2 Timothy 1:1

Salutation

1:1 From Paul, ¹  an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise ²  of life in Christ Jesus,

2 Timothy 1:14

1:14 Protect that good thing ³  entrusted to you, through the Holy Spirit who lives within us.

2 Timothy 1:17

1:17 But when he arrived in Rome, ⁴  he eagerly searched for me and found me.

2 Timothy 2:7

2:7 Think about what I am saying and ⁵  the Lord will give you understanding of all this. ⁶ 

2 Timothy 3:1

Ministry in the Last Days

3:1 But understand this, that in the last days difficult ⁷  times will come.

2 Timothy 3:12

3:12 Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

[1:1]  ¹ tn Grk “Paul.” The word “from” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to indicate the sender of the letter.

[1:1]  ² tn Grk “for the promise…” or possibly “in accordance with the promise…”

[1:14]  ³ sn That good thing (Grk “the good deposit”) refers to the truth of the gospel committed to Timothy (cf. 1 Tim 6:20).

[1:17]  ⁵ map For location see JP4 A1.

[2:7]  ⁷ tn The Greek word here usually means “for,” but is used in this verse for a milder continuation of thought.

[2:7]  ⁸ tn Grk “in all things.”

[3:1]  ⁹ tn Or perhaps, “dangerous,” “fierce.”