2 Timothy

Paul’s letters to Timothy are personal, practical, and full of wisdom for life and leadership. 

Timothy was a young believer raised in the faith and trusted by Paul to lead the church in Ephesus. These letters were written near the end of Paul’s life and offer guidance for staying faithful. 

This plan will take you through 1 and 2 Timothy over 21 days, with thoughtful reflections from experienced Bible teachers. As you read, be encouraged to grow in faith and live out your calling with courage, grace, and truth.

Timothy Book Study - the Story

Written in a Roman prison cell just before the apostle Paul’s execution, this extremely personal letter reflects on how Paul fought the “good fight” of faith and challenges us to do the same. Keep hoping, keep sharing, keep living out the gospel. Especially pertinent to those in ministry, these four short lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee encourage us to remain faithful to the end. 

Thru the Bible—2 Timothy

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the eighteenth part "Paul to the Leaders." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–18–Paul To The Leaders

This devotion taken from book of 2nd Timothy will equip you with biblical truths and guide you to practice it daily as you continue your walk of faith in Christ.


Book of 2 Timothy

With the Great Fire of Rome and consequential uproar in the city, Christians became a convenient scapegoat and were brutally persecuted at the hands of Emperor Nero. The Apostle Paul was once again imprisoned, and facing his impending death, Paul wrote his last words to strengthen his spiritual son Timothy charging him to fulfill his calling in ministry. Paul’s life is an example to followers of Jesus in any generation.

Through the Bible: 2 Timothy

Written near the end of Paul’s life, 2 Timothy is an earnest entreaty for Timothy to remain faithful to his calling. Paul encourages Timothy to be bold in teaching sound doctrine, to present himself as a worker approved by God, and to have endurance in following Christ. Like Paul, we too are called “fight the good fight…finish the race…and keep the faith” (2 Timothy 4:7) in our own lives.

The Good Fight: A Study in 2 Timothy

From a cold, damp cell in Rome, Paul pens the most intimate letter found in the New Testament in a final effort to fortify Timothy, his fellow servant of the Gospel, before Paul’s impending death. 

Paul’s letter to Timothy is personal and full of wisdom, warnings, and encouragement as Paul teaches Timothy to be ready to spread the Gospel in and out of season.  

The question is, are you ready? 

2 Timothy: Endure, Encourage, Equip

Ever thought about how despite the size of Paul’s ministry, he chose to pen his last letter to one person: Timothy, a young pastor he deemed his spiritual son? In addition to powerful theology and practical application for living the gospel, 2 Timothy provides guiding principles for meaningful mentorship. We’ll look at five verses that will help guide your words and set the tone for your mentoring and discipleship conversations.

Meaningful Mentorship: Five Guiding Principles for Your Conversations

Join us for a chapter-by-chapter study of the books of 1 + 2 Timothy. This plan covers the entirety of 1 + 2 Timothy, including chapter summaries and study questions to help you get the most out of your Bible reading. This study, along with other resources, can be found on everydayscripture.org. Our mission is to encourage spiritual growth through the knowledge of God's Word. We hope you join us!