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# 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.
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#### Special concepts in this chapter ####
##### Spiritual children #####
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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]])
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#### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter ####
##### Persecution #####
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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/translate/figs-explicit]])
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## Links: ##
* __[2 Timothy 01:01 Notes](./01.md)__
* __[2 Timothy intro](../front/intro.md)__
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