2 Timothy 01 General Notes

Structure and formatting

Paul formally introduces this letter in verses 1-2. Writers often began letters in this way in the ancient Near East.

Paul discipled Timothy as a Christian and a church leader. Paul may also have led him to believe in Christ. Therefore, Paul calls Timothy "beloved child." (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/disciple and rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit)

Paul was in prison when he wrote this letter. Paul encourages Timothy to be willing to suffer for the gospel. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit)