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Begin Typing VigilIn the first part of 2 Timothy (1:1-2:13) the emphasis falls on suffering with and for the gospel as a note of genuine Christianity. The greeting (1:1-2) is followed by a thanksgiving for Timotheus’ unfeigned faith, and an exhortation against being ashamed of Paul and the Pauline gospel in their hour of adversity. Paul urges his own example to the contrary (1:12f), together with the example of a brave Asiatic Christian, Onesiphorus (1:15-18). This Pauline gospel, of which endurance is a leading feature, Timotheus as Paul’s deputy is to teach (2:1-2) to his subordinate agents, and to practise himself (2:3f), with the certainty of ultimate success and reward (2:4-13).
The second section of the epistle lays stress on the wordy, bitter, and barren controversies which endanger this trust and tradition (2:14f). Their immoral consequences and methods are hotly exposed (3:1-9); then Timotheus is warned, by Paul’s own example (3:10f), that suffering not ease is the mark of the true gospel, and that innovations (3:13f) are to be eschewed. After solemnly laying this charge on him (4:1-5), Paul speaks of his own position (4:6f), and the letter closes with a number of private and personal data.
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