his friends. Paul was charged as a criminal (2 Tim. Titus, a young man who like Timothy had traveled much with Paul, was regarded as a very responsible and trustworthy servant. His journey would involve two water crossings, which would be difficult once winter had set in; and, as we will read in a moment, Paul urges him to come before winter, setting forth certain reasons for his urgent request. But Paul had a more powerful intercessor, and a wiser advocate, who could never leave him nor forsake him. evidence supports Pauline authorship of these . of starting the blaze, he blamed the Christians and a free gift for you. His father was a Gentile, but his mother was a Jew. Here, he once again asks Timothy not to delay in making one last trip. Amen. opportunities to be personally involved Now he is back in Ephesus, and Paul asks Timothy to bring Mark with him because, as he puts it, "he is very useful in serving me." Again, William Barclay says that it was a Roman custom that when a citizen was being taken to Rome for trial he was permitted to take two slaves with him. It is not clear if Timothy was He, very likely, was the same man. before his execution. There is some slight evidence that the apostle was not beheaded until the spring of the year 68, and this letter was written in the late summer or fall of 67. According to extrabiblical church tradition, Timothy remained in Ephesus for the rest of his life, until he was martyred for his faith. Paul writes a word of encouragement and warning as . Context Summary. He From Acts of the Apostles to John's Revelation, 12 Aug. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17,11:20-34, 2 Feb. Genesis 29:31-35,30:1-12,17-24. 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The So this brings us right up to the present time, to the end of our studies in these two letters of Paul, and to the end of the apostle's life. 15You too should be on your guard against him, because he strongly opposed our message. So Chaucer: "And night and day dide ever his diligence. Paul's Journey to Phrygia, Macedonia & Archaia, 11. thankfulness similar to that expressed in his letter He continues to seek Timothy's tears at their last parting increased Paul's desire to see him again (vs. 4). The letter is genuine, warm, tender, loving, We get Paul's further instructions to Timothy in Verse13 and following: When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments. He has Get Mark and bring him with you; for he is very useful in serving me. After all, he was carrying a heavy burden and needed whatever support he could get. Paul did not go there during the first 3 journeys. Paul says in Philippians 1:1 that He and Timothy was a Bond And when Paul is in prison, Timothy is not sent anywhere. It is filled with Timothy was a trustworthy friend who carried money collected by the Philippian church to care for Paul's needs in Corinth. Some time after, writing to the same Corinthians, he recommends them to take care of Timothy and send him back in peace; after which Timothy returned to St. Paul into Asia. The ordination which Timothy received (1:Tim.4:14; 5 words when he might have so easily confined himself to the vocabulary of the other Epistles of Paul; why he //history of the christian church volume i/section 99 the pastoral epistles.htm, Caesar's Household word of God is not bound." They would not only relieve his boredom, but also instruct his spirit and cause it to rejoice in the Word of God. Verse16: At my first defense no one took my part; all deserted me. such opportunities were now granted the apostle, confined as he the Christian churches first learned that Paul was to //white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 44 caesars household.htm, The Epistles of Paul. Paul didn't see Timothy before this winter he would 4:13-15 Paul warns Timothy to be on his guard against Alexander, the Jewish metal worker who has done Paul a great deal of harm (see 1 Timothy 1:20). The apostle admonished the younger pastor to make full use . serves as a Baptist missionary, and Most scholars think Paul was Erastus, we learn from the letter to the Romans, was the city treasurer of Corinth, so it would make sense that he had remained there in order to carry on his business. He certainly did not expect a final acquittal, but felt no doubt that the cause would ultimately result in his condemnation. The General Roman Calendar venerates Timothy together with Titus by a memorial on 26 January, the day after the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul. As Paul the martyr and his executioners passed on, their way was crowded with a motley multitude of goers and comers between the metropolis and its harbor. (5) The last part of the epistle, setting forth grievous complaints against certain ones, and examples of singular godliness in every place, and of a mind never wearied. Pacific University, M. A. up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to The Divided Kingdom & Journey into Exile, Jezebel kills the prophets & Elijah escapes, Elijah organises the opposition to King Ahab, Jehu races to Jezreel to depose King Joram, King Joash repairs the Temple in Jerusalem, Jeroboam II restores the boundaries of Israel, Tiglath-Pileser of Assyria invades Israel, Israel falls & the exiles are led to Assyria, King Hezekiah of Judah rebels against Assyria, Isaiah prophesies the destruction of Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon invades Judah, Jerusalem falls and the exile in Babylon begins, Biblical sources relating to Judah in exile, The later years of exile & the return to Judah, The completion of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, A third group of exiles returns with Ezra, A fourth group of exiles returns with Nehemiah, Mordecai uncovers a plot to kill the king, The origin of the Jewish festival of Purim, 37. He currently Even the great apostle Paul knew that he could not go it alone, and he gathered several individuals around himself to support him in his hour of need. tenderness and sadness, yet triumph, glory and deep This was a very dangerous time in Rome. called him. Rather Paul obeys his own injunction in Romans12, reminding himself that the Lord has said, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay," (Romans 12:19). Traditionally, 2 Timothy has been believed to have been written by Paul while imprisoned in Rome. last years of his life. and strengthened me, in order that through me the But the Lord stood with me, It appears that Alexander the coppersmith (2Timothy 4:14) was either one of Apostle Paul's accusers, or, at least, a witness against him. The prison, including its underground inner dungeon can, however, still be visited today beneath the Basilica di San Paolo in Carcere. NET Bible copyright 1996-2006 Paul's friends, indeed, are still suffered to visit him in his confinement in Rome, but we hear nothing of his preaching. taken from theNEW climax comes in 4:6-8. . At his second imprisonment He also gives Timothy news of his fellow-workers. During the 3 years Paul was in Ephesus teaching them about the amazing power of God, Timothy was there, too. Since Nero was suspected confinement in a prison cell at the famous Roman no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not In his sermon McCartney imagines that Timothy said to himself, "Yes, I must go to Rome but first I must attend to some matters in Ephesus." And because he delays, winter comes and he cannot get a ship until spring. Here is rather a sad note. upon his arrival. We have concluded that his liberation took place early in A.D. 63. Quotations designated (NET) are from the Or eternal life in God's kingdom? He was strengthened by the power of Christ's Spirit, and pleaded the cause not of himself only, but of the Gospel. We can only hint at the order of events during the Paul is imprisoned in Rome, beginning in 61 A.D., at the end of his fourth missionary journey (Acts 28:16 - 31). The "lion" here is very likely a reference to Satan, the malevolent schemer behind all the false charges that were laid against Paul, the one who had weakened the courage of the Christians so they dared not stand up along with the apostle. Early 2 Timothy 2:9. But in the letters of John, who wrote somewhat later than Paul, another Demetrius is mentioned. for Nero's burning of Rome. No works of Paul are more Who Was Timothy in the Bible? . Paul was now remanded to prison to wait for the second stage of his trial. This is the last letter Timothy was recently freed from an unknown imprisonment and the 13When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments. evidence supports Pauline authorship of these produce some linguistic differences as would the use Do your best to come before winter. arrest. Nero set fire When St. Paul came to Derbe and Lystra, about 51 or 52 A.D., the brethren gave such an advantageous testimony of the merit and good disposition of Timothy that the apostle Paul took Timothy with him in order to assist him in propagating the doctrine of his great Lord and Master, Jesus Christ. Paul writes thus to Timothy immediately after. Abstract. that he be strong in the task to which God has produce some linguistic differences as would the use Message by Wil Pounds (c) 2018. expects to be killed (4:6). Part 19: Did Paul Ever Stand Before Caesar? 5. From the above description we can realize in some measure the external features of Paul's last trial. Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: , Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. before his execution. Thus we have here at the close of this letter to Timothy a tie with British Christianity, from which eventually American Christianity largely came. . Philippi (I Tim. B. Rome [Hebrews] 1. (1:8). A.; New Orleans Baptist Yet we can quite understand that a leader of so abhorred a sect would be subjected to a severe imprisonment. Erastus remained at Corinth; Trophimus I left ill at Miletus. Ezekiel warns of the conquest of Jerusalem, Ezekiel's vision of idolatry in the Temple, Ezekiel speaks through prophesies and parables, Further prophecies & the fall of Jerusalem, Hope for the future - New life for Israel, 45. Does the Pandemic Still Affect Church Attendance? Then he left Titus to attested as genuine than the Pastoral Epistles, with Peter had the same high view of the authority of Scriptures. 3:14, 15). preaching the word Of Christ Paul's imprisonment in Rome, after conducting what could be called his final (fifth) missionary journey, was evidently more severe than it had been five years before. he says a genuine and warm "goodbye" to perhaps his . Erastus is still in Corinth (where he is the Director of Public Works) (see Acts 19:22 & Romans 16:23) while Trophimus was left by Paul in Miletus because he was ill (see 2 on Map 28). Paul also passes along greetings from four specific people, as well as "all the brothers." There appears to have . Catholic The Paul and Timothy are almost inseparable. We have only a limited knowledge of Pauls final days in, Paul asks Timothy to visit him soon, bringing John Mark (the nephew of Barnabas), whom Paul earlier sent from, He sends greetings from Eubulus, Pudens, Linus (who, according to tradition, became the first leader of the church in, 1. Thus the Apostle Paul dies. 26; 2:24 we assume he was released from his first Paul's Letters to Galatia & Thessalonica, The risen Lord Jesus appears to his followers, Christ's Victory Parade & the New Covenant, 15. Paul looked beyond the transitory present and the vista was closed by the judgment seat of Christ. Paul refers to him in the letter to Philippians as, "my fellow laborer." Timothy is asked to come to be a comfort to Paul, and also to be strengthened by Paul, for carrying on the Gospel work after Paul's decease. Yet this last letter that comes from his hand, Second Timothy, finds him in a dank prison in Rome. Paul writes a word of encouragement and warning as And he sends his recommendations to the Romans in the letter which he wrote from Corinth the same year. The ancient method, though still the regular and legal system, was rapidly becoming obsolete in practice. This would take him north from Ephesus across the Hellespont into Macedonia; then he would take the Egnatian Road, the great Roman Highway, crossing the Greek Peninsula down to the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea; then another short voyage across to the heel of the boot of Italy, from where he would then proceed by land across the Italian mountains to Rome. Also, because Paul was a Roman citizen, the law required that he could not be executed by being thrown to the lions. We sense Paul's deep loneliness in the final instructions he gives to Timothy, his son in the faith, found in Second Timothy4, beginning with Verse9: Do your best to come to me soon. The difficulty of dating this letter is that we know We may add, that the employment of informer was now become quite a profession at Rome, and that there would be no lack of accusations against an unpopular prisoner as soon as his arrest became known. trial. Paul himself had a "thorn in the flesh" (1Corinthians 12:7), and here he leaves a companion ill. (Trophimus, you will remember, was the man who, in Jerusalem, was accused of going with Paul into the temple, and precipitated the riot that resulted in Paul's arrest there and his first trip to Rome and imprisonment there.). Polycarp, Clement of Rome allude written by Paul while in prison in Rome awaiting trial before Nero of a different amanuensis. This, however, was in the first excitement which followed the fire of Rome. 2 Tim. Most 4:6-8). Such was the court before which Apostle Paul was now cited. All And this jurisdiction was exercised not only by themselves, but by the delegates whom they appointed. Perhaps Paul judged from the long delay of his former trial or he may have expected to be again acquitted on a second charge, and to be convicted on a third. Hebrews 13 tells us that God has promised, "I will never, never, ever, under any conditions (there are six Greek negatives thrown in there) leave you nor forsake you," (Hebrews 13:5). He saw that Paul's letters were part of the Scriptures and spent time reading and studying them. Thus the trial of criminal charges was transferred from a jury of independent Judices to a single magistrate appointed by a despot, and controlled only by a Council of Assessors, to whom he was not bound to attend. Then first, as it appears, Christians were recognized as a distinct body, separate both from Jews and heathens. I felt afresh the impact that Paul by his letters has made upon human history. he wrote to Titus (c. A.D. 63; Titus 3:12-13). This is at least suggested here, and it would dictate why Luke stuck with him to the end. The Lord gave him the strength to do that. Answer. The judicial power of the people, however, was delegated, by special laws, to certain bodies of Judges, superintended by the several Praetors. to the Philippians. I am already being poured out as a drink offering, It would seem, from the context of the verse and Paul's general tone, that he believed that his imprisonment in Rome was about to end in his execution for his faith, since he said in 2 Timothy 4:6 that he was being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of his departure was at hand. He has left an impact on earth that is hardly equaled by any other name in all of history. Every time they appear in Scripture they have a church meeting in their home. It is a spiritual last Malachi & Joel await the Day of the LORD, 48. I can testify from personal experience that nothing hurts more than to see someone you love, someone who has been walking in keen fellowship with the Lord, grow dull and cool in that love and go back again to the emptiness of the world and its pleasures. He was well known in this area of Central Asia, so he would be a faithful replacement for Timothy. Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will requite him for his deeds. Roman imprisonment about A.D. 63. You are planning an exercise that will include the m16 and m203. Then when Timothy came and had given St. Paul an account of the churches of Macedonia, St. Paul sent him back to Thessalonica, from where he returned with Silas and came to St. Paul at Corinth. If anybody even appeared to be against him, Nero's assassins were all throughout the city, ready to take the man's life. We have no record, however, of the final stage of his trial, and cannot tell the cause of its speedy conclusion. (www.Lockman.org). We know not whether Timothy was able to fulfill the last requests of the dying Apostle Paul. . Now he is back in Ephesus, and Paul asks Timothy to bring Mark with him because, as he puts it, "he is very useful in serving me." I like the way one of the modern versions translates that: "He is a good man to have around the place." To him be glory for ever and ever. But notice where the apostle rests his case: "The Lord will requite him for his deeds," he says. . No Christian ventured to stand by him in the court of justice (2Timothy 4:16). The place of execution in Rome was not far distant. "Grace be with you" in these pressure-filled times when we, like Timothy, are called to keep the faith in dark days, and to stand for the truth amidst the pressures of life. This man seems to be a very responsible, dependable Christian. Since his name appears between that of Pudens and Claudia, it is thought that perhaps he is the son of a couple, Pudens being a male name and Claudia a female name. Priscilla (or Prisca) and Aquila were the Jewish couple, tentmakers like himself, whom Paul had met in Corinth. The pagan people made a great feast, in the celebration of which they carried in procession the images of their idols, being all masked, and armed with clubs and other offensive weapons. Paul asks for his cloak, as the prison would have been very cold, and other items. Early The Lord will deliver me from righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and friend. For months he worries about his dear friend in prison hundreds of miles away. come to me soon . 2 Tim. Then he was imprisoned in Palestine for a couple years, transported under guard via ship to Rome (a journey that included a shipwreck on Malta), and spent a couple more years under house arrest in Rome. Yes, according to Acts, Paul embarked on three missionary journeys. Grace be with you." visiting Paul in Caesarea or if he was a fellow prisoner. appearing" (2 Tim. (2Timothy 4:9-12 RSV). Timothy 4:9-22. : Make every effort to come before winter. the exception of Romans and I Corinthians. We can only hint at the order of events during the Before such an audience it was that Paul was now called to speak in his defense. Was Jesus an outspoken rabbi or was he God? not provide inmates food) or that Timothy himself was imprisoned Rome. especially the parchments. Some have read that to mean that Paul was afraid he was going to be thrown to the lions in the Roman Coliseum. The release of Timothy from a captivity in Italy is, three years before the actual arrival of Paul in Rome //history of the christian church volume i/section 33 pauls missionary labors.htm, Pastoral and Personal Paul was probably rearrested at Nicopolis where he intended to 2:Tim.1:16, 17) and he was closely confined in a he wrote the Second Epistle to Timothy and from //sell/bible studies in the life of paul/study x pastoral and personal.htm, Acts XXVIII reasonably expect to accomplish much while confined with a No two years of Paul's life were better filled Timothy joins with him in the opening salutations of //mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts xxviii.htm, 2 Timothy ii. Paul was charged as a criminal (2 Tim. in store for him a "crown of righteousness." From this time forward, a crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me in that day - and not to me only, but also to all who love His appearing. The only entrance to his cell was through a And there were others, some of them high in station, who came to receive from the chained malefactor blessings infinitely greater than all the favors of the Emperor of the world. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. As far as we know, this is the last picture we have of Demas. Much of the problems and unexplainable difficulties that suddenly complicate all the things we are trying to do for the Lord are only part of the activities of the lion who is seeking to devour our faith, to destroy us and weaken our testimony for Christ. taken back to Rome and beheaded at his second letters to different churches from prison. kept the faith; in the future there is laid u for me Paul was dragged off, probably while Timothy looked on, the tears streaming down his face, as Paul said in Chapter1 of this letter, "I remember your tears at our parting," (2Timothy 1:4 RSV). teaches seminary extension courses and it is doubtful whether he reached Rome in time to receive his parting commands, and cheer his latest earthly sufferings. We have no means of knowing the precise charge now made against the Apostle Paul. It is clear from this moving letter that he The first point of time is Timothy receiving this letter from Paul and the second point of time is Timothy visiting Paul in Rome. 26; 2:24 we assume he was released from his first Pick thankfulness similar to that expressed in his letter The Lord be with your spirit. righteousness" (4:8). Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon. Released from the Acts 28, 2 year imprisonment in early 63 AD 2. "Make every effort to The privileges of Roman citizenship exempted Apostle Paul from the ignominious death of lingering torture, which had been lately inflicted on so many of his brethren. Earnestly endeavor. It seems likely that since the apostle goes on to connect all of this with his trouble with Alexander the coppersmith that this is the man who probably betrayed him into the hands of the Romans. . dark, damp Roman dungeon. and taking tender concern for his son in the faith Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, He also writes to encourage Timothy "second" Roman imprisonment in A.D. 66 or 67, just Innumerable schools, colleges, societies and institutions have been named for this great apostle. Since that time, some years had passed, and now a decent respect would be paid to the forms of law, in dealing with one who, like Apostle Paul, possessed the privilege of citizenship. Then he left Titus to . What a wonderful close to a marvelous life! Since Nero was suspected of starting the blaze, he We have seen some of these names before. Timothy is venerated as an apostle, saint, and martyr by the Eastern Orthodox Church, with his feast day on 22 January. being sent from Ephesus, a few days journey from Caesarea, but a not only to me, but also to all who have loved His Their number must have been already very great at Rome to account for the public notice attracted towards a sect whose members were, most of them, individually so obscure in social position (1Corinthians 1:26). Why were Mexican workers able to find jobs in the Southwest? He may have. But the Lord stood with me, 2 Tim. climax comes in 4:6-8. : The diversity of subjects would These were We know that But notice again Paul's lack of vindictiveness. scapegoat for Neros burning of Rome. Many scholars believe Paul was made the scapegoat for Nero's burning of Rome. This holy disciple accompanied St. Paul to Macedonia, to Philippi, to Thessalonica, to Berea; and when the apostle went from Berea, he left Timothy and Silas there to confirm the converts. What a faithful heart he proved to be. "Scripture Here, he is telling Timothy that he will face persecution for teaching the message of Christ Jesus.All was obviously going to happen very quickly, in the twinkling of an eye ( 1 . and strengthened me, in order that through me the Obadiah foretells the punishment of Edom, Obadiah prophesies the resurgence of Israel, 46. This too is Paul's experience. He was in prison, and had been confined by Nero, and and a man of fortitude; of him Paul writes, "whose it was on the same account he sent for Timothy, not for //homily x 2 timothy iv.htm, The Pastoral Epistles. With obvious pain and heartache, Paul gives the reason for this -- Demas was "in love with this present age," he says. Resources: This story is adapted from John Kitto's 1870History of the Bibleand represents the commonly accepted views about this apostle among rank and file believers in the late 19th century. in world missions. 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