# General Information:

The word "you" in this letter is singular and refers to Timothy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

# Connecting Statement:

Paul encourages Timothy to reject the wrong use of the law and use good teaching from God.

# As I urged you

"As I pleaded with you" or "As I asked you very strongly"

# remain in Ephesus

"wait for me there in the city of Ephesus"

# a different doctrine

The implied information can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: "a different doctrine from what we teach" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

