The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to
King James Version
Apostle Paul reflects while writing in prison in Rome. He was martyred for preaching the gospel and the sword symbolizes his beheading. By Rembrandt (1627) Image Source
Apostle Paul's second letter to Saint Timothy encouraging him to continue preaching the gospel. The Epistle advocates endurance as the main quality for a preacher. As a servant of Jesus Christ, he is to be pure, noble, and ready to take his share of suffering.
The Second Epistle to Timothy is one of three epistles that are called "pastoral" because they relate to the conduct of church leaders, thought of as pastors (literally shepherds) for church followers. The First Epistle to Timothy and the Epistle to Titus are the other pastoral epistles.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
– 2 Timothy 1:7
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