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2 Timothy KJV

New Testament · 4 chapters · 83 verses · about 8 minutes to read

Written from prison not long before his death, this is Paul's last word to Timothy: stir up the gift, endure hardness, preach the word. He says he has fought a good fight and finished his course.

Author: Paul, his last letterTraditionally dated about AD 67Theme: finish the course

Chapters

Outline of 2 Timothy

Key verses

2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Well-known verses in 2 Timothy

2 Timothy 2:2

And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

2 Timothy 3:5

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

2 Timothy 4:3-4

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

2 Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

2 Timothy 1:10

But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

2 Timothy 2:10

Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

How long 2 Timothy is

Chapters: 4Verses: 83Words: about 1,666Read in: about 8 minutesLongest chapter: 2 Timothy 2 (26 verses)

2 Timothy is the 55th book of the Bible and the 16th of the New Testament, between 1 Timothy and Titus. Compare all 66 books →

Common questions

Who wrote the book of 2 Timothy?

Paul, his last letter.

When was 2 Timothy written?

It is traditionally dated about AD 67.

What is the book of 2 Timothy about?

Written from prison not long before his death, this is Paul's last word to Timothy: stir up the gift, endure hardness, preach the word. He says he has fought a good fight and finished his course.

How long is 2 Timothy?

2 Timothy has 4 chapters and 83 verses in the King James Version — about 1,666 words.

How long does it take to read 2 Timothy?

about 8 minutes at an ordinary reading pace of about 200 words a minute.

How many chapters are in 2 Timothy?

4.

How many verses are in 2 Timothy?

83.

What is the longest chapter in 2 Timothy?

2 Timothy 2, with 26 verses. The shortest is 2 Timothy 3, with 17.

Where is 2 Timothy in the Bible?

2 Timothy is the 55th book of the Bible and the 16th of the New Testament, between 1 Timothy and Titus.

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