Paul, imprisoned and facing death, writes to Timothy his beloved child, recalling his sincere faith (which dwelt first in his grandmother Lois and mother Eunice) and encouraging him to stir up God's gift received through Paul's hands, for God gave not a spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-control. He urges Timothy not to be ashamed of the Lord's testimony or of Paul His prisoner but to share in suffering for the gospel according to God's power, holding the pattern of sound words and guarding the good deposit by the indwelling Holy Spirit.
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Ephesus
View on MapEphesus was a major city in Asia Minor and home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Paul spent over two years there establishing a church that became influential throughout the region. The riot of silversmiths threatened Paul's life. The book of Ephesians and the letter to the church of Ephesus in Revelation were written to this congregation.
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Encouragement to FaithfulnessChapters 1
Guard the gospel, don't be ashamed.
Endurance in MinistryChapters 2
Last Days WarningChapters 3
Paul's Final ChargeChapters 4