Bible Chapter Summary
2 Timothy 2 Summary
Endurance and Sound Doctrine
Paul commands Timothy to be strong in the grace of Christ Jesus and to commit what he has heard to faithful men who can teach others. Timothy is urged to endure hardship as a good soldier, avoiding worldly entanglements and striving lawfully. Paul emphasizes remembering Christ's resurrection and warns against profane babblings and false teaching that leads to ungodliness, instructing Timothy to pursue righteousness, faith, charity, and peace.
Key themes
Key verses
2 Timothy 2:2
“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.”
2 Timothy 2:3
“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”
2 Timothy 2:15
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:22
“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
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