Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study both Paul’s second epistle to Timothy.
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Basics
- 1Timothy, 2Timothy and Titus make up the “pastoral” epistles, letters written to individuals, not churches.
- Timothy’s father was Greek and his mother (Eunice) and grandmother (Lois) where Jews (2 Tim 1:5).
- Paul converted Timothy when he was in Lystra (Acts 16:1-3) during his first missionary journey. Timothy traveled with Paul and was his scribe for 6 of Paul’s letters.
- Date: c. 62-64 AD, Paul wrote 2Timothy during his second Roman imprisonment.
- Purpose: Timothy remained in Ephesus to combat false teachers.
Structure
2 Timothy: Paul puts forth a series of models for Timothy’s learning and encouragement
- 1:1-7 Greeting
- 1:8-15 – Paul’s example
- 1:16-18 – Onesiphorus’s example
- 2:1-7 – Social examples (soldier, athlete, farmer)
- 2:8-13 – Jesus’ example
- 2:14-3:9 – Warnings against false teachers
- 3:10-4:8 – Instructions for Timothy’s future ministry
- 4:9-22 – Final greetings
Key Theme: suffering 1Ti 1:8; 1Ti 1:12; 1Ti 2:9; 1Ti 3:11-12; 1Ti 4:5.
Background & Outlines
- Map of NT Churches
- Chronology of Paul
- Paul’s use of the Old Testament
- Blue Letter Bible: Chronology of Acts/Epistles
- Bible Atlas: Ephesus
- Blue Letter Bible: 2 Timothy Outline
- John MacArthur: Author, Date, Background – 2 Timothy
- ESV: Introduction to 2Timothy
- ESV: The Global Message of 2Timothy
- 2 Timothy: Introductory Notes – Charles Swindoll
- 2 Timothy Introduction – James Van Dine
- Key to 2 Timothy – 2 page summary – William Orr
- Second Timothy – James Gray
- 2 Timothy Introductory Notes – NIV Study Bible
- 2 Timothy – 6 page summary – Myer Pearlman
- Introduction to 2 Timothy: Come Before Winter – Wil Pounds
- 2 Timothy: Introduction, Argument, and Outline – Daniel Wallace
- Introduction to 2 Timothy – Henry Morris
- 2 Timothy Outline and Introduction – J Vernon McGee
- 2 Timothy: How Not to Collapse – Ray Stedman
Maps from Bible-History.com
- New Testament World
- Paul’s 1st Journey
- Paul’s 2nd Journey
- Paul’s 3rd Journey
- Israel in NT Times
- Kingdom of Herod the Great
- New Testament Cities – Once there click on specific area
Maps from Studylight.org
- Paul’s First Missionary Journey
- Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
- Paul’s Third Missionary Journey
- Paul’s Arrest and Imprisonment
- Paul’s Voyage to Rome
Indubiblia.org
- Roman Division of Palestine
- Paul’s Missionary Journeys
- Roman Empire and the spread of Christianity
- Israel and the Middle East today
Key Words
- Jesus (12x) in 2Ti 1:1; 2Ti 1:2; 2Ti 1:9; 2Ti 1:10; 2Ti 1:13; 2Ti 2:1; 2Ti 2:3; 2Ti 2:8; 2Ti 2:10; 2Ti 3:12; 2Ti 3:15; 2Ti 4:1.
- Lord (14x) – Strong’s G2962 in 2Ti 1:2; 2Ti 1:8; 2Ti 1:16; 2Ti 1:18; 2Ti 2:7; 2Ti 2:19; 2Ti 2:22; 2Ti 2:24; 2Ti 3:11; 2Ti 4:8; 2Ti 4:14; 2Ti 4:17; 2Ti 4:18; 2Ti 4:22.
- Christ (12x) – Strong’s G5547 in 2Ti 1:1; 2Ti 1:2; 2Ti 1:9; 2Ti 1:10; 2Ti 1:13; 2Ti 2:1; 2Ti 2:3; 2Ti 2:8; 2Ti 2:10; 2Ti 3:12; 2Ti 3:15; 2Ti 4:1.
- faith (8x) – Strongs G4102in 2Ti 1:5; 2Ti 1:13; 2Ti 2:18; 2Ti 2:22; 2Ti 3:8; 2Ti 3:10; 2Ti 3:15; 2Ti 4:7.
- endure (4x) – Strong’s G5278 in2Ti 2:10; 2Ti 2:12; Strong’s G430 in 2Ti 4:3; Strong’s G2553 in 2Ti 4:5; endured (1x) – Strong’s G5297 in 2Ti 3:11.
- not ashamed (4x) – Strong’s G1870 in 2Ti 1:8; 2Ti 1:12; 2Ti 1:16; Strong’s G 422 in 2Ti 2:15.
- gospel (3x) – Strong’s 6209 in 2Ti 1:8; 2Ti 1:10; 2Ti 2:8.
- word (3x) – Strong’s 3056 in 2Ti 2:9; 2Ti 2:15; 2Ti 4:2.
- teaching (3x) – Strong’s G1319 in 2Ti 3:10; 2Ti 3:16; Strong’s G3056 in 2Ti 4:15.
- suffer (3x) – Strong’s G3958 in 2Ti 1:12; Strong’s G4777 in 2Ti 2:3; Strong’s G2553 in 2Ti 2:9; sufferings – Strong’s G3804 in 2Ti 3:11.
- righteousness (3x) – Strong’s G1343 in 2Ti 2:22; 2Ti 3:16; 2Ti 4:8.
- mercy (3x) – Strong’s G1656 in 2Ti 1:2; 2Ti 1:16; 2Ti 1:18.
- persecutions (2x) – Strong’s 61375 in 2Ti 3:11.
Commentaries & Study Bibles
- Top 5 Commentaries on Pastoral Epistles (1&2 Timothy, Titus) – Ligonier.org
- Best Commentaries on Pastoral Epistles – Tim Challies
- Commentary Reviews: Pastoral Epistles
- Calvin’s Commentary on the Bible: 2 Timothy
- Albert Barnes Notes on the Whole Bible: 2 Timothy
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible: 2 Timothy
- Alfords Exegetical Commentary: 2 Timothy
- Geneva Study Bible: 2 Timothy
- Reformation Study Bible Notes 2 Timothy
- Precept Austin Commentaries & Sermons: 2 Timothy
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Paul
- Paul, the Apostle – Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology
- Paul – Holman Bible Dictionary
- Paul, the Apostle – Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
- Paul – Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
- Paul, the Apostle – International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- Paul- Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature
Timothy
- Timothy – Holman Bible Dictionary
- Timothy – Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
- Timothy – International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- Timothy – Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature
- Timothy in Acts: Acts 16:1-3; Acts 17:14-15; Acts 18:5; Acts 19:22; Acts 20:4
- American Tract Society Timothy
- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Timothy
- Easton’s Bible Dictionary Timothy
- Fausset Bible Dictionary Timothy
- Hastings’ Dictionary of the NT Timothy
- Morrish Bible Dictionary Timotheus, Timothy
- Hawker’s Poor Man’s Dictionary Timothy
- People’s Dictionary of the Bible Timothy
- Whyte’s Bible Characters Timothy as a child Timothy as a young minister
- Webster Dictionary Timothy
- Bob Utley – Timothy
Letters
- 1&2 Timothy, Theology of – Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology
- Timothy & Titus, Epistles to – Hastings’ Dictionary of the New Testament
- Timothy, 1st Epistle to – Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
- Timothy, 2nd Epistle to – Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
- Timothy, Epistles to – Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
- Pastoral Epistles to – International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- Timothy, Epistles to – Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature
- Fausset Bible Dictionary Timothy, the Second Epistle to
- Holman Bible Dictionary – 2 Timothy
- Easton’s Bible Dictionary Timothy, Second Epistle to
- Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Timothy, Epistles to
- Morrish Bible Dictionary Timothy, Epistles to
- Smith Bible Dictionary Timothy, Epistles of Paul to
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Timothy, Epistles to
- McClintock and Strong’s Bible Encyclopedia Timothy, Second Epistle
City of Ephesus
- Ephesus – Holman Bible Dictionary
- Ephesus – Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
- Ephesus – Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
- Ephesus – International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- Ephesus – Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature
Rome
- Rome – Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology
- Rome and the Roman Empire – Holman Bible Dictionary
Tychicus
- Tychicus – Holman Bible Dictionary
- Tychicus – Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
- Tychicus – International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- Tychicus – Kitto’s Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature
- Tychicus in NT: Acts 20:4, Ephesians 6:21; Colossians 4:7; 2 Timothy 4:12; Titus 3:12
Articles
- Dwight Edwards: 2Timothy – Call to Completion (scroll down)
- Donald Guthrie: The Pastoral Epistles and the Mind of Paul
- P Harding: The Word of God in 2 Timothy
- EK Simpson: The Pastoral Epistles
GotQuestions.org
- Book of 2 Timothy – Bible Survey
- Who were Lois and Eunice in the Bible?
- What does the Bible say about fear?
- Why is sound doctrine so important?
- Who was Onesiphorus in the Bible?
- What is the proper way to study the Bible?
- What is the seal of God?
- Who were Jannes and Jambres?
- What does it mean to have a reprobate mind?
- What does the Bible say about perseverance?
- How should a Christian respond to persecution?
- What does the Bible say about self-deception?
- What does it mean that the Bible is inspired?
- What does it mean that the Bible is God-breathed?
- What are the different theories of biblical inspiration?
- What does it mean to preach the Word?
- What does it mean to endure hardship?
- What does 2 Timothy 4:3 mean by itching ears?
- What is a drink offering?
- What did Paul mean when he said he had fought the good fight?
- What did Paul mean when he said he had finished the race?
- What did Paul mean when he said he had kept the faith?
- Who was Demas in the Bible?
- Who was John Mark in the Bible?
- Who was Tychicus in the Bible?
- Who was Alexander the coppersmith in the Bible?
Bible Study Helps
- Bible Study 101
- Interpreting Epistles
- Study Software & websites
- More Maps & Charts
- Greek Word Studies by Precepts Austin
- Books on how to study the Bible
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