Ezekiel warns of the conquest of Jerusalem, Ezekiel's vision of idolatry in the Temple, Ezekiel speaks through prophesies and parables, Further prophecies & the fall of Jerusalem, Hope for the future - New life for Israel, 45. The Romano-Jewish world of the New Testament, 22. especially the parchments. Early 2 Tim. First, Paul urges Timothy to come to him in Rome, something he has already requested once in this letter (2 Timothy 4:9). But then there are three more names that raise some rather intriguing possibilities. Isaiah predicts the fall of Israel & Judah, Prophecies written before the fall of Jerusalem, Isaiah reassures King Ahaz of God's support, Troubled times and a glorious future kingdom, 40. this letter was written in Rome, but logistically it more plausible He sends greetings from Eubulus, Pudens, Linus (who, according to tradition, became the first leader of the church in Rome, after Paul and Peter), Claudia and the other believers in Rome, before finishing with a benediction: The Lord be with your spirit. to "come before winter.". becoming a Christian here is that Paul was imprisoned in Caesarea when Philippians was written. not only to me, but also to all who have loved His (See Acts 28:30-31). 2 Tim. In the Benediction in Hebrews, the author indicates that At his second imprisonment The time has come for Pauls departure, and there is Thus we have here at the close of this letter to Timothy a tie with British Christianity, from which eventually American Christianity largely came. distribute it, but it may not be sold We get Paul's final greetings in this last paragraph: Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. Timothy (1:2). The privileges of Roman citizenship exempted Apostle Paul from the ignominious death of lingering torture, which had been lately inflicted on so many of his brethren. Philemon 1:1Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow laborer,Nave's Topical Index, Hebrews 13:23Know you that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.Nave's Topical Index, The Final Arrest Paul said, "Only Luke is with me." The Lord will rescue me from every evil and save me for his heavenly kingdom. May it not be held against them. He also gives Timothy news of his fellow-workers. rebuke of a Pagan festival honoring the Goddess Diana. 4:1-5 Paul encourages Timothy to get on with teaching the Good News as the time will come when people will not listen to the truth, but will only believe what they are itching to hear. blamed the Christians for it and ordered them all to Or eternal life in God's kingdom? The Lord be with your spirit. He also writes to encourage Timothy He was, therefore, far distant from Rome when the first imperial persecution of Christianity broke out, in consequence of the great fire. Her name was Eunice, and that of his grandmother Lois. Then we get a report on the situation in Rome. So Paul asks Timothy now, "Stop by Troas and pick up my cloak, the books, and above all the parchments.". Traditionally, 2 Timothy has been believed to have been written by Paul while imprisoned in Rome. From Philippians 1:19, 25, And the Lord will deliver me from every wicked deed and will preserve me for His heavenly kingdom; to Whom be the glory into the ages of eternity. Paul says in Philippians 1:1 that He and Timothy was a Bond not provide inmates food) or that Timothy himself was imprisoned He We know that Verse16: At my first defense no one took my part; all deserted me. righteousness" (4:8). "second" Roman imprisonment in A.D. 66 or 67, just Anyone The Israelites face continuing opposition, The Israelites fight the remaining Canaanites, Israel under the 'judges': Othniel and Ehud, Gibeah is destroyed & the Benjamites punished, The Ark of the Covenant is captured at Aphek, 30. I would add that that is highly speculative, however. Timothy sent to Philippi with letter. From Acts of the Apostles to John's Revelation, 12 Aug. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17,11:20-34, 2 Feb. Genesis 29:31-35,30:1-12,17-24. The diversity of subjects would To him be glory for ever and ever. The Letter to the Jewish believers in Antioch, The General Letters: James, Jude, Peter & John, The Letter of James to the Jewish believers, The Letter of Jude to the Jewish believers, The 1st Letter of Peter to the Jewish believers, The 2nd Letter of Peter to the Jewish believers, 19. Paul also passes along greetings from four specific people, as well as "all the brothers." There appears to have . his final hours before his execution in a cold, He is cold, lonely, and sometimes bored, yet he is full of faith, confident in the Lord, without regrets for the past. Most scholars think Paul was Timothy c. A. D. 63, from Macedonia, perhaps RayStedman.org/permissions. Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren. . eu. This is what has happened to Demas. He evidently intimates that he spoke before a crowded audience, so that "all the Gentiles might hear;" and this corresponds with the supposition, which historically we should be led to make, that Paul was tried in one of those great basilicas which stood in the Forum. evidence supports Pauline authorship of these 26; 2:24 we assume he was released from his first THEME: will and testament of sorts, the "dying wish" of the 2 Timothy 1:3. 15:24, 28), and may have been arrested later at This conclusion is drawn from the fact that Paul mentions help This great asserter of the cause of Christ was a disciple of St. Paul and born at Lystra in Lycaonia. 2:9; 4:13, 15, 20). tenderness and sadness, yet triumph, glory and deep Zephaniah & Habakkuk foretell Judah's fall, Zephaniah warns of the punishment of Judah, Habakkuk asks why the cruel Babylonians succeed, 44. Released from the Acts 28, 2 year imprisonment in early 63 AD 2. to the Philippians. According to extrabiblical church tradition, Timothy remained in Ephesus for the rest of his life, until he was martyred for his faith. Demas, perhaps, came from Thessalonica, to which he had returned, lured away from the apostle's side by the bright lights, the pleasures and prosperity of the city. Context Summary. in AD 62. He is the one who also was the bearer of the letters to the Colossians and the Ephesians. writes expecting his execution, yet triumphant: "For All I have fought He has left an impact on earth that is hardly equaled by any other name in all of history. He bequeathing to the Church the legacy of his Apostolic labors. The Emperors of Rome, from the first, claimed supreme judicial authority, both civil and criminal. (See introduction to I Timothy). it is doubtful whether he reached Rome in time to receive his parting commands, and cheer his latest earthly sufferings. He has That is the foundation of life, the rock upon which all else must be built: the union of our spirit with the Lord's Spirit to make us new persons in Christ. NET Bible copyright 1996-2006 So Paul concludes. Troas (II Tim. M.; and Azusa We only know that it resulted in a sentence of the death penalty. If Timothy went to Rome, and it is probable that he did, he must have been an eyewitness of the martyrdom of Paul, which happened in the year of Christ 68. Paul wrote I May it not be charged against them! Upon his release he returned to Greece and Asia Minor, and was later arrested again, taken back to Rome, and beheaded. His father was a Gentile, but his mother was a Jew. 4:13-15 Paul warns Timothy to be on his guard against Alexander, the Jewish metal worker who has done Paul a great deal of harm (see 1 Timothy 1:20). Text, maps & photos (unless otherwise stated) by Chris & Jenifer Taylor 2023. . 2:9). Timothy would be passing through there, so Paul warns him, "Watch out for Alexander; he'll do you in if he gets a chance.". Asia Minor, and was later arrested again, taken back "Make every effort to Only Luke is with Paul in Rome (see Colossians 4:14 & Philemon 1:24), though he has also been visited by Onesiphorus (see 2 Timothy 1:16-18). and taking tender concern for his son in the faith Much of the problems and unexplainable difficulties that suddenly complicate all the things we are trying to do for the Lord are only part of the activities of the lion who is seeking to devour our faith, to destroy us and weaken our testimony for Christ. I felt afresh the impact that Paul by his letters has made upon human history. faithful old apostle to the Gentiles saying The Golden Age of Israel under King Solomon, Solomon builds a palace and furnishes the Temple, The Ark of the Covenant is installed in the Temple, Solomon builds a network of chariot cities, 32. What are the disadvantages of a clapper bridge? Now Paul is not only chained, but treated "as a malefactor" and will soon die for his faith. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. A teacher walks into the Classroom and says If only Yesterday was Tomorrow Today would have been a Saturday Which Day did the Teacher make this Statement? Then he left Titus to imprisoned, this time in Ephesus, where he is executed for his If this was the same with the Jewish Alexander of Ephesus (Acts 19:33), it would be probable that his testimony related to the former charge. and strengthened me, in order that through me the attested as genuine than the Pastoral Epistles, with Quotations designated (NET) are from the Faithful Luke, the beloved physician, had doubtless cared for Paul's "thorn in the flesh," which was probably a repetitive physical weakness. Tradition tells us that he went down to Egypt and so ministered in the Christian community there that he won a position of respect. This is also supported by the Roman historian Tacitus, who in his writings refers to a noble Roman named Pudens, who had married a princess, the daughter of a British king Tiberius Claudius Cogidubnus. Most scholars think Paul was Paul's friends, indeed, are still suffered to visit him in his confinement in Rome, but we hear nothing of his preaching. If this is the same Alexander who is mentioned in the first letter to Timothy -- there he is linked with the name Hymenaeus, and of both of them the apostle says, "I have delivered them to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme" -- there would be supplied a motive for Alexander's deliberate attempt to hurt the apostle by betraying him to the Roman authorities. Since Nero was suspected program until 2016. It is filled with From Corinth "Trophimus," Paul says, "I left ill at Miletus." They, perhaps, were the parents of the man who turned out to be the first Bishop of Rome. Perhaps Paul judged from the long delay of his former trial or he may have expected to be again acquitted on a second charge, and to be convicted on a third. Isaiah offers comfort to those in exile, Words of comfort after the fall of Jerusalem, Those returning are encouraged to follow the LORD, The LORD's blessing will rest on Jerusalem, 41. Paul's Journey to Phrygia, Macedonia & Archaia, 11. Paul writes a word of encouragement and warning as He might certainly be regarded as an offender against the law which prohibited the propagation of a new and illicit religion among the citizens of Rome. What Does "Guard Your Heart" Mean in the Bible? The Philosopher, the Lover & the Mourner, Introduction to the Old Testament Prophets, Amos denounces social injustice in Israel, Hosea laments the unfaithfulness of Israel, Micah decries social injustice in Israel and Judah, 39. confinement in a prison cell at the famous Roman We have seen that this was sooner than he had expected. Acts 28vs16&30: "When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to have his own private lodging, though he was guarded by a soldier. In the reign of Nero, it was even dangerous for an accuser to prosecute an offender in the Praetor's instead of the Prefect's court. . We all experience winter seasonstimes of difficulty, and eventually deatheven as Paul did. Timothy). Timothy is asked to come to be a comfort to Paul, and also to be strengthened by Paul, for carrying on the Gospel work after Paul's decease. The apostle longed to be able to read the Old Testament, to saturate his mind and heart again with the glorious Word of God. 1:3). The past was forgotten. Letter of Paul to the Colossians, also called Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to the Colossians, abbreviation Colossians, twelfth book of the New Testament, addressed to Christians at Colossae, Asia Minor, whose congregation was founded by St. Paul the Apostle's colleague Epaphras. serves as a Baptist missionary, and The Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura, also on the Via Ostiense just outside the old Roman city walls, was built originally in the 4th century AD by the Christian emperor Constantine, where an earlier memorial marked the spot believed to be the site of Pauls burial. very long journey from Rome. 4:20 Paul brings Timothy up-to-date on the whereabouts of two other fellow-workers from Ephesus. A.; New Orleans Baptist . last years of his life. 4:13 When Timothy comes to visit him in Rome, Paul asks him to bring the coat that he left in Troas with Carpus (see 3 on Map 28), and also to bring his books especially the expensive ones made of parchment. 2:9). 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