2 Timothy 1:34:84:91:1-24:19-22 Instructions to Timothy Come Soon SalutationSalutation 4:18 ClosingClosing

2 Timothy 1:3-7 3:1-17 4:9 1:1-24:19-22 Instructions to Timothy Come Soon SalutationSalutation 4:18 ClosingClosing ThanksgivingTeach Through Suffering; Paul’s Model 1:8-18 Be Strong & Teach; Timothy's Calling 2:1-13 2:14-26 Leader and Opponents Un-Godliness and Need for Truth 4:1-9 Closing Charge to Timothy Closing Remarks - Instructions Greeting

2 Timothy 1:3-7 3:1-17 4:9 1:1-24:19-22 Instructions to Timothy Come Soon SalutationSalutation 4:18 ClosingClosing 1:8-18 Be Strong & Teach; Timothy's Calling 2:1-13 2:14-26 Leader and Opponents Un-Godliness and Need for Truth 4:1-9 Closing Charge to Timothy Closing Remarks - Instructions Purpose 1:8 ashamed suffering So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. Greeting Teach Through Suffering; Paul’s Model Thanksgiving

Explicit: Explicit: This letter falls into a set of individual units which are difficult to bring into a cohesive whole.This letter falls into a set of individual units which are difficult to bring into a cohesive whole. Much more personal in character.Much more personal in character. Much more impassioned in nature than the cooler more “Senior Pastor” letter of 1 Timothy or Titus.Much more impassioned in nature than the cooler more “Senior Pastor” letter of 1 Timothy or Titus. 2 Timothy: Structure

Explicit: Explicit: So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, (2Ti 1:8 NIV)So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, (2Ti 1:8 NIV) Timothy & Titus never mention suffering as part of Timothy’s ministerial duties. This gives 2 Timothy as completely different feel.Timothy & Titus never mention suffering as part of Timothy’s ministerial duties. This gives 2 Timothy as completely different feel. Paul’s physical suffering seems to be from the State (in Roman jail; 2:9).Paul’s physical suffering seems to be from the State (in Roman jail; 2:9). But the real suffering he describes comes from being abandoned by his co-laborers (1:15; 4:9-18)But the real suffering he describes comes from being abandoned by his co-laborers (1:15; 4:9-18) 2 Timothy: Purposes

Explicit: Explicit: In 2 Tim, suffering does not seem to arise from the World (e.g., As in Romans or Revelation) but from internal sources; from the Church herself.In 2 Tim, suffering does not seem to arise from the World (e.g., As in Romans or Revelation) but from internal sources; from the Church herself. Identifying the precise source of one’s ministerial pain is a grey area.Identifying the precise source of one’s ministerial pain is a grey area. 2 Timothy: Purposes

Explicit: Explicit: There is no explicit church setting addressed (e.g., No Ephesus).There is no explicit church setting addressed (e.g., No Ephesus). The Epistolary situation is that Paul’s ministry is coming to an end (4:6-8).The Epistolary situation is that Paul’s ministry is coming to an end (4:6-8). Timothy is to follow Paul’s model (not as replacement apostle) but as leader of the church in the world.Timothy is to follow Paul’s model (not as replacement apostle) but as leader of the church in the world. 2 Timothy: Purposes

Explicit: Explicit: No real mention of equipping others to follow in His or Timothy’s footsteps (except 2:2)No real mention of equipping others to follow in His or Timothy’s footsteps (except 2:2) Most verbs are 2 nd person singular imperatives.Most verbs are 2 nd person singular imperatives. Little instruction informing Timothy how to train others or their ministerial qualifications (contra 1 Tim 3). Exception in 2 Tim 2:24Little instruction informing Timothy how to train others or their ministerial qualifications (contra 1 Tim 3). Exception in 2 Tim 2:24 Rather the teaching tone is basic doctrine with personal ethical consequences.Rather the teaching tone is basic doctrine with personal ethical consequences. 2 Timothy: Purposes

2 Timothy 1:3-7 3:1-17 4:9 1:1-24:19-22 Instructions to Timothy Come Soon SalutationSalutation 4:18 ClosingClosing ThanksgivingTeach Through Suffering; Paul’s Model 1:8-18 Be Strong & Teach; Timothy's Calling 2:1-13 2:14-26 Leader and Opponents Un-Godliness and Need for Truth 4:1-9 Closing Charge to Timothy Closing Remarks - Instructions Note the Salutation Almost identical to 1 Tim: Command of God vs. Will of God Added “According to promise of life” (see Titus 1:2) Genuine child in faith vs. beloved child (are we to hear inheritance language?) Theme of “Mercy” is still central (2 Tim 1:16, 18) may Reference to Paul as Apostle may hint to a larger reading audience than just Timothy.

2 Timothy 1:3-7 3:1-17 4:9 1:1-24:19-22 Instructions to Timothy Come Soon SalutationSalutation 4:18 ClosingClosing ThanksgivingTeach Through Suffering; Paul’s Model 1:8-18 Be Strong & Teach; Timothy's Calling 2:1-13 2:14-26 Leader and Opponents Un-Godliness and Need for Truth 4:1-9 Closing Charge to Timothy Closing Remarks - Instructions Note the presence of a Greeting/Thanksgiving ●See Rom 1:8-17; 1 Cor 1:4-9) ●Missing from 1 Tim & Titus

2 Timothy - Greeting I thank (lit: I have grace) to/for God, ▪whom I serve (worship?), as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, ▪constantly remember (lit: I have [for you] remembrance) you in my prayers night and day ▪longing to see you, recalling your tears, so that I may be filled with joy. ▪I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

2 Timothy - Greeting I thank (lit: I have grace) to/for God, ▪whom I serve (worship?), as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, ▪constantly remember (lit: I have [for you] remembrance) you in my prayers night and day ▪longing to see you, recalling your tears, so that I may be filled with joy. ▪I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.