Outline of 2 Timothy: Guard the good deposit
Paul's last letter, from a Roman prison: do not be ashamed, suffer for the gospel, hand it on, hold to the God-breathed Scriptures and preach the word.
Part 1 · Do not be ashamed 1:1–18
Paul thanks God for Timothy's faith and urges him to fan the gift into flame, share in suffering and guard the deposit, as Onesiphorus did.
- 12 Timothy 1: I know whom I have believed
Fan the gift into flame, do not be ashamed of the gospel or of Paul's chains, and guard the treasure entrusted to you.
The promise of life in Christ Jesus 1:1–2 · Your sincere faith 1:3–5 · Fan into flame the gift of God 1:6–7 · Do not be ashamed 1:8–12 · Guard the treasure entrusted to you 1:13–14 · Unashamed of my chains 1:15–18
Your sincere faith 1:1–5
Greeting, thanks and longing; faith in three generations.
Do not be ashamed 1:6–14
Rekindle the gift, share in suffering for the gospel of grace, hold the pattern and guard the deposit.
Deserters and a friend 1:15–18
All in Asia turned away, but Onesiphorus searched Rome for Paul and was unashamed of his chains.
Part 2 · Be strong and teach rightly 2:1–26
Be strong in grace, hand the gospel on, endure like a soldier, remember the risen Christ, and handle the word rightly against false teachers.
- 22 Timothy 2: The word of God cannot be chained
Be strong in grace: entrust the gospel, suffer as a soldier, remember the risen Christ, and handle the word rightly.
Entrust these to faithful men 2:1–2 · Like a good soldier of Christ Jesus 2:3–7 · Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead 2:8–10 · He remains faithful 2:11–13 · An unashamed workman 2:14–19 · A vessel for honor 2:20–21 · The Lord's servant 2:22–26
Entrust and endure 2:1–13
Teach faithful men, suffer as a soldier, remember Christ, and trust the faithful saying.
An approved workman 2:14–26
Avoid word-fights, handle the word rightly, be a vessel for honor, and correct opponents gently.
Part 3 · Continue in the Scriptures and preach the word 3:1–4:8
Hard times will come, but Timothy must follow Paul's example, continue in the God-breathed Scriptures and preach the word; Paul's race is run.
- 32 Timothy 3: All Scripture is God-breathed
Hard times will come with godless men; Timothy must follow Paul's example and continue in the God-breathed Scriptures.
In the last days terrible times will come 3:1–5 · As Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses 3:6–9 · You, however, have observed my teaching 3:10–13 · All Scripture is God-breathed 3:14–17
Terrible times 3:1–9
Lovers of self and pleasure with a form of godliness creep into homes and oppose the truth.
All Scripture is God-breathed 3:10–17
Follow Paul's life and sufferings, and continue in the Scriptures that make wise for salvation.
Preach the word 4:1–8
Before the Judge, preach the word in every season; Paul has finished the race, and the crown awaits.
- 42 Timothy 4: I have finished the race
Preach the word in every season; Paul has finished the race, and the Lord who stood by him will bring him home.
Preach the word 4:1–2 · Itching ears 4:3–5 · I have kept the faith 4:6–8 · Only Luke is with me 4:9–13 · Alexander the coppersmith 4:14–15 · The Lord stood by me 4:16–18 · Come before winter 4:19–22
Part 4 · Come before winter 4:9–22
Paul asks Timothy to come quickly, tells of friends gone and the Lord who stood by him, and sends his last greetings.
Only Luke is with me 4:9–15
Demas gone, others sent; bring Mark, the cloak and the parchments; beware of Alexander.
The Lord stood by me 4:16–18
Deserted by all, Paul was strengthened to preach; the Lord will bring him into His kingdom.
Final greetings 4:19–22
Greetings, news of friends, come before winter, and grace.
Plus What TheoMaps holds for the outline of 2 Timothy
- The 24 section notes, one for every section of 2 Timothy
- How each of its 11 movements leads into the next, in its own words
- The shape of 2 Timothy: 8 repeated words and phrases and 3 literary patterns
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