Chapter summary
2 Timothy 2 — Endure as a Good Soldier
Paul calls Timothy to entrust the gospel to faithful men and to endure hardship like a soldier, athlete, and farmer — remembering Christ raised from the dead.
Be strengthened by the grace in Christ Jesus; entrust the gospel to faithful men who can teach others also.
Three images of endurance: the soldier free from civilian entanglements, the athlete competing by the rules, the farmer first to share the crop.
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead — this is the gospel Paul suffers for; the word of God is not bound.
A workman who rightly handles the word of truth flees youthful passions and pursues righteousness, faith, love, and peace.
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2 Timothy 2:2 “And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.” 2 Timothy 2:8 “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,” 2 Timothy 2:15 “Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.”
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