2 Timothy: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Read 2 Timothy one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.

About 2 TimothyPermalink

2 Timothy is Paul’s final charge to endure suffering, guard the gospel, handle Scripture faithfully, and finish well.

Testament

New Testament

Genre

Pastoral epistle

Chapters

4

Chapter index

2 Timothy, chapter by chapterPermalink

Choose a chapter to open the complete summary, meaning, and key verse.

01

Guard and endurePermalink

2 Timothy 1–2 · Courage, suffering, faithful teaching, and approved service

• Chapter 1 →
• Chapter 2 →

02

Continue and finishPermalink

2 Timothy 3–4 · Last days, Scripture, preaching, and Paul’s departure

• Chapter 3 →
• Chapter 4 →

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