1 Paul affectionately saluteth Timothy, 3 assuring him of his constant prayers for him, and remembrance of that sincere faith which had been derived to Timothy from his mother and grandmother. 6 He exhorteth him to stir up the gift of God which was in him; 8 and not to be ashamed of the testimony of the gospel, but to be ready to suffer for it according to his example: 13 and to hold fast the form of sound words which he had learned. 15 He putteth him in mind of the general defection of the converts in Asia, 16 and commendeth Onesiphorus for his repeated kindness toward him.
1 Timothy is exhorted to constancy and perseverance in the discharge of his duty, as a good soldier of Christ, looking for a certain reward of his fatigues and sufferings; 15 to divide the word of truth rightly, and to shun profane and vain babblings. 17 The dangerous error of Hymenaeus and Philetus. 19 The foundation of God standeth sure. 20 Of vessels honourable and dishonourable. 22 Timothy is taught what to flee, and what to follow, and how the servant of Christ must behave toward all men.
1 The apostle foretelleth the evil characters that should appear in the last days. 6 He describeth the enemies of the truth: 10 setteth forth unto Timothy his own example, 14 and exhorteth him to abide in the doctrine he had learned, commending unto him the manifold use of the holy scriptures.
1 Paul giveth Timothy a solemn charge to do his duty with all care and diligence; 6 certifieth him of his approaching end, and of the glorious prospect he had in view. 9 He desireth him to hasten his coming, and to bring Mark with him, and certain other things: 14 warneth him to beware of Alexander: 16 informeth him what had befallen him at his first apology: 19 and concludeth with salutations, and a benediction.