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# 2 Timothy 01 General Notes
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#### Structure and formatting
Paul formally introduces this letter in verses 1-2. Writers often began letters in this way in the ancient Near East.
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#### Special concepts in this chapter
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##### Spiritual children
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Paul discipled Timothy as a Christian and a church leader. Paul may also have led him to believe in Christ. Therefore, Paul calls Timothy "beloved child." (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/disciple]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]])
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#### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
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##### Persecution
Paul was in prison when he wrote this letter. Paul encourages Timothy to be willing to suffer for the gospel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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## Links:
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* __[2 Timothy 01:01 Notes](./01.md)__
* __[2 Timothy intro](../front/intro.md)__
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