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2 Timothy 3:1-9
Paul proceeds to instruct Timothy about the last days. Here, ‘last days’ refer to the end of the church age just before the Rapture and including the Tribulation. The character traits listed find their source in the heart (the inmost part of human nature) of those who have not been…
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2 Timothy 2:20-26
Paul continues to give practical advice to Timothy. He emphasizes holiness and dealing with various types of people. My translation and notes on 2 Timothy 2:20-26 Be God’s Servant 20 Now in a mansion there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and earth, some…
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2 Timothy 2:14-19
Paul reminds Timothy about false teachers–don’t argue about words. Interpret the Bible correctly (the plain, normal sense). Avoid stupid conversations with trolls, narcissists, argumentative people, liars, slanders, etc. Having a conversation with such people is destroying, not faith building. We must tell the truth and correct them but not much…
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2 Timothy 2:1-13
Paul continues with his teaching to Timothy and by application pastors, church workers, and teachers. He encourages Timothy to persevere, reminding him of his dedication to the ministry. New leaders must be chosen and taught. They must be trustworthy, which sometimes may be difficult to assess in today’s evil, narcissistic…
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2 Timothy 1:15-18
Paul continues his instructions to Timothy yet applicable to all church workers—especially pastors—and to all believers. We learn from these true-life examples what pleases our Lord Jesus, and what doesn’t. We learn to remain loyal to fellow believers. We learn to pray for those who desert us or remain loyal.…
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2 Timothy 1:1-14
Paul again writes to Timothy with more instructions and encouragements. It is a personal letter rather than a formal letter. Paul discusses his situation and discouragements. He is grateful for the personal teaching of Timothy when he was young from his grandmother and mother. He encourages Timothy to not be…
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1 Timothy 6:11-21
Paul finishes his teaching to Timothy—and us—by emphasizing for us to live the Christian life consistently, to have proper attitudes towards finances and material goods, and to warn about false logic—not based on reality. My translation and notes on 1 Timothy 6:11-21 Live the Christian Life Consistently 11 But yous,…
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1 Timothy 6:1-10
Paul’s gives us instructions concerning employers and employees, false teachers, and material wealth. 1 Timothy Chapter 6 Employers and Employees 1 Let all servants, who are under a yoke, consider their own masters worthy of full honor, so that the name of God and his doctrine be not spoken evil…
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