front:intro pla1 0 # 2 Timothy Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself these questions as you carefully read this letter, and pray to God that he will open your eyes to see his message clearly.
1:1 qhd9 basic,observe κατ’ ἐπαγγελίαν ζωῆς τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 What **promise** do we have **in Christ Jesus**?
1:2 hyp6 basic,interpret Τιμοθέῳ ἀγαπητῷ τέκνῳ 1 We know **Timothy** was not Paul's son. What does Paul want to communicate when he calls him his **beloved child**?
1:2 hud2 basic,observe χάρις, ἔλεος, εἰρήνη, ἀπὸ Θεοῦ Πατρὸς καὶ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν 1 Who is the source of **Grace, mercy, and peace**?
1:3 z9dq basic,interpret χάριν ἔχω τῷ Θεῷ, ᾧ λατρεύω ἀπὸ προγόνων ἐν καθαρᾷ συνειδήσει 1 What does Paul mean when he writes that he serves God **as did my forefathers**?
1:4 l001 basic,observe ἐπιποθῶν σε ἰδεῖν & ἵνα χαρᾶς πληρωθῶ 1 Here **so that** introduces the reason that Paul so intensely desired **to see** Timothy. What is that reason?
1:5 vhj8 basic,interpret ὑπόμνησιν λαβὼν τῆς ἐν σοὶ ἀνυποκρίτου πίστεως & πέπεισμαι δὲ ὅτι καὶ ἐν σοί 1 How do you think Paul was **reminded** and become **convinced** that **sincere faith** is present in Timothy?
1:6 h7q1 basic,observe δι’ ἣν αἰτίαν 1 What is the **reason** in verse 5 back to which Paul refers?
1:6 l002 basic,observe ἀναμιμνῄσκω σε, ἀναζωπυρεῖν τὸ χάρισμα τοῦ Θεοῦ, ὅ ἐστιν ἐν σοὶ 1 What does Paul want to communicate when he writes of **the gift of God** in Timothy as something that Timothy can **rekindle**?
1:6 l003 basic,observe τὸ χάρισμα τοῦ Θεοῦ, ὅ ἐστιν ἐν σοὶ διὰ τῆς ἐπιθέσεως τῶν χειρῶν μου 1 How did Timothy receive **the gift of God** that is in him?
1:7-8 gb16 basic,interpret οὐ & ἔδωκεν ἡμῖν ὁ Θεὸς πνεῦμα δειλίας & μὴ & ἐπαισχυνθῇς τὸ μαρτύριον τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν, μηδὲ ἐμὲ, τὸν δέσμιον αὐτοῦ 1 Based on Paul’s statements about a spirit of fear and being **ashamed** of Paul being a **prisoner**, what problem might Timothy have had that Paul is addressing?
1:8 a4q9 basic,observe μὴ οὖν ἐπαισχυνθῇς 1 Here **So** refers back to verse 7 for the reason why Timothy should **not be ashamed**. What is that reason?
1:8 l228 basic,interpret μὴ οὖν ἐπαισχυνθῇς τὸ μαρτύριον τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν, μηδὲ ἐμὲ, τὸν δέσμιον αὐτοῦ 1 Paul is writing from prison in Rome because of his faith. Why might that cause Timothy to **be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord** or of Paul?
1:8 gzw1 basic,interpret ἀλλὰ συνκακοπάθησον τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ, κατὰ δύναμιν Θεοῦ 1 How might Timothy be able to **join me in suffering for the gospel** with Paul, **by the power of God**?
1:9 d3ua basic,observe τοῦ σώσαντος ἡμᾶς, καὶ καλέσαντος κλήσει ἁγίᾳ 1 After God **saved us**, to what did he call us?
1:9 nnu9 basic,observe οὐ κατὰ τὰ ἔργα ἡμῶν, ἀλλὰ κατὰ ἰδίαν πρόθεσιν καὶ χάριν 1 According to this verse, what caused God to save us and call us?
1:9 uu87 basic,observe χάριν, τὴν δοθεῖσαν ἡμῖν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 In what way did God give his **grace** to us?
1:9 l009 basic,observe χάριν, τὴν δοθεῖσαν ἡμῖν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ πρὸ χρόνων αἰωνίων 1 When did God give his **grace** to us?
1:10 csc9 basic,observe φανερωθεῖσαν δὲ νῦν, διὰ τῆς ἐπιφανείας τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν, Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ 1 What event has caused the grace of God to be **revealed** to us?
1:10 c7cj basic,observe τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν, Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, καταργήσαντος μὲν τὸν θάνατον, φωτίσαντος δὲ ζωὴν καὶ ἀφθαρσίαν διὰ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου 1 What two great works did Jesus accomplish for us when he appeared?
1:11 l010 basic,observe εἰς ὃ ἐτέθην ἐγὼ κῆρυξ, καὶ ἀπόστολος, καὶ διδάσκαλος 1 What purposes did Paul serve for the gospel?
1:12 l011 basic,observe δι’ ἣν αἰτίαν καὶ ταῦτα πάσχω 1 What was the **reason** that it was necessary for Paul to **suffer these things**?
1:12 jr7f basic,observe ἀλλ’ οὐκ ἐπαισχύνομαι; οἶδα γὰρ ᾧ πεπίστευκα, καὶ πέπεισμαι ὅτι δυνατός ἐστιν, τὴν παραθήκην μου φυλάξαι εἰς ἐκείνην τὴν ἡμέραν 1 Why was Paul **not ashamed** of the gospel?
1:12 l012 basic,interpret πέπεισμαι ὅτι δυνατός ἐστιν, τὴν παραθήκην μου φυλάξαι εἰς ἐκείνην τὴν ἡμέραν 1 What do you think Paul had **entrusted** to God **to guard** for him?
1:13 wed9 basic,observe ὑγιαινόντων λόγων, ὧν παρ’ ἐμοῦ ἤκουσας 1 Why do you think Paul described the **teaching** that Timothy heard from Paul as **sound**?
1:13 vq5g basic,observe ἐν πίστει καὶ ἀγάπῃ τῇ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 What is the source of the **faith and love** that will enable Timothy to hold to Paul’s words?
1:14 pa9c basic,interpret τὴν καλὴν παραθήκην φύλαξον, διὰ Πνεύματος Ἁγίου τοῦ ἐνοικοῦντος ἐν ἡμῖν 1 How does this verse about **the treasure entrusted** help explain “what I have entrusted” that Paul mentions in verse 12?
1:12,14 l013 basic,interpret δυνατός ἐστιν, τὴν παραθήκην μου φυλάξαι & τὴν καλὴν παραθήκην φύλαξον 1 In verse 12, Paul says God will guard **what I have entrusted to Him**. In verse 14, he tells Timothy to guard **the treasure entrusted to you**. How are these two similar things related?
1:14 ph9z basic,observe τὴν καλὴν παραθήκην φύλαξον, διὰ Πνεύματος Ἁγίου τοῦ ἐνοικοῦντος ἐν ἡμῖν 1 Who will enable Timothy to guard **the treasure entrusted** to him?
1:15 bjl6 basic,observe οἶδας τοῦτο, ὅτι ἀπεστράφησάν με πάντες οἱ ἐν τῇ Ἀσίᾳ, ὧν ἐστιν Φύγελος καὶ Ἑρμογένης 1 Who has **deserted** Paul during his arrest and trial in Rome?
1:16 ntl8 basic,observe δῴη ἔλεος ὁ Κύριος τῷ Ὀνησιφόρου οἴκῳ, ὅτι πολλάκις με ἀνέψυξεν, καὶ τὴν ἅλυσίν μου οὐκ ἐπησχύνθη 1 Here **because** introduces the reason why Paul asked **the Lord** to **grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus**. What was that reason?
1:16 uwu7 basic,interpret τὴν ἅλυσίν μου 1 What was Paul referring to when he wrote about his **chains**?
1:18 c8ss basic,observe (δῴη αὐτῷ ὁ Κύριος, εὑρεῖν ἔλεος παρὰ Κυρίου ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ) 1 On what occasion does Paul want God to grant **mercy** to Onesiphorus?
2:1 d1zm basic,observe σὺ οὖν & ἐνδυναμοῦ 1 Here **therefore** refers back to the example of Onesiphorus as he helped Paul when Paul was in need. Why would that example cause Timothy to **be strong**?
2:1 l014 basic,interpret τέκνον μου 1 As in 1:1, why does Paul here refer to Timothy as **my child**?
2:1 sfb1 basic,observe ἐνδυναμοῦ ἐν τῇ χάριτι τῇ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 What is the source of **the grace** that would strengthen Timothy?
2:2 ki8l basic,observe καὶ ἃ ἤκουσας παρ’ ἐμοῦ διὰ πολλῶν μαρτύρων 1 How does Paul describe the things he has taught that he wants Timothy to pass on to others?
2:2 es4l basic,observe ταῦτα παράθου πιστοῖς ἀνθρώποις 1 Before whom was Timothy to **entrust these** things that he had heard Paul teach?
2:2 l015 basic,observe πιστοῖς ἀνθρώποις, οἵτινες ἱκανοὶ ἔσονται καὶ ἑτέρους διδάξαι 1 Why is it important that the people whom Timothy teaches **will be qualified to teach others as well**?
2:2 l016 basic,observe ἤκουσας παρ’ ἐμοῦ & πιστοῖς ἀνθρώποις & ἑτέρους 1 Through how many “generations” of people will this message pass if Timothy obeys Paul’ instructions?
2:3 l017 basic,interpret συνκακοπάθησον ὡς καλὸς στρατιώτης Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ 1 Why do you think Paul chooses the image of **a good soldier** to teach Timothy about being faithful in suffereing?
2:4 n654 basic,interpret οὐδεὶς στρατευόμενος ἐμπλέκεται ταῖς τοῦ βίου πραγματίαις 1 Why should a good **soldier** refrain from **entangling himself in civilian affairs**?
2:4 q1p8 basic,observe ἵνα τῷ στρατολογήσαντι ἀρέσῃ 1 Here **in order to** introduces the purpose for which a good soldier keeps from **entangling himself in civilian affairs**. What is that reason?
2:4 sz79 basic,interpret οὐδεὶς στρατευόμενος ἐμπλέκεται ταῖς τοῦ βίου πραγματίαις 1 What are some other traits that make up a good **soldier**? Why did Paul not call attention to those traits here?
2:5 td57 basic,interpret ἐὰν δὲ καὶ ἀθλῇ τις, οὐ στεφανοῦται, ἐὰν μὴ νομίμως ἀθλήσῃ 1 Here **a competitor** refers to someone competing as an athlete. Why does an athlete **not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules**?
2:5 abc2 basic,interpret ἐὰν & καὶ ἀθλῇ τις & ἐὰν μὴ νομίμως ἀθλήσῃ 1 What are some other traits that make up a good athlete? Why did Paul not call attention to those traits here?
2:6 l019 basic,interpret τὸν κοπιῶντα γεωργὸν 1 What are some other traits that make up a good **farmer**? Why did Paul not call attention to those traits here?
2:7 ie95 advanced,interpret νόει ὃ λέγω, δώσει γάρ σοι ὁ Κύριος σύνεσιν ἐν πᾶσιν 1 Because Paul says Timothy must **Consider** these examples and wait for **the Lord** to give him **insight**, it is obvious Paul is not simply speaking about soldiers, athletes, and farmers. What message does Paul want to communicate?
2:8 x36x basic,observe μνημόνευε Ἰησοῦν Χριστὸν, ἐγηγερμένον ἐκ νεκρῶν, ἐκ σπέρματος Δαυείδ, κατὰ τὸ εὐαγγέλιόν μου 1 What are two core facts about **Jesus Christ** that make up Paul’s **gospel**?
2:9 c52s basic,interpret ἐν ᾧ κακοπαθῶ μέχρι δεσμῶν ὡς κακοῦργος 1 in what way did Paul **suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal**?
2:9 p472 basic,observe κακοπαθῶ μέχρι δεσμῶν & ἀλλὰ ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ οὐ δέδεται 1 Paul says he is **chained** but **the word of God** is not. Why does Paul make this contrast between his status and the status of **the word of God**?
2:10 l022 basic,observe διὰ τοῦτο 1 To what does **For this reason** refer back at the end of the previous verse?
2:10 w32h basic,observe πάντα ὑπομένω διὰ τοὺς ἐκλεκτούς 1 According to Paul, who benefits from his suffering for the spread of the gospel?
2:10 qe48 basic,observe ἵνα καὶ αὐτοὶ σωτηρίας τύχωσιν τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ μετὰ δόξης αἰωνίου 1 Here **so that** introduces the reason why Paul is willing to endure suffering for **the elect**. What is that reason?
2:11 j49j basic,interpret εἰ & συναπεθάνομεν, καὶ συνζήσομεν 1 Here **If** introduces a conditional statement. Does that mean people will not **live with** Jesus if they have not **died with** him?
2:12 l026 basic,interpret εἰ ὑπομένομεν, καὶ συνβασιλεύσομεν 1 Here **if** introduces a conditional statement. Does that mean people will not **reign with** Jesus if they do not **endure**?
2:12 p3jn basic,interpret εἰ ἀρνησόμεθα, κἀκεῖνος ἀρνήσεται ἡμᾶς 1 Here **if** introduces a conditional statement. Does that mean Jesus will not **deny** those who do not **deny** him?
2:13 pd7h basic,observe εἰ ἀπιστοῦμεν, ἐκεῖνος πιστὸς μένει 1 How will Jesus respond if **we are faithless**?
2:13 x9qk basic,observe εἰ ἀπιστοῦμεν, ἐκεῖνος πιστὸς μένει; ἀρνήσασθαι γὰρ ἑαυτὸν οὐ δύναται 1 Here **for** introduces the reason Jesus **remains faithful** even when **we are faithless**. What is that reason?
2:13 l030 basic,interpret ἀρνήσασθαι & ἑαυτὸν οὐ δύναται 1 Why is it that Jesus **cannot deny himself**?
2:14 q6y3 basic,observe διαμαρτυρόμενος ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ, μὴ λογομαχεῖν ἐπ’ οὐδὲν χρήσιμον, ἐπὶ καταστροφῇ τῶν ἀκουόντων 1 What does Paul say is the reason that believers should avoid **quarreling over words**?
2:15 h6vt basic,interpret ὀρθοτομοῦντα τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας 1 Paul uses the image of a craftsman cutting something straight. How would that apply to Timothy's role in leading the church?
2:16 r2ak basic,interpet ἐπὶ πλεῖον & προκόψουσιν ἀσεβείας 1 What does it mean to **lead to more ungodliness**?
2:17 duy9 basic,interpret καὶ ὁ λόγος αὐτῶν ὡς γάγγραινα νομὴν ἕξει 1 Why do you think Paul chose to use the image of profane, empty sayings that **spread like gangrene**?
2:17-18 l032 basic,observe ὧν ἐστιν Ὑμέναιος, καὶ Φίλητος & οἵτινες περὶ τὴν ἀλήθειαν ἠστόχησαν, λέγοντες ἀνάστασιν ἤδη γεγονέναι 1 What was the specific false thing that **Hymenaeus and Philetus** were spreading?
2:18 sa5y basic,interpret λέγοντες ἀνάστασιν ἤδη γεγονέναι, καὶ ἀνατρέπουσιν τήν τινων πίστιν 1 Why would a false claim that **the resurrection has already occurred** be something that might **undermine the faith of some**?
2:19 l034 basic,observe ὁ μέντοι στερεὸς θεμέλιος τοῦ Θεοῦ ἕστηκεν, ἔχων τὴν σφραγῖδα ταύτην: ἔγνω Κύριος τοὺς ὄντας αὐτοῦ, καί, ἀποστήτω ἀπὸ ἀδικίας πᾶς ὁ ὀνομάζων τὸ ὄνομα Κυρίου 1 Paul presents the image of **God’s firm foundation** which has a **seal** with two true statements on it. What are those statements?
2:19 cda2 basic,interpret ἔγνω Κύριος τοὺς ὄντας αὐτοῦ 1 A **seal** guarantees something is authentic. How would that statement that **“The Lord knows those who are His,”** show the foundation of God is authentic?
2:19 kpw1 basic,interpret ἀποστήτω ἀπὸ ἀδικίας πᾶς ὁ ὀνομάζων τὸ ὄνομα Κυρίου 1 A **seal** guarantees the condition of something is unchanged. How would that statement that **“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”** show the foundation of God is unchanged?
2:20 w8yq basic,observe ἐν μεγάλῃ δὲ οἰκίᾳ, οὐκ ἔστιν μόνον σκεύη χρυσᾶ καὶ ἀργυρᾶ, ἀλλὰ καὶ ξύλινα καὶ ὀστράκινα; καὶ ἃ μὲν εἰς τιμὴν, ἃ δὲ εἰς ἀτιμίαν 1 According to Paul, what kind of **vessels** would one find **in a large house**?
2:20 z1xr basic,interpret ἃ μὲν εἰς τιμὴν, ἃ δὲ εἰς ἀτιμίαν 1 In a house, what would be a possible use for containers **for honorable use** and what would be a possible use for containers **for common use**?
2:21 pn2a basic,interpret ἐὰν οὖν τις ἐκκαθάρῃ ἑαυτὸν ἀπὸ τούτων, ἔσται σκεῦος εἰς τιμήν 1 Paul says a **vessel for honor** must keep separate from vessels for dishonor. Who in verse 18 might be examples of vessels for dishonor?
2:21 lx3p basic,observe ἡγιασμένον εὔχρηστον τῷ Δεσπότῃ, εἰς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἡτοιμασμένον 1 What is the result of becoming a **vessel for honor**?
2:22 l035 basic,interpret τὰς δὲ νεωτερικὰς ἐπιθυμίας φεῦγε 1 What are some of the things that Paul may have been referring to as **youthful passions**?
2:22 rl4c basic,observe δίωκε δὲ δικαιοσύνην, πίστιν, ἀγάπην, εἰρήνην 1 What are the things that Paul tells Timothy to **pursue**?
2:22 l038 basic,interpret τὰς δὲ νεωτερικὰς ἐπιθυμίας φεῦγε, δίωκε δὲ δικαιοσύνην 1 Why do you think Paul uses the image of fleeing or pursuing something as he describes lustful or spiritual desires?
2:22 tzh2 basic,interpret μετὰ τῶν ἐπικαλουμένων τὸν Κύριον ἐκ καθαρᾶς καρδίας 1 Why do you think Paul here describes other believers as **those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart**?
2:23 l040 basic,interpret τὰς & μωρὰς καὶ ἀπαιδεύτους ζητήσεις 1 What might be examples of **foolish and ignorant speculation**?
2:23 w9tm basic,observe τὰς δὲ μωρὰς καὶ ἀπαιδεύτους ζητήσεις παραιτοῦ, εἰδὼς ὅτι γεννῶσι μάχας 1 What is the reason that Timothy should **reject foolish and ignorant speculation**?
2:23 i7h4 basic,interpret τὰς & μωρὰς καὶ ἀπαιδεύτους ζητήσεις παραιτοῦ, εἰδὼς ὅτι γεννῶσι μάχας 1 The image of **ignorant speculation** as something that **breeds quarreling** seems unusual. Why do you think Paul used that image?
2:24 bp2n basic,observe δοῦλον δὲ Κυρίου οὐ δεῖ μάχεσθαι, ἀλλὰ ἤπιον εἶναι πρὸς πάντας, διδακτικόν, ἀνεξίκακον 1 How should **a servant of the Lord** treat people who disagree with him, rather than battling against them?
2:25 jmq9 basic,observe ἐν πραΰτητι παιδεύοντα τοὺς ἀντιδιατιθεμένους, μήποτε δώῃ αὐτοῖς ὁ Θεὸς μετάνοιαν εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας 1 According to Paul, what may God do to **those who oppose him** as his servants educate them **gently**?
2:25 l042 basic,interpret μετάνοιαν εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας 1 Do you think it is significant that Paul mentions **repentance** before **knowledge of the truth**? Why or why not?
2:26 ytx7 basic,observe καὶ ἀνανήψωσιν ἐκ τῆς τοῦ διαβόλου παγίδος 1 What will people who formerly opposed the truth be able to do if they repent and learn the truth?
2:26 l043 basic,observe ἐζωγρημένοι ὑπ’ αὐτοῦ, εἰς τὸ ἐκείνου θέλημα 1 What is the current condition of those who oppose the truth, and have not repented?
3:2-4 a3eb basic,observe ἔσονται γὰρ οἱ ἄνθρωποι φίλαυτοι, φιλάργυροι & φιλήδονοι 1 According to Paul, what things will men love in the last days?
3:2-4 l044 basic,observe ἄστοργοι & ἀφιλάγαθοι & μᾶλλον ἢ φιλόθεοι 1 According to Paul, what things will men not love in the last days?
3:2-4 fi5q basic,apply ἔσονται γὰρ οἱ ἄνθρωποι φίλαυτοι, φιλάργυροι, ἀλαζόνες, ὑπερήφανοι, βλάσφημοι, γονεῦσιν ἀπειθεῖς, ἀχάριστοι, ἀνόσιοι, & ἄστοργοι, ἄσπονδοι, διάβολοι, ἀκρατεῖς, ἀνήμεροι, ἀφιλάγαθοι, & προδόται, προπετεῖς, τετυφωμένοι, φιλήδονοι μᾶλλον ἢ φιλόθεοι 1 Paul describes these qualities of men in the end times. Which of them do you see in men today?
3:5 l045 basic,apply ἔχοντες μόρφωσιν εὐσεβείας, τὴν δὲ δύναμιν αὐτῆς ἠρνημένοι 1 Are you surprised that these evil men in the last days will maintain **a form of godliness**, even though they are **denying its power**? Why do you think they will do this?
3:5 l046 basic,observe καὶ τούτους ἀποτρέπου 1 How are believers to treat people **having a form of godliness, but denying its power**?
3:6 l048 basic,observe ἐκ τούτων γάρ, εἰσιν οἱ ἐνδύνοντες εἰς τὰς οἰκίας, καὶ αἰχμαλωτίζοντες γυναικάρια, σεσωρευμένα ἁμαρτίαις, ἀγόμενα ἐπιθυμίαις ποικίλαις 1 Who is often a target of these evil men who have an empty form of godliness?
3:6 hl55 basic,interpret ἀγόμενα ἐπιθυμίαις ποικίλαις 1 What might be examples of the **various passions** that cause these **vulnerable women** to be **led astray** by these false teachers?
3:7 ip26 basic,interpret πάντοτε μανθάνοντα, καὶ μηδέποτε εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας ἐλθεῖν δυνάμενα 1 Paul says these women are **always learning**. How is it then that they are **never able to come to knowledge of the truth**?
3:8 z74z basic,interpret the false teachers in Ephesus who are opposing Timothy ὃν τρόπον δὲ Ἰάννης καὶ Ἰαμβρῆς ἀντέστησαν Μωϋσεῖ, οὕτως καὶ οὗτοι ἀνθίστανται τῇ ἀληθείᾳ 1 Paul says Pharaoh’s magicians, **Jannes and Jambres**, who opposed Moses, are like the false teachers who are opposing Timothy. In this comparison, who would Timothy be like?
3:9 l050 basic,observe ἀλλ’ οὐ προκόψουσιν ἐπὶ πλεῖον, ἡ γὰρ ἄνοια αὐτῶν ἔκδηλος ἔσται πᾶσιν, ὡς καὶ ἡ ἐκείνων ἐγένετο 1 Here **For** introduces the reason why these false teachers **will not advance much further**. What is that reason?
3:9 l051 basic,interpret ἡ γὰρ ἄνοια αὐτῶν ἔκδηλος ἔσται πᾶσιν, ὡς καὶ ἡ ἐκείνων ἐγένετο 1 How do you think the **folly** of these false teachers and the women who follow them will become **plain to everyone**?
3:10 l053 basic,observe σὺ δὲ παρηκολούθησάς μου τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ, τῇ ἀγωγῇ, τῇ προθέσει, τῇ πίστει, τῇ μακροθυμίᾳ, τῇ ἀγάπῃ, τῇ ὑπομονῇ 1 In what ways has Paul been a good role model for Timothy?
3:10-11 q516 basic,interpret σὺ δὲ παρηκολούθησάς & τοῖς διωγμοῖς, τοῖς παθήμασιν, οἷά μοι ἐγένετο ἐν Ἀντιοχείᾳ, ἐν Ἰκονίῳ, ἐν Λύστροις; οἵους διωγμοὺς ὑπήνεγκα 1 Why do you think Paul switched from describing his good qualities in verse 10 to describing his persecutions in verse 11?
3:11 l054 basic,observe καὶ ἐκ πάντων, με ἐρρύσατο ὁ Κύριος 1 What difference should it make to Timothy that **the Lord rescued** Paul from all of his persecutions?
3:12 cf3b basic,interpret καὶ πάντες δὲ οἱ θέλοντες ζῆν εὐσεβῶς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ διωχθήσονται 1 According to Paul, how likely is it that persecution will happen to believers **who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus**?
3:13 fqt7 basic,observe πονηροὶ δὲ ἄνθρωποι καὶ γόητες προκόψουσιν ἐπὶ τὸ χεῖρον, πλανῶντες καὶ πλανώμενοι 1 What does Paul predict will happen to **evil men and impostors**?
3:14 l055 basic,observe σὺ δὲ μένε ἐν οἷς ἔμαθες καὶ ἐπιστώθης 1 How should Timothy be different than the false teachers?
3:14 l056 basic,interpret μένε ἐν οἷς ἔμαθες καὶ ἐπιστώθης, εἰδὼς παρὰ τίνων ἔμαθες 1 In light of verse 10, who was the person **from whom** Timothy **learned** how to please God?
3:15 x53s basic,observe καὶ ὅτι ἀπὸ βρέφους ἱερὰ γράμματα οἶδας 1 In light of 1:5, who taught Timothy **the Holy Scriptures** **From infancy**?
3:15 l057 basic,observe ἱερὰ γράμματα & τὰ δυνάμενά σε σοφίσαι εἰς σωτηρίαν διὰ πίστεως τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 According to Paul, what are **the Holy Scriptures** able to accomplish in Timothy?
3:15-16 l058 basic,interpret ἱερὰ γράμματα & πᾶσα Γραφὴ 1 In what way are **the Holy Scriptures** to which Timothy had access related to **All Scripture** in verse 16?
3:16 f88l basic,interpret πρὸς παιδείαν τὴν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ 1 Why do you think **righteousness** is something that requires **training**?
3:17 l059 basic,observe ἵνα ἄρτιος ᾖ ὁ τοῦ Θεοῦ ἄνθρωπος, πρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἐξηρτισμένος 1 Here **so that** gives the reason that Scripture is profitable for **the man of God**?
3:17 lx9k basic,interpret ἄρτιος & πρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἐξηρτισμένος 1 How does Paul here describe what he means when he says that the man of God can be **complete**?
4:1-2 hck2 basic,observe διαμαρτύρομαι ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ & κήρυξον τὸν λόγον 1 What specific thing did Paul charge Timothy **in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus** to do?
4:1 l060 basic,interpret Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, τοῦ μέλλοντος κρίνειν ζῶντας καὶ νεκρούς 1 What does this verse tell us about the role of Jesus Christ as the one **who will judge**?
4:2 v42f basic,interpret κήρυξον τὸν λόγον; ἐπίστηθι εὐκαίρως, ἀκαίρως 1 What does it mean to **be prepared** to **Preach the word**, whether **in season** or **out of season**?
4:2 g7yt basic,interpet ἔλεγξον, ἐπιτίμησον, παρακάλεσον 1 What is the difference between reproving, rebuking, and encouraging?
4:2 l061 basic,interpret ἐν πάσῃ μακροθυμίᾳ καὶ διδαχῇ 1 Why does **instruction** work better when it is done with patience?
4:3 tef1 basic,interpret ἔσται γὰρ καιρὸς ὅτε τῆς ὑγιαινούσης διδασκαλίας οὐκ ἀνέξονται, ἀλλὰ κατὰ τὰς ἰδίας ἐπιθυμίας, ἑαυτοῖς ἐπισωρεύσουσιν διδασκάλους 1 Here Paul contrasts **sound doctrine** with **teachers to suit their own desires**. What, therefore, is **sound doctrine**?
4:3 b9ax basic,observe κατὰ τὰς ἰδίας ἐπιθυμίας, ἑαυτοῖς ἐπισωρεύσουσιν διδασκάλους, κνηθόμενοι τὴν ἀκοήν 1 Paul says people will have **itching ears** as they choose teachers. What do you think Paul means by that image?
4:3-4 l062 basic,observe κνηθόμενοι τὴν ἀκοήν & ἀπὸ μὲν τῆς ἀληθείας τὴν ἀκοὴν ἀποστρέψουσιν 1 What will the ones who have **itching ears** do with their ears as a result?
4:4 ka5b basic,observe καὶ ἀπὸ μὲν τῆς ἀληθείας τὴν ἀκοὴν ἀποστρέψουσιν, ἐπὶ δὲ τοὺς μύθους ἐκτραπήσονται 1 To what will these people turn when they turn **away from the truth**?
4:5 l063 basic,interpret σὺ δὲ νῆφε ἐν πᾶσιν, κακοπάθησον 1 Paul is probably not talking about alcohol here. What does he mean when he tells Timothy to **be sober in all things**?
4:5 wj5i basic,observe ἔργον ποίησον εὐαγγελιστοῦ 1 What is **the work of an evangelist**?
4:5 sii5 basic,interpret τὴν διακονίαν σου πληροφόρησον 1 In this letter, Paul has instructed Timothy about how he should serve in Ephesus. What are some examples of what his **ministry** should include?
4:6 ee51 basic,observe ἐγὼ γὰρ ἤδη σπένδομαι, καὶ ὁ καιρὸς τῆς ἀναλύσεώς μου ἐφέστηκεν 1 Paul wrote from prison in Rome. What do you think he meant when he said he was **being poured out like a drink offering** and that the **time** of his **departure is at hand**?
4:7 bx82 basic,interpret τὸν καλὸν ἀγῶνα ἠγώνισμαι, τὸν δρόμον τετέλεκα, τὴν πίστιν τετήρηκα 1 To emphasize that he has **kept the faith**, Paul uses the images of having **fought the good fight** and having **finished the race**. Why do you think he uses these images to illustrate remaining faithful?
4:8 v99g basic,observe λοιπὸν ἀπόκειταί μοι ὁ τῆς δικαιοσύνης στέφανος 1 What will Paul receive as a reward for keeping the faith?
4:8 ya5v basic,observe ὁ τῆς δικαιοσύνης στέφανος, ὃν ἀποδώσει μοι ὁ Κύριος ἐν, ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ, ὁ δίκαιος κριτής 1 Who will give **the crown of righteousness** to Paul, and why would that person be qualified to do so?
4:8 l064 basic,interpret ἐν, ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ 1 What event does Paul refer to as **that day**?
4:8 l065 basic,observe οὐ μόνον δὲ ἐμοὶ, ἀλλὰ καὶ πᾶσιν τοῖς ἠγαπηκόσι τὴν ἐπιφάνειαν αὐτοῦ 1 What is the requirement for other people to also receive the crown of righteousness?
4:9-10 r4ka basic,observe σπούδασον ἐλθεῖν πρός με ταχέως & Δημᾶς γάρ με ἐγκατέλιπεν, ἀγαπήσας τὸν νῦν αἰῶνα, καὶ ἐπορεύθη εἰς Θεσσαλονίκην, Κρήσκης εἰς Γαλατίαν, Τίτος εἰς Δαλματίαν 1 Here **because** introduces the reason Paul tells Timothy **to come to me quickly**. What is that reason?
4:10 f69c basic,observe Δημᾶς γάρ με ἐγκατέλιπεν, ἀγαπήσας τὸν νῦν αἰῶνα, καὶ ἐπορεύθη εἰς Θεσσαλονίκην 1 What is the reason that **Demas** **has deserted** Paul and **gone to Thessalonica**?
4:11 k63f basic,observe Μᾶρκον ἀναλαβὼν, ἄγε μετὰ σεαυτοῦ, ἔστιν γάρ μοι εὔχρηστος εἰς διακονίαν 1 Here **because** introduces the reason Paul tells Timothy to bring **Mark** with him to Paul in Rome. What is that reason?
4:12 l066 basic,interpret Τυχικὸν δὲ ἀπέστειλα εἰς Ἔφεσον 1 As Paul is telling Timothy to come from Ephesus to Rome, why would it be important for Timothy to know that Paul sent **Tychicus** **to Ephesus**?
4:13 tiu4 basic,observe τὸν φελόνην ὃν ἀπέλιπον ἐν Τρῳάδι παρὰ Κάρπῳ, ἐρχόμενος φέρε, καὶ τὰ βιβλία, μάλιστα τὰς μεμβράνας 1 What things did Paul want Timothy to bring from the city of **Troas** on his way to Rome?
4:13 uq3j basic,interpret τὸν φελόνην ὃν ἀπέλιπον ἐν Τρῳάδι παρὰ Κάρπῳ, ἐρχόμενος φέρε 1 Why would Paul have wanted his **cloak** that he had left **with Carpus at Troas**?
4:13 h54t basic,interpret τὰ βιβλία, μάλιστα τὰς μεμβράνας 1 What writings do you think these **scrolls** and **parchments** might have contained to make them so necessary to Paul?
4:14 u9db basic,observe Ἀλέξανδρος ὁ χαλκεὺς, πολλά μοι κακὰ ἐνεδείξατο; ἀποδώσει αὐτῷ ὁ Κύριος κατὰ τὰ ἔργα αὐτοῦ 1 What was Paul counting on the Lord to do to **Alexander the coppersmith**?
4:15 kf73 basic,interpret ὃν καὶ σὺ φυλάσσου, λίαν γὰρ ἀντέστη τοῖς ἡμετέροις λόγοις 1 Having told Timothy to come to him in Rome in verse 9, why does Paul warn Timothy about Alexander?
4:16 gc1e basic,observe ἐν τῇ πρώτῃ μου ἀπολογίᾳ, οὐδείς μοι παρεγένετο, ἀλλὰ πάντες με ἐνκατέλιπον 1 How did Paul’s friends respond to his **first defense** at this trial in Rome?
4:16 g8rc basic,interpret πάντες με ἐνκατέλιπον; μὴ αὐτοῖς λογισθείη 1 Why do you think Paul did not want forsaking him to **be charged against** the ones who **deserted** him?
4:17 vxj4 basic,observe ὁ δὲ Κύριός μοι παρέστη, καὶ ἐνεδυνάμωσέν με 1 How did **the Lord** encourage Paul during his trial?
4:17 jp51 basic,observe ἵνα δι’ ἐμοῦ τὸ κήρυγμα πληροφορηθῇ, καὶ ἀκούσωσιν πάντα τὰ ἔθνη 1 Here **so that** introduces the reason why the Lord stood with Paul and strengthened him. What was that reason?
4:17 l067 basic,interpret καὶ ἐρύσθην ἐκ στόματος λέοντος 1 What does Paul mean when he says he **was delivered from the mouth of the lion**?
4:18 hgz7 basic,interpret ῥύσεταί με ὁ Κύριος ἀπὸ παντὸς ἔργου πονηροῦ 1 What might be examples of **every evil action** from which Paul expected the Lord to rescue him?
4:18 k3fv basic,observe ᾧ ἡ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. ἀμήν! 1 How did Paul respond to the Lord’s presence with him in his trials?
4:19 tg6y basic,interpret ἄσπασαι Πρίσκαν καὶ Ἀκύλαν, καὶ τὸν Ὀνησιφόρου οἶκον 1 Since Paul asked Timothy to greet **Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus**, where would they have been at that time?
4:20 gsy2 basic,observe Ἔραστος ἔμεινεν ἐν Κορίνθῳ, Τρόφιμον δὲ ἀπέλιπον ἐν Μιλήτῳ ἀσθενοῦντα 1 Why were **Erastus** and **Trophimus** not with Paul in Rome?
4:21 l37l basic,interpret σπούδασον πρὸ χειμῶνος ἐλθεῖν 1 In light of Paul’s request to Timothy in verse 13, why would it have been especially important that Timothy arrive in Rome **before winter**?
4:22 xng2 basic,interpret ὁ Κύριος μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματός σου 1 Why do you think Paul asked that the Lord be with Timothy’s **spirit**?
4:22 ze9y basic,interpret ἡ χάρις μεθ’ ὑμῶν 1 Why do you think **Grace** was so important that Paul started this letter wishing it for Timothy in 1:2 and ends the letter the same way?
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