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2 Timothy 1 General Notes
Structure and formatting
Paul formally introduces this letter in verses 1-2. Writers often began letters in this way in the ancient Near East.
Special concepts in this chapter
Spiritual children
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)
Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
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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