Paul warns of difficult times in the last days when people will be lovers of self, money, pleasure rather than God, having a form of godliness while denying its power, from whom Timothy must turn away. He recalls Paul's teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, and persecutions at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra from which the Lord delivered him, affirming that all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted; Timothy must continue in Scripture (known from childhood) which is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness.
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Antioch
View on MapAntioch in Syria was the third largest city in the Roman Empire and became a major center of early Christianity. It was here that believers were first called "Christians." The church at Antioch sent Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. The city was known for its diverse population of Jews and Gentiles worshipping together.
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Encouragement to FaithfulnessChapters 1
Endurance in MinistryChapters 2
Last Days WarningChapters 3
Difficult times ahead, continue in Scripture.
Paul's Final ChargeChapters 4