2 Timothy background

2 Timothy

Author: Paul
See Ecclesiastical History by Eusebius; Book 3, Chapter 25, Verse 2.

Date: 62-64 A.D. (1)

Language: Greek

Place: Rome

Purpose: Encouraging Timothy to carry on with ministry work

What kind of book?: Letter re: specific occasion

Reflection: The all important verse of 2 Timothy 3:16 states how Scripture is inspired. That was one of my Salt and Light Bible memory verses of course. Yet I note now the verse before it which is one that is likewise crucial. "...the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus"(2 Timothy 3:15 NIV).
Through Jesus is the one way for salvation.
Hunter Irvine
(1) Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary, New Testament (Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 1993).