The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the
Timothy

2 Timothy Chapter 1
Paul expresses great affection for Timothy 1-5. Exhorts him to improve his spiritual gifts 6-14. Tells of many who basely deserted him; but speaks with affection of Onesiphorus  15-18.
2 Timothy Chapter 2
The apostle exhorts Timothy to persevere with diligence, like a soldier, a combatant, and a husbandman 1-7. Encouraging him by assurances of a happy end of his faithfulness 8-13. Warnings to shun vain babblings and dangerous errors 14-21. Charges to flee youthful lusts, and to minister with zeal against error, but with meekness of spirit 22-26.
2 Timothy Chapter 3
The apostle foretells the rise of dangerous enemies to the gospel 1-9. Proposes his own example to Timothy 10-13. And exhorts him to continue in the doctrine he had learned from the Holy Scriptures 14-17.
2 Timothy Chapter 4
The apostle solemnly charges Timothy to be diligent, though many will not bear sound doctrine 1-5. Enforces the charge from his own martyrdom, then at hand 6-8. Desires him to come speedily 9-13. He cautions, and complains of such as had deserted him; and expresses his faith as to his own preservation to the heavenly kingdom 14-18.
Friendly greetings and his usual blessing 19-22.