1 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

2 Timothy at a Glance. This book, Paul’s final epistle was written to instruct, encourage, exhort, warn, and reassure his favorite son in the faith, Timothy. Bottom Line Summary. THE FINAL WORDS OF GOD’S FINEST WITNESS

2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well. 3 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Paul’s Greeting to Timothy (1 Timothy 1:1–2) 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Faithfulness under Persecution (Matthew 10:16–25)

Summary: 2 Timothy is a letter from Paul to Timothy, offering guidance and encouragement. Paul, facing imminent execution, urges Timothy to remain steadfast in faith, endure hardships, and preach the gospel.

In 2 Timothy 2:1, Paul encourages Timothy to "be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." This is a reminder that our strength doesn't come from our own abilities or efforts, but from the grace of God.

The book of 2 nd Timothy is a Pastoral Epistle (letter from Paul to a church leader). The author is the Apostle Paul who wrote it approximately 67 A.D. and is probably his last letter.

Commit (παράθου); identifying the doctrine committed to be handed on with the deposit (παραθήκη) of 1 Timothy 6:20 and 2 Timothy 1:14. It is important to note here both the concurrence of the presbyters and the assent of the Church.

2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 You therefore must endure [a] hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.