, and closing requests.