Outline

2 Tim 2:1 Timothy must rely on Christ for his strength to persevere in his ministry.

2 Tim 2:2 Timothy must entrust the true gospel and sound doctrine to other faithful men capable of teaching the church.

2 Tim 2:3-6 Paul exhorts Timothy to suffer hardship by living in active, disciplined, consistent hard-working service for the cause of Christ.

2 Tim 2:7-10 Paul exhorts Timothy to meditate on his words, and reminds him that the gospel will never cease to go forth for the sake of the elect.

2 Tim 2:11-13 An early Christian hymn provides encouragement by focusing on the believer’s security in Christ and reward for faithful service.

2 Tim 2:14 Paul commands Timothy to teach these things to the faithful men, and to charge them not to be involved in useless disputes with negative results.

2 Tim 2:15 Paul commands Timothy to be diligent in godliness and accurate with the Word in order to stand unashamed before God.

2 Tim 2:16-19 Paul describes the devastating results of believers who have strayed from the truth.

2 Tim 2:20-22 Timothy must avoid ungodly influences and youthful lusts while pursuing righteousness in order to be a vessel for honor in the household of God.

2 Tim 2:23 Paul commands Timothy to avoid those disputes which drive other believers and unbelievers away.

2 Tim 2:24 A godly minister will avoid having a quarreling, harsh attitude with others.

2 Tim 2:24 A godly minister will be gentle and patient as he effectively communicates God’s truth to all men.

2 Tim 2:25 A godly minister will contend for the truth with a humble, gentle spirit.

2 Tim 2:25 Only God can ultimately bring a disobedient Christian back to a knowledge of His truth.

2 Tim 2:26 Disobedient Christians have been caught in the snare of the devil.