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front:intro pla1 0 # 2 Timothy Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as you carefully read this letter, and pray to God that he will open your eyes to see his message clearly. front:intro pla1 0 # 2 Timothy Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as you carefully read this letter, and pray to God that he will open your eyes to see his message clearly.
1:1 uk55 basic,observe Παῦλος, ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ 1 What title does **Paul** use for himself? 1:1 uk55 basic,observe Παῦλος, ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ 1 What title does **Paul** use for himself?
1:1 f1b5 basic,observe ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, διὰ θελήματος Θεοῦ 1 How does Paul say he received the title of **apostle of Christ Jesus**? 1:1 f1b5 basic,observe ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, διὰ θελήματος Θεοῦ 1 How does Paul say he received the title of **an apostle of Christ Jesus**?
1:1 qhd9 basic,observe κατ’ ἐπαγγελίαν ζωῆς τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 What **promise** do we have **in Christ Jesus**? 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 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**? 1:2 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 **from my ancestors**? 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**?
1:3 l000 basic,observe ὡς ἀδιάλειπτον ἔχω τὴν περὶ σοῦ μνείαν, ἐν ταῖς δεήσεσίν μου, νυκτὸς καὶ ἡμέρας 1 When does Paul think about Timothy? 1:3 l000 basic,observe ὡς ἀδιάλειπτον ἔχω τὴν περὶ σοῦ μνείαν, ἐν ταῖς δεήσεσίν μου, νυκτὸς καὶ ἡμέρας 1 When does Paul think about Timothy?
1:4 fud1 basic,interpret μεμνημένος σου τῶν δακρύων 1 What does Paul mean when he writes that he is remembering Timothy’s **tears**? 1:4 fud1 basic,interpret μεμνημένος σου τῶν δακρύων 1 What does Paul mean when he writes that he is remembering Timothy’s **tears**?
1:4 l001 basic,observe ἐπιποθῶν σε ἰδεῖν & ἵνα χαρᾶς πληρωθῶ 1 Here **so that** introduces the reason that Paul is **longing to see** Timothy. What is that reason? 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 nr63 basic,observe τῆς ἐν σοὶ ἀνυποκρίτου πίστεως, ἥτις ἐνῴκησεν πρῶτον ἐν τῇ μάμμῃ σου, Λωΐδι, καὶ τῇ μητρί σου, Εὐνίκῃ 1 Which of Timothy’s relatives believed in God before Timothy? 1:5 nr63 basic,observe τῆς ἐν σοὶ ἀνυποκρίτου πίστεως, ἥτις ἐνῴκησεν πρῶτον ἐν τῇ μάμμῃ σου, Λωΐδι, καὶ τῇ μητρί σου, Εὐνίκῃ 1 Which of Timothy’s relatives believed in God before Timothy?
1:5 vhj8 basic,interpret ὑπόμνησιν λαβὼν τῆς ἐν σοὶ ἀνυποκρίτου πίστεως & πέπεισμαι δὲ ὅτι καὶ ἐν σοί 1 How do you think Paul might have **received remembrance** and become **persuaded** the **sincere faith** is present in Timothy? 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 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 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? 1:6 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 **cowardice** and being **ashamed** of Paul being a **prisoner**, what problem might Timothy have had that Paul is addressing? 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?
1:7 l004 basic,observe πνεῦμα & δυνάμεως, καὶ ἀγάπης, καὶ σωφρονισμοῦ 1 What attitudes result from the **spirit** that God gave to us? 1:7 l004 basic,observe πνεῦμα & δυνάμεως, καὶ ἀγάπης, καὶ σωφρονισμοῦ 1 What attitudes result from the **spirit** that God gave to us?
1:8 a4q9 basic,observe μὴ οὖν ἐπαισχυνθῇς 1 Here **Therefore** refers back to verse 7 for the reason why Timothy should **not be ashamed**. What is that reason? 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 is Rome because of his faith. Why might that cause Timothy to **be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord** or of Paul? 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 ** suffer together for the gospel** with Paul, **according to the power of God**? 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 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 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 uu87 basic,observe χάριν, τὴν δοθεῖσαν ἡμῖν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 In what way did God give his **grace** to us?
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1:11 l010 basic,observe εἰς ὃ ἐτέθην ἐγὼ κῆρυξ, καὶ ἀπόστολος, καὶ διδάσκαλος 1 What purposes did Paul serve for the gospel? 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 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 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 was the **deposit** that Paul trusted God to **guard** for him? 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?
1:12 vyl8 basic,interpret εἰς ἐκείνην τὴν ἡμέραν 1 What is the meaning of **that day** to which Paul refers? 1:12 vyl8 basic,interpret εἰς ἐκείνην τὴν ἡμέραν 1 What is the meaning of **that day** to which Paul refers?
1:13 abc1 basic,observe ὑποτύπωσιν ἔχε ὑγιαινόντων λόγων, ὧν παρ’ ἐμοῦ ἤκουσας, ἐν πίστει καὶ ἀγάπῃ τῇ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 To what does Paul tell Timothy to hold? 1:13 abc1 basic,observe ὑποτύπωσιν ἔχε ὑγιαινόντων λόγων, ὧν παρ’ ἐμοῦ ἤκουσας, ἐν πίστει καὶ ἀγάπῃ τῇ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 To what does Paul tell Timothy to hold?
1:13 wed9 basic,observe ὑγιαινόντων λόγων, ὧν παρ’ ἐμοῦ ἤκουσας 1 Why do you think Paul described the **words** that Timothy heard from Paul as **healthy**? 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? 1:13 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 good deposit** help explain the “deposit” that Paul mentions in verse 12? 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 his **deposit**. In verse 14, he tells Timothy to guard the **good deposit**. How can both be true? 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 good deposit** in him? 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 **turned away from** Paul during his arrest and trial in Rome? 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 **give mercy to the household of Onesiphorus**. What was that reason? 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 **chain**? 1:16 uwu7 basic,interpret τὴν ἅλυσίν μου 1 What was Paul referring to when he wrote about his **chains**?
1:17 b8b7 basic,observe ἀλλὰ γενόμενος ἐν Ῥώμῃ, σπουδαίως ἐζήτησέν με καὶ εὗρεν 1 What did **Onesiphorus** do in order to help Paul? 1:17 b8b7 basic,observe ἀλλὰ γενόμενος ἐν Ῥώμῃ, σπουδαίως ἐζήτησέν με καὶ εὗρεν 1 What did **Onesiphorus** do in order to help Paul?
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 give **mercy** to Onesiphorus? 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?
1:18 r3aa basic,observe καὶ ὅσα ἐν Ἐφέσῳ διηκόνησεν, βέλτιον σὺ γινώσκεις 1 Besides in Rome, where else did Onesiphorus serve Paul? 1:18 r3aa basic,observe καὶ ὅσα ἐν Ἐφέσῳ διηκόνησεν, βέλτιον σὺ γινώσκεις 1 Besides in Rome, where else did Onesiphorus serve Paul?
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 strengthened**? 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 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? 2:1 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 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 **place these things** that he had heard Paul teach? 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 able to teach others also**? 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 these teaching pass if Timothy obeys Paul’ instructions? 2:2 l016 basic,observe ἤκουσας παρ’ ἐμοῦ & πιστοῖς ἀνθρώποις & ἑτέρους 1 Through how many “generations” of people will these teaching 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? 2:3 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** not become **entangled in the affairs of life**? 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 **so that** introduces the purpose for which a good soldier is not **entangled in the affairs of life**. What is that reason? 2:4 q1p8 basic,observe ἵνα τῷ στρατολογήσαντι ἀρέσῃ 1 Here **in order to** introduces the purpose for which a good soldier keep 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? 2:4 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 **competed** refers to competing as an athlete. Why is an athlete **not crowned** if he or she **has not competed lawfully**? 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? 2:5 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 hgb9 basic,observe τὸν κοπιῶντα γεωργὸν δεῖ πρῶτον τῶν καρπῶν μεταλαμβάνειν 1 What reward should **the hardworking farmer** receive for his efforts? 2:6 hgb9 basic,observe τὸν κοπιῶντα γεωργὸν δεῖ πρῶτον τῶν καρπῶν μεταλαμβάνειν 1 What reward should **The hardworking farmer** receive for his efforts?
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? 2:6 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 **Think about** these examples and wait for **the Lord** to give him **understanding**, it is obvious Paul is not simply speaking about soldiers, athletes, and farmers. What message does Paul want to communicate? 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**? 2:8 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**?
2:8 l020 basic,interpret ἐκ σπέρματος Δαυείδ 1 Why is it important that Jesus is the **seed**, or descendant, or King David? 2:8 l020 basic,interpret ἐκ σπέρματος Δαυείδ 1 Why is it important that Jesus is the **descended from** King **David**?
2:9 c52s basic,interpret ἐν ᾧ κακοπαθῶ μέχρι δεσμῶν ὡς κακοῦργος 1 in what way was Paul **suffering even to chains like a criminal**? 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 Here **chains** and **bound** have the same root. Why does Paul make this contrast between his status and the status of **the word of God**? 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 **Because of this** refer back at the end of the previous verse? 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 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? 2:10 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 l024 basic,interpret πιστὸς ὁ λόγος 1 What does Paul mean when he says the **word** to follow in verses 11-13 is **trustworthy**? 2:11 l024 basic,interpret πιστὸς ὁ λόγος 1 What does Paul mean when he says the **saying** to follow in verses 11-13 is **trustworthy**?
2:11 l025 basic,observe εἰ γὰρ συναπεθάνομεν, καὶ συνζήσομεν 1 What will happen to those who **died with** Jesus? 2:11 l025 basic,observe εἰ γὰρ συναπεθάνομεν, καὶ συνζήσομεν 1 What will happen to those who **died with** Jesus?
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? 2:11 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?
2:11 ujs1 basic,interpret εἰ & συναπεθάνομεν 1 What does Paul mean when he says **we died with** Jesus? 2:11 ujs1 basic,interpret εἰ & συναπεθάνομεν 1 What does Paul mean when he says **we died with** Jesus?
2:12 asn2 basic,observe εἰ ὑπομένομεν, καὶ συνβασιλεύσομεν 1 What will happen to those who **endure**?\n 2:12 asn2 basic,observe εἰ ὑπομένομεν, καὶ συνβασιλεύσομεν 1 What will happen to those who **endure**?\n
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 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 l027 basic,interpret εἰ ὑπομένομεν 1 What does Paul mean when he says **we endure**? 2:12 l027 basic,interpret εἰ ὑπομένομεν 1 What does Paul mean when he says **we endure**?
2:12 l028 basic,observe εἰ ἀρνησόμεθα, κἀκεῖνος ἀρνήσεται ἡμᾶς 1 What will happen to those who **deny** Jesus? 2:12 l028 basic,observe εἰ ἀρνησόμεθα, κἀκεῖνος ἀρνήσεται ἡμᾶς 1 What will happen to those who **deny** Jesus?
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? 2:12 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?
2:12 yp6z basic,interpret εἰ ἀρνησόμεθα 1 What does Paul mean when he says we **deny** Jesus? 2:12 yp6z basic,interpret εἰ ἀρνησόμεθα 1 What does Paul mean when he says we **deny** Jesus?
2:13 pd7h basic,observe εἰ ἀπιστοῦμεν, ἐκεῖνος πιστὸς μένει 1 How will Jesus respond if **we are unfaithful** to 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 unfaithful**. What is that reason? 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 Jesus **not able to deny himself**? 2:13 l030 basic,interpret ἀρνήσασθαι & ἑαυτὸν οὐ δύναται 1 Why is it that Jesus **cannot deny himself**?
2:14 g5t1 basic,interpret ταῦτα ὑπομίμνῃσκε 1 What are **these things** that Paul stated in verses 11-13? 2:14 g5t1 basic,interpret ταῦτα ὑπομίμνῃσκε 1 What are **these things** that Paul stated in verses 11-13?
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 not **battle about words**? 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 hgu3 basic,observe σπούδασον σεαυτὸν, δόκιμον παραστῆσαι τῷ Θεῷ 1 Whose approval should Timothy seek to gain? 2:15 hgu3 basic,observe σπούδασον σεαυτὸν, δόκιμον παραστῆσαι τῷ Θεῷ 1 Whose approval should Timothy seek to gain?
2:15 e14e basic,interpret ἐργάτην ἀνεπαίσχυντον 1 What are possible reasons that **a worker** might be **ashamed**? 2:15 e14e basic,interpret ἐργάτην ἀνεπαίσχυντον 1 What are possible reasons that a **workman** might be ashamed?
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? 2:15 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 l031 basic,observe τὰς δὲ βεβήλους κενοφωνίας περιΐστασο, ἐπὶ πλεῖον γὰρ προκόψουσιν ἀσεβείας 1 Here **for** introduces the result of pursuing **profane, empty sayings**. What is that result? 2:16 r2ak basic,interpet ἐπὶ πλεῖον & προκόψουσιν ἀσεβείας 1 What does it mean to **lead to more ungodliness**?
2:16 r2ak basic,interpet ἐπὶ πλεῖον & προκόψουσιν ἀσεβείας 1 What does it mean to **advance further in 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 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 **spreading 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?
2:17-18 l032 basic,observe ὧν ἐστιν Ὑμέναιος, καὶ Φίλητος & οἵτινες περὶ τὴν ἀλήθειαν ἠστόχησαν, λέγοντες ἀνάστασιν ἤδη γεγονέναι 1 What was the specific false **word** 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**?
2:18 l033 basic,observe οἵτινες περὶ τὴν ἀλήθειαν ἠστόχησαν 1 Why does Paul used the image of missing **the mark** to describe false teaching? 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?
2:18 sa5y basic,interpret λέγοντες ἀνάστασιν ἤδη γεγονέναι, καὶ ἀνατρέπουσιν τήν τινων πίστιν 1 Why would a false claim that **the resurrection has already happened** be something that might **overturn the faith of some**? 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 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 the **the firm foundation of God** which has a **seal** with two true statements on it. What are those statements? 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?
2:19 cda2 basic,interpret ἔγνω Κύριος τοὺς ὄντας αὐτοῦ 1 A **seal** guarantees something is authentic. How would that statement that **“The Lord knew the ones being his”** show the foundation of God is authentic? 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**?
2:19 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 **“Let everyone naming the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness”** show the foundation of God is unchanged? 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**?
2:20 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 **containers** would one find **in a great house**? 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?
2:20 z1xr basic,interpret ἃ μὲν εἰς τιμὴν, ἃ δὲ εἰς ἀτιμίαν 1 In a house, what would be a possible use for containers **for honor** and what would be a possible use for containers **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**?
2:21 pn2a basic,interpret ἐὰν οὖν τις ἐκκαθάρῃ ἑαυτὸν ἀπὸ τούτων, ἔσται σκεῦος εἰς τιμήν 1 Paul says a **container for honor** must keep separate from containers for dishonor. Who is verse 18 might be examples of containers for dishonor?
2:21 lx3p basic,observe ἡγιασμένον εὔχρηστον τῷ Δεσπότῃ, εἰς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἡτοιμασμένον 1 What is the result of becoming a **container for honor**?
2:21 v9w2 basic,interpret εὔχρηστον τῷ Δεσπότῃ 1 In this context, who would be **the master**? 2:21 v9w2 basic,interpret εὔχρηστον τῷ Δεσπότῃ 1 In this context, who would be **the master**?
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 lusts**? 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 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 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 **the ones calling on the Lord from a pure heart**? 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 uneducated controversies**? 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 uneducated controversies**? 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 **controversies** being able to **give birth to battles** seems unusual. Why do you think Paul used that image? 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 slave of the Lord** treat people who disagree with him, rather than battling against them? 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 **the ones opposing** is his servants educate them **in meekness**? 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? 2:25 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 formally opposed the truth be able to do if they repent and learn the truth? 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? 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?
3:1 d3rx basic,observe τοῦτο δὲ γίνωσκε, ὅτι ἐν ἐσχάταις ἡμέραις ἐνστήσονται καιροὶ χαλεποί 1 What will it be like **in the last days**? 3:1 d3rx basic,observe τοῦτο δὲ γίνωσκε, ὅτι ἐν ἐσχάταις ἡμέραις ἐνστήσονται καιροὶ χαλεποί 1 What will it be like **In the last days**?
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 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 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? 3:2-4 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 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**? 3:5 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 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 desires** that cause these **little women** to be **led away** by these false teachers? 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 being able to come to knowledge of the truth**? 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? 3:8 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?
3:8 lwd9 basic,observe ἄνθρωποι κατεφθαρμένοι τὸν νοῦν 1 In what way have the false teachers in Ephesus **been corrupted**? 3:8 lwd9 basic,observe ἄνθρωποι κατεφθαρμένοι τὸν νοῦν 1 In what way are the false teachers in Ephesus **depraved in mind**?
3:8 l049 basic,interpret ἀδόκιμοι περὶ τὴν πίστιν 1 Who is the one who untimately approves or unapproves these false teachers? 3:8 l049 basic,interpret ἀδόκιμοι περὶ τὴν πίστιν 1 Who is the one who untimately approves or unapproves these false teachers?
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 further**. What is that reason? 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 **foolishness** of these false teachers and the women who follow them will become **obvious to all**? 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 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 μου & 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? 3:10-11 q516 basic,interpret σὺ δὲ παρηκολούθησάς μου & 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? 3:11 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 **wanting to live godly in Christ Jesus**? 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**? 3:13 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 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? 3:14 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 sacred writings** **from infancy**? 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 sacred writings** able to accomplish in Timothy? 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 sacred writings** to which Timothy had access related to **All Scripture** in verse 16? 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 k866 basic,interpret πᾶσα Γραφὴ θεόπνευστος 1 What does Paul mean when he says that **All Scripture** is **God-breathed**? 3:16 k866 basic,interpret πᾶσα Γραφὴ θεόπνευστος 1 What does Paul mean when he says that **All Scripture** is **God-breathed**?
3:16 vrz6 basic,observe πᾶσα Γραφὴ & ὠφέλιμος πρὸς διδασκαλίαν, πρὸς ἐλεγμόν, πρὸς ἐπανόρθωσιν, πρὸς παιδείαν τὴν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ 1 According to Paul, in what ways is Scripture **profitable**? 3:16 vrz6 basic,observe πᾶσα Γραφὴ & ὠφέλιμος πρὸς διδασκαλίαν, πρὸς ἐλεγμόν, πρὸς ἐπανόρθωσιν, πρὸς παιδείαν τὴν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ 1 According to Paul, in what ways is Scripture **useful**?
3:16 f88l basic,interpret πρὸς παιδείαν τὴν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ 1 Why do you think **righteousness** is something that requires **training**? 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 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**? 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 **before God and Christ** to do? 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 a **judge**? 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 **stand by** to **Preach the word**, whether **opportunely** or **inopportunely**? 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 exhorting? 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 **teaching** work better when it is done **with all patience**? 4:2 l061 basic,interpret ἐν πάσῃ μακροθυμίᾳ καὶ διδαχῇ 1 Why does **instruction** work better when it is done with patience?
4:3 kw3g basic,interpret ἔσται γὰρ καιρὸς ὅτε τῆς ὑγιαινούσης διδασκαλίας οὐκ ἀνέξονται 1 How does this verse continue the idea of 3:1-5? 4:3 kw3g basic,interpret ἔσται γὰρ καιρὸς ὅτε τῆς ὑγιαινούσης διδασκαλίας οὐκ ἀνέξονται 1 How does this verse continue the idea of 3:1-5?
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 **healthy teaching** with **teachers according to their own desires**. What, therefore, is **healthy teaching**? 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 be **itching {in} the ear** as they choose teachers. What do you think Paul means by that image? 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 are **itching {in} the ear** do with their ears as a result? 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**? 4:4 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 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 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 **service** should include? 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 as an offering** and that the **time of** his **departure is near**? 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? 4:7 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 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 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 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? 4:8 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 **for** introduces the reason Paul tells Timothy **to come to me quickly**. What is that reason? 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 forsaken** Paul and **has gone to Thessalonica**? 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**?
4:10 t5e8 basic,interpret Κρήσκης εἰς Γαλατίαν, Τίτος εἰς Δαλματίαν 1 Does Paul state why **Crescens** and **Titus** have gone to other cities? 4:10 t5e8 basic,interpret Κρήσκης εἰς Γαλατίαν, Τίτος εἰς Δαλματίαν 1 Does Paul state why **Crescens** and **Titus** have gone to other cities?
4:11 bnl2 basic,observe Λουκᾶς ἐστιν μόνος μετ’ ἐμοῦ 1 Who is still with Paul in Rome? 4:11 bnl2 basic,observe Λουκᾶς ἐστιν μόνος μετ’ ἐμοῦ 1 Who is still with Paul in Rome?
4:11 k63f basic,observe Μᾶρκον ἀναλαβὼν, ἄγε μετὰ σεαυτοῦ, ἔστιν γάρ μοι εὔχρηστος εἰς διακονίαν 1 Here **for** introduces the reason Paul tells Timothy to bring **Mark** with him to Paul in Rome. What is that reason? 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**? 4:12 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 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 **at Troas with Carpus**? 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? 4:13 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**? 4:14 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? 4:15 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 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 reckoned against** the ones who **forsook** him? 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 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 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 rescued out of the mouth of the lion**? 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 work** from which Pau.l expected the Lord to rescue him? 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 zhr5 basic,observe καὶ σώσει εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν αὐτοῦ τὴν ἐπουράνιον 1 What was Paul confident that the Lord would ultimately do for him? 4:18 zhr5 basic,observe καὶ σώσει εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν αὐτοῦ τὴν ἐπουράνιον 1 What was Paul confident that the Lord would ultimately do for 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? 4:18 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, and the household of Onesiphorus**, where would they have been at that time? 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? 4:20 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**? 4:21 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 xng2 basic,interpret ὁ Κύριος μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματός σου 1 Why do you think Paul asked that the Lord be with Timothy’s **spirit**?

1 Reference ID Tags Quote Occurrence Question Response
2 front:intro pla1 0 # 2 Timothy Study Questions\n\nAsk yourself questions as you carefully read this letter, and pray to God that he will open your eyes to see his message clearly.
3 1:1 uk55 basic,observe Παῦλος, ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ 1 What title does **Paul** use for himself?
4 1:1 f1b5 basic,observe ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, διὰ θελήματος Θεοῦ 1 How does Paul say he received the title of **apostle of Christ Jesus**? How does Paul say he received the title of **an apostle of Christ Jesus**?
5 1:1 qhd9 basic,observe κατ’ ἐπαγγελίαν ζωῆς τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 What **promise** do we have **in Christ Jesus**?
6 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**?
7 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**? Who is the source of **Grace, mercy, and peace**?
8 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 **from my ancestors**? What does Paul mean when he writes that he serves God **as did my forefathers**?
9 1:3 l000 basic,observe ὡς ἀδιάλειπτον ἔχω τὴν περὶ σοῦ μνείαν, ἐν ταῖς δεήσεσίν μου, νυκτὸς καὶ ἡμέρας 1 When does Paul think about Timothy?
10 1:4 fud1 basic,interpret μεμνημένος σου τῶν δακρύων 1 What does Paul mean when he writes that he is remembering Timothy’s **tears**?
11 1:4 l001 basic,observe ἐπιποθῶν σε ἰδεῖν & ἵνα χαρᾶς πληρωθῶ 1 Here **so that** introduces the reason that Paul is **longing to see** Timothy. What is that reason? Here **so that** introduces the reason that Paul so intensely desired **to see** Timothy. What is that reason?
12 1:5 nr63 basic,observe τῆς ἐν σοὶ ἀνυποκρίτου πίστεως, ἥτις ἐνῴκησεν πρῶτον ἐν τῇ μάμμῃ σου, Λωΐδι, καὶ τῇ μητρί σου, Εὐνίκῃ 1 Which of Timothy’s relatives believed in God before Timothy?
13 1:5 vhj8 basic,interpret ὑπόμνησιν λαβὼν τῆς ἐν σοὶ ἀνυποκρίτου πίστεως & πέπεισμαι δὲ ὅτι καὶ ἐν σοί 1 How do you think Paul might have **received remembrance** and become **persuaded** the **sincere faith** is present in Timothy? How do you think Paul was **reminded** and become **convinced** that **sincere faith** is present in Timothy?
14 1:6 h7q1 basic,observe δι’ ἣν αἰτίαν 1 What is the **reason** in verse 5 back to which Paul refers?
15 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**?
16 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?
17 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 **cowardice** and being **ashamed** of Paul being a **prisoner**, what problem might Timothy have had that Paul is addressing? 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?
18 1:7 l004 basic,observe πνεῦμα & δυνάμεως, καὶ ἀγάπης, καὶ σωφρονισμοῦ 1 What attitudes result from the **spirit** that God gave to us?
19 1:8 a4q9 basic,observe μὴ οὖν ἐπαισχυνθῇς 1 Here **Therefore** refers back to verse 7 for the reason why Timothy should **not be ashamed**. What is that reason? Here **So** refers back to verse 7 for the reason why Timothy should **not be ashamed**. What is that reason?
20 1:8 l228 basic,interpret μὴ οὖν ἐπαισχυνθῇς τὸ μαρτύριον τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν, μηδὲ ἐμὲ, τὸν δέσμιον αὐτοῦ 1 Paul is writing from prison is Rome because of his faith. Why might that cause Timothy to **be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord** or of Paul? 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?
21 1:8 gzw1 basic,interpret ἀλλὰ συνκακοπάθησον τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ, κατὰ δύναμιν Θεοῦ 1 How might Timothy be able to ** suffer together for the gospel** with Paul, **according to the power of God**? How might Timothy be able to **join me in suffering for the gospel** with Paul, **by the power of God**?
22 1:9 d3ua basic,observe τοῦ σώσαντος ἡμᾶς, καὶ καλέσαντος κλήσει ἁγίᾳ 1 After God **saved us**, to what did he call us?
23 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?
24 1:9 uu87 basic,observe χάριν, τὴν δοθεῖσαν ἡμῖν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 In what way did God give his **grace** to us?
28 1:11 l010 basic,observe εἰς ὃ ἐτέθην ἐγὼ κῆρυξ, καὶ ἀπόστολος, καὶ διδάσκαλος 1 What purposes did Paul serve for the gospel?
29 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**?
30 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?
31 1:12 l012 basic,interpret πέπεισμαι ὅτι δυνατός ἐστιν, τὴν παραθήκην μου φυλάξαι εἰς ἐκείνην τὴν ἡμέραν 1 What do you think was the **deposit** that Paul trusted God to **guard** for him? What do you think Paul had **entrusted** to God **to guard** for him?
32 1:12 vyl8 basic,interpret εἰς ἐκείνην τὴν ἡμέραν 1 What is the meaning of **that day** to which Paul refers?
33 1:13 abc1 basic,observe ὑποτύπωσιν ἔχε ὑγιαινόντων λόγων, ὧν παρ’ ἐμοῦ ἤκουσας, ἐν πίστει καὶ ἀγάπῃ τῇ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ 1 To what does Paul tell Timothy to hold?
34 1:13 wed9 basic,observe ὑγιαινόντων λόγων, ὧν παρ’ ἐμοῦ ἤκουσας 1 Why do you think Paul described the **words** that Timothy heard from Paul as **healthy**? Why do you think Paul described the **teaching** that Timothy heard from Paul as **sound**?
35 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?
36 1:14 pa9c basic,interpret τὴν καλὴν παραθήκην φύλαξον, διὰ Πνεύματος Ἁγίου τοῦ ἐνοικοῦντος ἐν ἡμῖν 1 How does this verse about **the good deposit** help explain the “deposit” that Paul mentions in verse 12? How does this verse about **the treasure entrusted** help explain “what I have entrusted” that Paul mentions in verse 12?
37 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 his **deposit**. In verse 14, he tells Timothy to guard the **good deposit**. How can both be true? 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?
38 1:14 ph9z basic,observe τὴν καλὴν παραθήκην φύλαξον, διὰ Πνεύματος Ἁγίου τοῦ ἐνοικοῦντος ἐν ἡμῖν 1 Who will enable Timothy to guard **the good deposit** in him? Who will enable Timothy to guard **the treasure entrusted** to him?
39 1:15 bjl6 basic,observe οἶδας τοῦτο, ὅτι ἀπεστράφησάν με πάντες οἱ ἐν τῇ Ἀσίᾳ, ὧν ἐστιν Φύγελος καὶ Ἑρμογένης 1 Who has **turned away from** Paul during his arrest and trial in Rome? Who has **deserted** Paul during his arrest and trial in Rome?
40 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 **give mercy to the household of Onesiphorus**. What was that reason? Here **because** introduces the reason why Paul asked **the Lord** to **grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus**. What was that reason?
41 1:16 uwu7 basic,interpret τὴν ἅλυσίν μου 1 What was Paul referring to when he wrote about his **chain**? What was Paul referring to when he wrote about his **chains**?
42 1:17 b8b7 basic,observe ἀλλὰ γενόμενος ἐν Ῥώμῃ, σπουδαίως ἐζήτησέν με καὶ εὗρεν 1 What did **Onesiphorus** do in order to help Paul?
43 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 give **mercy** to Onesiphorus? On what occasion does Paul want God to grant **mercy** to Onesiphorus?
44 1:18 r3aa basic,observe καὶ ὅσα ἐν Ἐφέσῳ διηκόνησεν, βέλτιον σὺ γινώσκεις 1 Besides in Rome, where else did Onesiphorus serve Paul?
45 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 strengthened**? 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**?
46 2:1 l014 basic,interpret τέκνον μου 1 As in 1:1, why does Paul here refer to Timothy as **my child**?
47 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?
48 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?
49 2:2 es4l basic,observe ταῦτα παράθου πιστοῖς ἀνθρώποις 1 Before whom was Timothy to **place these things** that he had heard Paul teach? Before whom was Timothy to **entrust these** things that he had heard Paul teach?
50 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 able to teach others also**? Why is it important that the people whom Timothy teaches **will be qualified to teach others as well**?
51 2:2 l016 basic,observe ἤκουσας παρ’ ἐμοῦ & πιστοῖς ἀνθρώποις & ἑτέρους 1 Through how many “generations” of people will these teaching pass if Timothy obeys Paul’ instructions?
52 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? Why do you think Paul chooses the image of **a good soldier** to teach Timothy about being faithful in suffereing?
53 2:4 n654 basic,interpret οὐδεὶς στρατευόμενος ἐμπλέκεται ταῖς τοῦ βίου πραγματίαις 1 Why should a good **soldier** not become **entangled in the affairs of life**? Why should a good **soldier** refrain from **entangling himself in civilian affairs**?
54 2:4 q1p8 basic,observe ἵνα τῷ στρατολογήσαντι ἀρέσῃ 1 Here **so that** introduces the purpose for which a good soldier is not **entangled in the affairs of life**. What is that reason? Here **in order to** introduces the purpose for which a good soldier keep from **entangling himself in civilian affairs**. What is that reason?
55 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?
56 2:5 td57 basic,interpret ἐὰν δὲ καὶ ἀθλῇ τις, οὐ στεφανοῦται, ἐὰν μὴ νομίμως ἀθλήσῃ 1 Here **competed** refers to competing as an athlete. Why is an athlete **not crowned** if he or she **has not competed lawfully**? 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**?
57 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?
58 2:6 hgb9 basic,observe τὸν κοπιῶντα γεωργὸν δεῖ πρῶτον τῶν καρπῶν μεταλαμβάνειν 1 What reward should **the hardworking farmer** receive for his efforts? What reward should **The hardworking farmer** receive for his efforts?
59 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?
60 2:7 ie95 advanced,interpret νόει ὃ λέγω, δώσει γάρ σοι ὁ Κύριος σύνεσιν ἐν πᾶσιν 1 Because Paul says Timothy must **Think about** these examples and wait for **the Lord** to give him **understanding**, it is obvious Paul is not simply speaking about soldiers, athletes, and farmers. What message does Paul want to communicate? 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?
61 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**?
62 2:8 l020 basic,interpret ἐκ σπέρματος Δαυείδ 1 Why is it important that Jesus is the **seed**, or descendant, or King David? Why is it important that Jesus is the **descended from** King **David**?
63 2:9 c52s basic,interpret ἐν ᾧ κακοπαθῶ μέχρι δεσμῶν ὡς κακοῦργος 1 in what way was Paul **suffering even to chains like a criminal**? in what way did Paul **suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal**?
64 2:9 p472 basic,observe κακοπαθῶ μέχρι δεσμῶν & ἀλλὰ ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ οὐ δέδεται 1 Here **chains** and **bound** have the same root. Why does Paul make this contrast between his status and the status of **the word of God**? 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**?
65 2:10 l022 basic,observe διὰ τοῦτο 1 To what does **Because of this** refer back at the end of the previous verse? To what does **For this reason** refer back at the end of the previous verse?
66 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?
67 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?
68 2:11 l024 basic,interpret πιστὸς ὁ λόγος 1 What does Paul mean when he says the **word** to follow in verses 11-13 is **trustworthy**? What does Paul mean when he says the **saying** to follow in verses 11-13 is **trustworthy**?
69 2:11 l025 basic,observe εἰ γὰρ συναπεθάνομεν, καὶ συνζήσομεν 1 What will happen to those who **died with** Jesus?
70 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? Here **If** introduces a conditional statement. Does that mean people will not **live with** Jesus if they have not **died with** him?
71 2:11 ujs1 basic,interpret εἰ & συναπεθάνομεν 1 What does Paul mean when he says **we died with** Jesus?
72 2:12 asn2 basic,observe εἰ ὑπομένομεν, καὶ συνβασιλεύσομεν 1 What will happen to those who **endure**?\n
73 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**? Here **if** introduces a conditional statement. Does that mean people will not **reign with** Jesus if they do not **endure**?
74 2:12 l027 basic,interpret εἰ ὑπομένομεν 1 What does Paul mean when he says **we endure**?
75 2:12 l028 basic,observe εἰ ἀρνησόμεθα, κἀκεῖνος ἀρνήσεται ἡμᾶς 1 What will happen to those who **deny** Jesus?
76 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? Here **if** introduces a conditional statement. Does that mean Jesus will not **deny** those who do not **deny** him?
77 2:12 yp6z basic,interpret εἰ ἀρνησόμεθα 1 What does Paul mean when he says we **deny** Jesus?
78 2:13 pd7h basic,observe εἰ ἀπιστοῦμεν, ἐκεῖνος πιστὸς μένει 1 How will Jesus respond if **we are unfaithful** to him? How will Jesus respond if **we are faithless**?
79 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 unfaithful**. What is that reason? Here **for** introduces the reason Jesus **remains faithful** even when **we are faithless**. What is that reason?
80 2:13 l030 basic,interpret ἀρνήσασθαι & ἑαυτὸν οὐ δύναται 1 Why is Jesus **not able to deny himself**? Why is it that Jesus **cannot deny himself**?
81 2:14 g5t1 basic,interpret ταῦτα ὑπομίμνῃσκε 1 What are **these things** that Paul stated in verses 11-13?
82 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 not **battle about words**? What does Paul say is the reason that believers should avoid **quarreling over words**?
83 2:15 hgu3 basic,observe σπούδασον σεαυτὸν, δόκιμον παραστῆσαι τῷ Θεῷ 1 Whose approval should Timothy seek to gain?
84 2:15 e14e basic,interpret ἐργάτην ἀνεπαίσχυντον 1 What are possible reasons that **a worker** might be **ashamed**? What are possible reasons that a **workman** might be ashamed?
85 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?
86 2:16 l031 r2ak basic,observe basic,interpet τὰς δὲ βεβήλους κενοφωνίας περιΐστασο, ἐπὶ πλεῖον γὰρ προκόψουσιν ἀσεβείας ἐπὶ πλεῖον & προκόψουσιν ἀσεβείας 1 Here **for** introduces the result of pursuing **profane, empty sayings**. What is that result? What does it mean to **lead to more ungodliness**?
87 2:16 2:17 r2ak duy9 basic,interpet basic,interpret ἐπὶ πλεῖον & προκόψουσιν ἀσεβείας καὶ ὁ λόγος αὐτῶν ὡς γάγγραινα νομὴν ἕξει 1 What does it mean to **advance further in ungodliness**? Why do you think Paul chose to use the image of profane, empty sayings that **spread like gangrene**?
88 2:17 2:17-18 duy9 l032 basic,interpret basic,observe καὶ ὁ λόγος αὐτῶν ὡς γάγγραινα νομὴν ἕξει ὧν ἐστιν Ὑμέναιος, καὶ Φίλητος & οἵτινες περὶ τὴν ἀλήθειαν ἠστόχησαν, λέγοντες ἀνάστασιν ἤδη γεγονέναι 1 Why do you think Paul chose to use the image of profane, empty sayings **spreading like gangrene**? What was the specific false thing that **Hymenaeus and Philetus** were spreading?
89 2:17-18 2:18 l032 sa5y basic,observe basic,interpret ὧν ἐστιν Ὑμέναιος, καὶ Φίλητος & οἵτινες περὶ τὴν ἀλήθειαν ἠστόχησαν, λέγοντες ἀνάστασιν ἤδη γεγονέναι λέγοντες ἀνάστασιν ἤδη γεγονέναι, καὶ ἀνατρέπουσιν τήν τινων πίστιν 1 What was the specific false **word** that **Hymenaeus and Philetus** were spreading? Why would a false claim that **the resurrection has already occurred** be something that might **undermine the faith of some**?
90 2:18 2:19 l033 l034 basic,observe οἵτινες περὶ τὴν ἀλήθειαν ἠστόχησαν 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 Why does Paul used the image of missing **the mark** to describe false teaching? Paul presents the image of **God’s firm foundation** which has a **seal** with two true statements on it. What are those statements?
91 2:18 2:19 sa5y cda2 basic,interpret λέγοντες ἀνάστασιν ἤδη γεγονέναι, καὶ ἀνατρέπουσιν τήν τινων πίστιν ἔγνω Κύριος τοὺς ὄντας αὐτοῦ 1 Why would a false claim that **the resurrection has already happened** be something that might **overturn the faith of some**? 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?
92 2:19 l034 kpw1 basic,observe basic,interpret 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 ἀποστήτω ἀπὸ ἀδικίας πᾶς ὁ ὀνομάζων τὸ ὄνομα Κυρίου 1 Paul presents the image of the **the firm foundation of God** which has a **seal** with two true statements on it. What are those statements? 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?
93 2:19 2:20 cda2 w8yq basic,interpret basic,observe ἔγνω Κύριος τοὺς ὄντας αὐτοῦ 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 A **seal** guarantees something is authentic. How would that statement that **“The Lord knew the ones being his”** show the foundation of God is authentic? According to Paul, what kind of **vessels** would one find **in a large house**?
94 2:19 2:20 kpw1 z1xr basic,interpret ἀποστήτω ἀπὸ ἀδικίας πᾶς ὁ ὀνομάζων τὸ ὄνομα Κυρίου ἃ μὲν εἰς τιμὴν, ἃ δὲ εἰς ἀτιμίαν 1 A **seal** guarantees the condition of something is unchanged. How would that statement that **“Let everyone naming the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness”** show the foundation of God is unchanged? 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**?
95 2:20 2:21 w8yq pn2a basic,observe basic,interpret 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 ἐὰν οὖν τις ἐκκαθάρῃ ἑαυτὸν ἀπὸ τούτων, ἔσται σκεῦος εἰς τιμήν 1 According to Paul, what kind of **containers** would one find **in a great house**? Paul says a **vessel for honor** must keep separate from vessels for dishonor. Who in verse 18 might be examples of vessels for dishonor?
96 2:20 2:21 z1xr lx3p basic,interpret basic,observe ἃ μὲν εἰς τιμὴν, ἃ δὲ εἰς ἀτιμίαν ἡγιασμένον εὔχρηστον τῷ Δεσπότῃ, εἰς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἡτοιμασμένον 1 In a house, what would be a possible use for containers **for honor** and what would be a possible use for containers **for dishonor**? What is the result of becoming a **vessel for honor**?
2:21 pn2a basic,interpret ἐὰν οὖν τις ἐκκαθάρῃ ἑαυτὸν ἀπὸ τούτων, ἔσται σκεῦος εἰς τιμήν 1 Paul says a **container for honor** must keep separate from containers for dishonor. Who is verse 18 might be examples of containers for dishonor?
2:21 lx3p basic,observe ἡγιασμένον εὔχρηστον τῷ Δεσπότῃ, εἰς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἡτοιμασμένον 1 What is the result of becoming a **container for honor**?
97 2:21 v9w2 basic,interpret εὔχρηστον τῷ Δεσπότῃ 1 In this context, who would be **the master**?
98 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 lusts**? What are some of the things that Paul may have been referring to as **youthful passions**?
99 2:22 rl4c basic,observe δίωκε δὲ δικαιοσύνην, πίστιν, ἀγάπην, εἰρήνην 1 What are the things that Paul tells Timothy to **pursue**?
100 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?
101 2:22 tzh2 basic,interpret μετὰ τῶν ἐπικαλουμένων τὸν Κύριον ἐκ καθαρᾶς καρδίας 1 Why do you think Paul here describes other believers as **the ones calling on the Lord from a pure heart**? Why do you think Paul here describes other believers as **those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart**?
102 2:23 l040 basic,interpret τὰς & μωρὰς καὶ ἀπαιδεύτους ζητήσεις 1 What might be examples of **foolish and uneducated controversies**? What might be examples of **foolish and ignorant speculation**?
103 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 uneducated controversies**? What is the reason that Timothy should **reject foolish and ignorant speculation**?
104 2:23 i7h4 basic,interpret τὰς & μωρὰς καὶ ἀπαιδεύτους ζητήσεις παραιτοῦ, εἰδὼς ὅτι γεννῶσι μάχας 1 The image of **controversies** being able to **give birth to battles** seems unusual. Why do you think Paul used that image? The image of **ignorant speculation** as something that **breeds quarreling** seems unusual. Why do you think Paul used that image?
105 2:24 bp2n basic,observe δοῦλον δὲ Κυρίου οὐ δεῖ μάχεσθαι, ἀλλὰ ἤπιον εἶναι πρὸς πάντας, διδακτικόν, ἀνεξίκακον 1 How should **a slave of the Lord** treat people who disagree with him, rather than battling against them? How should **a servant of the Lord** treat people who disagree with him, rather than battling against them?
106 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 **the ones opposing** is his servants educate them **in meekness**? According to Paul, what may God do to **those who oppose him** as his servants educate them **gently**?
107 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?
108 2:26 ytx7 basic,observe καὶ ἀνανήψωσιν ἐκ τῆς τοῦ διαβόλου παγίδος 1 What will people who formally opposed the truth be able to do if they repent and learn the truth? What will people who formerly opposed the truth be able to do if they repent and learn the truth?
109 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?
110 3:1 d3rx basic,observe τοῦτο δὲ γίνωσκε, ὅτι ἐν ἐσχάταις ἡμέραις ἐνστήσονται καιροὶ χαλεποί 1 What will it be like **in the last days**? What will it be like **In the last days**?
111 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?
112 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?
113 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?
114 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?
115 3:5 l046 basic,observe καὶ τούτους ἀποτρέπου 1 How are believers to treat people **having a form of godliness, but denying its power**?
116 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?
117 3:6 hl55 basic,interpret ἀγόμενα ἐπιθυμίαις ποικίλαις 1 What might be examples of the **various desires** that cause these **little women** to be **led away** by these false teachers? What might be examples of the **various passions** that cause these **vulnerable women** to be **led astray** by these false teachers?
118 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 being able to come to knowledge of the truth**? Paul says these women are **always learning**. How is it then that they are **never able to come to knowledge of the truth**?
119 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?
120 3:8 lwd9 basic,observe ἄνθρωποι κατεφθαρμένοι τὸν νοῦν 1 In what way have the false teachers in Ephesus **been corrupted**? In what way are the false teachers in Ephesus **depraved in mind**?
121 3:8 l049 basic,interpret ἀδόκιμοι περὶ τὴν πίστιν 1 Who is the one who untimately approves or unapproves these false teachers?
122 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 further**. What is that reason? Here **For** introduces the reason why these false teachers **will not advance much further**. What is that reason?
123 3:9 l051 basic,interpret ἡ γὰρ ἄνοια αὐτῶν ἔκδηλος ἔσται πᾶσιν, ὡς καὶ ἡ ἐκείνων ἐγένετο 1 How do you think the **foolishness** of these false teachers and the women who follow them will become **obvious to all**? How do you think the **folly** of these false teachers and the women who follow them will become **plain to everyone**?
124 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?
125 3:10-11 q516 basic,interpret σὺ δὲ παρηκολούθησάς μου & 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?
126 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?
127 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 **wanting to live godly in Christ Jesus**? According to Paul, how likely is it that persecution will happen to believers **who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus**?
128 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**?
129 3:14 l055 basic,observe σὺ δὲ μένε ἐν οἷς ἔμαθες καὶ ἐπιστώθης 1 How should Timothy be different than the false teachers?
130 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?
131 3:15 x53s basic,observe καὶ ὅτι ἀπὸ βρέφους ἱερὰ γράμματα οἶδας 1 In light of 1:5, who taught Timothy **the sacred writings** **from infancy**? In light of 1:5, who taught Timothy **the Holy Scriptures** **From infancy**?
132 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 sacred writings** able to accomplish in Timothy? According to Paul, what are **the Holy Scriptures** able to accomplish in Timothy?
133 3:15-16 l058 basic,interpret ἱερὰ γράμματα & πᾶσα Γραφὴ 1 In what way are **the sacred writings** to which Timothy had access related to **All Scripture** in verse 16? In what way are **the Holy Scriptures** to which Timothy had access related to **All Scripture** in verse 16?
134 3:16 k866 basic,interpret πᾶσα Γραφὴ θεόπνευστος 1 What does Paul mean when he says that **All Scripture** is **God-breathed**?
135 3:16 vrz6 basic,observe πᾶσα Γραφὴ & ὠφέλιμος πρὸς διδασκαλίαν, πρὸς ἐλεγμόν, πρὸς ἐπανόρθωσιν, πρὸς παιδείαν τὴν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ 1 According to Paul, in what ways is Scripture **profitable**? According to Paul, in what ways is Scripture **useful**?
136 3:16 f88l basic,interpret πρὸς παιδείαν τὴν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ 1 Why do you think **righteousness** is something that requires **training**?
137 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**?
138 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**?
139 4:1-2 hck2 basic,observe διαμαρτύρομαι ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ & κήρυξον τὸν λόγον 1 What specific thing did Paul charge Timothy **before God and Christ** to do? What specific thing did Paul charge Timothy **in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus** to do?
140 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 a **judge**? What does this verse tell us about the role of Jesus Christ as the one **who will judge**?
141 4:2 v42f basic,interpret κήρυξον τὸν λόγον; ἐπίστηθι εὐκαίρως, ἀκαίρως 1 What does it mean to **stand by** to **Preach the word**, whether **opportunely** or **inopportunely**? What does it mean to **be prepared** to **Preach the word**, whether **in season** or **out of season**?
142 4:2 g7yt basic,interpet ἔλεγξον, ἐπιτίμησον, παρακάλεσον 1 What is the difference between reproving, rebuking, and exhorting? What is the difference between reproving, rebuking, and encouraging?
143 4:2 l061 basic,interpret ἐν πάσῃ μακροθυμίᾳ καὶ διδαχῇ 1 Why does **teaching** work better when it is done **with all patience**? Why does **instruction** work better when it is done with patience?
144 4:3 kw3g basic,interpret ἔσται γὰρ καιρὸς ὅτε τῆς ὑγιαινούσης διδασκαλίας οὐκ ἀνέξονται 1 How does this verse continue the idea of 3:1-5?
145 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 **healthy teaching** with **teachers according to their own desires**. What, therefore, is **healthy teaching**? Here Paul contrasts **sound doctrine** with **teachers to suit their own desires**. What, therefore, is **sound doctrine**?
146 4:3 b9ax basic,observe κατὰ τὰς ἰδίας ἐπιθυμίας, ἑαυτοῖς ἐπισωρεύσουσιν διδασκάλους, κνηθόμενοι τὴν ἀκοήν 1 Paul says people will be **itching {in} the ear** as they choose teachers. What do you think Paul means by that image? Paul says people will have **itching ears** as they choose teachers. What do you think Paul means by that image?
147 4:3-4 l062 basic,observe κνηθόμενοι τὴν ἀκοήν & ἀπὸ μὲν τῆς ἀληθείας τὴν ἀκοὴν ἀποστρέψουσιν 1 What will the ones who are **itching {in} the ear** do with their ears as a result? What will the ones who have **itching ears** do with their ears as a result?
148 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**?
149 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**?
150 4:5 wj5i basic,observe ἔργον ποίησον εὐαγγελιστοῦ 1 What is **the work of an evangelist**?
151 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 **service** should include? In this letter, Paul has instructed Timothy about how he should serve in Ephesus. What are some examples of what his **ministry** should include?
152 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 as an offering** and that the **time of** his **departure is near**? 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**?
153 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?
154 4:8 v99g basic,observe λοιπὸν ἀπόκειταί μοι ὁ τῆς δικαιοσύνης στέφανος 1 What will Paul receive as a reward for keeping the faith?
155 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?
156 4:8 l064 basic,interpret ἐν, ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ 1 What event does Paul refer to as **that day**?
157 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?
158 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 **for** introduces the reason Paul tells Timothy **to come to me quickly**. What is that reason? Here **because** introduces the reason Paul tells Timothy **to come to me quickly**. What is that reason?
159 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 forsaken** Paul and **has gone to Thessalonica**? What is the reason that **Demas** **has deserted** Paul and **gone to Thessalonica**?
160 4:10 t5e8 basic,interpret Κρήσκης εἰς Γαλατίαν, Τίτος εἰς Δαλματίαν 1 Does Paul state why **Crescens** and **Titus** have gone to other cities?
161 4:11 bnl2 basic,observe Λουκᾶς ἐστιν μόνος μετ’ ἐμοῦ 1 Who is still with Paul in Rome?
162 4:11 k63f basic,observe Μᾶρκον ἀναλαβὼν, ἄγε μετὰ σεαυτοῦ, ἔστιν γάρ μοι εὔχρηστος εἰς διακονίαν 1 Here **for** introduces the reason Paul tells Timothy to bring **Mark** with him to Paul in Rome. What is that reason? Here **because** introduces the reason Paul tells Timothy to bring **Mark** with him to Paul in Rome. What is that reason?
163 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**? 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**?
164 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?
165 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 **at Troas with Carpus**? Why would Paul have wanted his **cloak** that he had left **with Carpus at Troas**?
166 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?
167 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**?
168 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?
169 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?
170 4:16 g8rc basic,interpret πάντες με ἐνκατέλιπον; μὴ αὐτοῖς λογισθείη 1 Why do you think Paul did not want forsaking him to **be reckoned against** the ones who **forsook** him? Why do you think Paul did not want forsaking him to **be charged against** the ones who **deserted** him?
171 4:17 vxj4 basic,observe ὁ δὲ Κύριός μοι παρέστη, καὶ ἐνεδυνάμωσέν με 1 How did **the Lord** encourage Paul during his trial?
172 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?
173 4:17 l067 basic,interpret καὶ ἐρύσθην ἐκ στόματος λέοντος 1 What does Paul mean when he says he **was rescued out of the mouth of the lion**? What does Paul mean when he says he **was delivered from the mouth of the lion**?
174 4:18 hgz7 basic,interpret ῥύσεταί με ὁ Κύριος ἀπὸ παντὸς ἔργου πονηροῦ 1 What might be examples of **every evil work** from which Pau.l expected the Lord to rescue him? What might be examples of **every evil action** from which Paul expected the Lord to rescue him?
175 4:18 zhr5 basic,observe καὶ σώσει εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν αὐτοῦ τὴν ἐπουράνιον 1 What was Paul confident that the Lord would ultimately do for him?
176 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? How did Paul respond to the Lord’s presence with him in his trials?
177 4:19 tg6y basic,interpret ἄσπασαι Πρίσκαν καὶ Ἀκύλαν, καὶ τὸν Ὀνησιφόρου οἶκον 1 Since Paul asked Timothy to greet **Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus**, where would they have been at that time? Since Paul asked Timothy to greet **Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus**, where would they have been at that time?
178 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?
179 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**?
180 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**?