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2Ti 1:1. Παῦλος, Paul) This epistle has three divisions.
I. The Inscription, 2Ti 1:1-2.
II. An Invitation, Come to me in prison, variously hinted at.
1. He expresses his affection for Timothy, 2Ti 1:3-4,
And kindly exhorts him: be not ashamed of me, 2Ti 1:6-7; to which are subjoined sad instances of abandonment, 2Ti 1:15, and blessed examples of attachment, 2Ti 1:16-17.
2. The twofold proposition, Be strong, and commit thy office to faithful men, 2Ti 2:1-2. The first part is treated, 2Ti 2:3-13; the second, 2Ti 2:14, with an exhortation to Timothy to behave himself as a man of God before his journey, 2Ti 2:15-16; 2Ti 3:1-2; 2Ti 4:1-2.
3. Come quickly, 2Ti 4:9. Here Paul-
1. Mentions his solitary state, 2Ti 4:10-11.
2. He orders his books to be brought, 2Ti 4:13.
3. He admonishes him concerning the adversary, 2Ti 4:14-15.
4. He points out the inconstancy of men, and proclaims the faithfulness of God, 2Ti 4:16-17.
4. Come before winter. This invitation is encompassed with salutations, 2Ti 4:19-20.
Paul wished Timothy to come to him in prison without fear, and he was about to deliver up to him before his decease the lamp (torch-light) of the evangelical office, ch. 2Ti 4:5-6. This epistle is the testament and last words [“cygnea cantio,” swanlike death-song] of Paul. It was written long after the first Epistle to Timothy, and yet the tone of both is very much alike.-κατʼ ἐπαγγελίαν, according to the promise) Paul subserves the fulfilment of this promise in the discharge of his office. So κατὰ, according to, in accordance with, Joh 2:6 : comp. on the particle and on the truth itself, Tit 1:1-2.-ζωῆς, of life) prepared both for me and thee and the elect. This is the secret spring of the power, which he exhibits in exhorting Timothy, 2Ti 1:10; 2Ti 2:8. [In fact the journey which he wishes to be undertaken by Timothy did not seem to be without risk of life.-V. g.]