A recent theory suggests that Timothy wrote Hebrews, except for the closing verses that Paul appended himself where Timothy is mentioned by name. 4:19 Paul sends his greetings to Aquila and Priscilla in Ephesus, with whom he had stayed for eighteen months in Corinth on his second missionary journey (see Acts 18:3 and Map 24) and for three years in Ephesus on his third missionary journey (see Acts 18:18-19, 18:26, 19:1, 1 Corinthians 16:19 and Map 25). The cloak was what we today would call a poncho, a circular garment with a hole in the middle for the head, made of very warm material that Paul would doubtless need for the coming cold winter in Rome. writes expecting his execution, yet triumphant: "For For the letter which summoned him could not have been despatched from Rome till the end of winter, and Apostle Paul's martyrdom took place in the middle of summer. It is likely that Timothy We have seen that this was sooner than he had expected. So Chaucer: "And night and day dide ever his diligence. Timothy 4:9-22. : Index of 365 daily Bible studies and sermon starters. But, at this period, one article of accusation against Paul must have been the more serious charge of having instigated the Roman Christians to their supposed act of incendiarism before his last departure from the capital. Through the whole course of his preaching, St. Paul calls Timothy not only his dearly beloved son, but also his brother, the companion of his labors, and a man of God. 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 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. We may, therefore, hope that Paul's last earthly wish was fulfilled. Nero may put him to death on earth, but that will not in any way remove him from the kingdom of heaven and the opportunity to be with the Lord; in fact, it only will open the door for him. No. evidence supports Pauline authorship of these up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to missionary in Ecuador and Honduras. It is a spiritual last Demas, perhaps, came from Thessalonica, to which he had returned, lured away from the apostle's side by the bright lights, the pleasures and prosperity of the city. Erastus remained at Corinth; Trophimus I left ill at Miletus. dark, damp Roman dungeon. The accusers, with their witnesses, would be already on the spot; and on this occasion he was not to be tried by the Emperor in person, so that another cause of delay, which was often interposed by the carelessness or indolence of the Emperor, would be removed. 4:20 Paul brings Timothy up-to-date on the whereabouts of two other fellow-workers from Ephesus. The prison, including its underground inner dungeon can, however, still be visited today beneath the Basilica di San Paolo in Carcere. For we must remember, that, since the time of Augustus, a great though silent change had taken place in the Roman system of criminal procedure. What are the disadvantages of shielding a thermometer? AUTHOR: Jonah goes to Nineveh & Nahum condemns it, Jonah is thrown overboard to appease the gods, 42. . Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren. Paul was charged as a criminal. Paul is in a cold damp dungeon. This man seems to be a very responsible, dependable Christian. coming from Paul. We only know that it resulted in a sentence of the death penalty. appearing" (2 Tim. 2:9). His heart is full of love for Paul asks for his cloak, as the prison would have been very cold, and other items. We have only a limited knowledge of Pauls final days in Rome, awaiting execution in the Mamertine Prison adjacent to the Forum. Do diligence and give diligence (2 Peter 1:10) are old English phrases. 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. the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Paul's Journey to Ephesus, Philippi & Corinth, The Ephesians are filled with the Holy Spirit, Paul meets violent opposition in Jerusalem, 13. Haggai & Zechariah encourage re-building, Haggai urges the exiles to re-build the Temple, Prophesies about the coming of the Messiah, 47. church tradition says Paul went to Spain (Rom. especially the parchments. Notice how he stresses that, "Above all bring the parchments." Paul writes a word of encouragement and warning as But then there are three more names that raise some rather intriguing possibilities. Through the dust and tumult of that busy throng, the small troop of soldiers threaded their way silently, under the bright sky of an Italian midsummer. Paul the apostle (1:1). 2 Tim. External The Golden Age of Israel under King Solomon, Solomon builds a palace and furnishes the Temple, The Ark of the Covenant is installed in the Temple, Solomon builds a network of chariot cities, 32. 2 Timothy 1:3. Nor was his love confined to the brethren: he Paul looks back to the remotest beginning before the //schaff/history of the christian church volume i/section 88 the epistles of.htm, Paul's Missionary Labors. a good fight, I have finished the course, I have 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. A new nation? The friend. "farewell" to a beloved traveling companion and Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. The difficulty of dating this letter is that we know 17But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. Paul says in Philippians 1:1 that He and Timothy was a Bond Abstract. 19Greet Priscilla and Aquila and the household of Onesiphorus. climax comes in 4:6-8. : of starting the blaze, he blamed the Christians and Why does the Bible call Christians saints? expression of the feelings of an old man living out No Christian ventured to stand by him in the court of justice (2Timothy 4:16). No-one knows exactly when Paul died. Her name was Eunice, and that of his grandmother Lois. 5. (www.Lockman.org). hole in the ceiling which was 6.5 feet high. 14Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The apostle admonished the younger pastor to make full use . scapegoat for Neros burning of Rome. Paul's Journey to Cyprus, Pamphylia & Galatia, Paul & Barnabas return to Antioch in Syria, Paul & Barnabas attend the Council of Jerusalem, Paul & Barnabas take the decision to Antioch, 10. 3:14, 15). expects to be killed (4:6). friend. 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. visiting Paul in Caesarea or if he was a fellow prisoner. Paul's Journey to Phrygia, Macedonia & Archaia, 11. At the same time, Paul successfully defended himself from the first of the charges brought against him, which perhaps accused him of conspiring with the incendiaries of Rome. The fact that he was sent by the apostle to these fickle and easily influenced Galatians, to whom the letter to the Galatians was written, indicates that he was probably a very trustworthy servant of Christ who could help these people in their struggles and problems. 2:9). He is another whom Paul calls, "my own son." Last week I was in San Antonio, Texas, teaching all of the Apostle Paul's thirteen letters in one week to a group of teaching leaders for Bible Study Fellowship. What a wonderful close to a marvelous life! He certainly did not expect a final acquittal, but felt no doubt that the cause would ultimately result in his condemnation. Unless otherwise noted "Scripture It is intriguing to wonder whether Timothy ever made it to Rome. rebuke of a Pagan festival honoring the Goddess Diana. We have seen some of these names before. ", Series: Introduction to cloak, his books, and most of all for Timothy. 4:11). The past was forgotten. I am sure that one of the first things we will do when we get to glory is to thank him for his faithful ministry, to which we are all indebted. There is no mention of Titus or of any preaching on Crete in Acts 27 . in store for him a "crown of righteousness." Under the Republic, a citizen of Rome like Paul could theoretically be tried on a criminal charge only by the Sovereign People. teaches seminary extension courses and If The place of execution in Rome was not far distant. Paul the apostle (1:1). End of story? Some were wrapped in robes impregnated with inflammable materials and set on fire at night, that they might serve to illuminate the circus of the Vatican and the gardens of Nero. External And the Lord will deliver me from every wicked deed and will preserve me for His heavenly kingdom; to Whom be the glory into the ages of eternity. 3. And he sends his recommendations to the Romans in the letter which he wrote from Corinth the same year. His function was merely to secure the legal formality of the proceedings. Grace be with you. Why were Mexican workers able to find jobs in the Southwest? PAUL FROM THE BIBLE. program until 2016. Most becoming a Christian here is, Index of 365 daily Bible studies and sermon starters. Paul wrote I never see him again. After Timothy had visited Paul at Rome, he returned to Ephesus, where he continued to govern the church as its bishop, without the least interruption for a considerable time, till at length he fell a victim to the malice of the pagans, who were his most inveterate enemies. (2Timothy 4:6 - 8, HBFV). S, and served for over 20 years as . By the time of writing in c.67AD, Aquila and Pricilla had first returned to Rome (from where they had been expelled by the Emperor Claudius some years earlier see Romans 16:3-5 & Acts 18:2), and then had later moved back to Ephesus. William Barclay, the great Scottish commentator, suggests that there may be some reason to believe, however, that Demas later returned to fellowship wit h the Lord. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon. "Christ in you, the hope of glory" Col. 1:27. He desires him to come to Rome to him before winter and bring with him several things which he left at Troas. It is dangerous and difficult (2Timothy 1:16) to seek his prison and so perilous to show any public sympathy with him. Troas (II Tim. . Grace be with you." ordered them executed. We know that . In the Benediction in Hebrews, the author indicates that suggesting Timothy was imprisoned elsewhere while Paul was awaiting attested as genuine than the Pastoral Epistles, with Continue Learning about Religious Studies. every evil deed, and bring me safely to His heavenly All rights reserved. Part 19: Did Paul Ever Stand Before Caesar? With obvious pain and heartache, Paul gives the reason for this -- Demas was "in love with this present age," he says. Evidently no Christian was ready to risk his life by standing up for Paul, so he had to face this preliminary hearing all alone. (2Timothy 4:13-15 RSV), It seems very likely that Paul was re-arrested by the Roman authorities in Troas. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 4:6-8). These were Lockman Foundation Used by permission." Isaiah predicts the fall of Israel & Judah, Prophecies written before the fall of Jerusalem, Isaiah reassures King Ahaz of God's support, Troubled times and a glorious future kingdom, 40. https://www.christiancourier.com/articles/144-pauls-two-year-roman-imprisonment Paul's other companions had left him, probably before his arrival at Rome. he says a genuine and warm "goodbye" to perhaps his Wil and his wife Ann The Roman emperor Nero had been slowly descending into madness since his ascent to the throne in AD 54, a process exacerbated by the great fire of Rome in AD 64 that burned half the city. 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. And I was delivered from the lion's mouth. righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and Timothy. 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." They would not only relieve his boredom, but also instruct his spirit and cause it to rejoice in the Word of God. He is the One on whom you can always count. he wrote to Titus (c. A.D. 63; Titus 3:12-13). Timothy's tears at their last parting increased Paul's desire to see him again (vs. 4). Does it Matter That I Didn't Keep My Goals for Lent? Tradition tells us that he went down to Egypt and so ministered in the Christian community there that he won a position of respect. 2 Tim. Traditionally, 2 Timothy has been believed to have been written by Paul while imprisoned in Rome. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth. author is hopeful Timothy will be joining him shortly. When St. Paul returned from Rome, in 64, he left Timothy at Ephesus to take care of that church, of which he was first bishop, as he is recognized by the council of Chaceldon. Context Summary. serves as a Baptist missionary, and (2Timothy 4:16-18 RSV). He bequeathing to the Church the legacy of his Apostolic labors. arrived in Rome around the time of Paul's trial and was likely with And this jurisdiction was exercised not only by themselves, but by the delegates whom they appointed. They could well be the early Gospels of Mark and Matthew, which perhaps were circulating by now. I am already being poured out as a drink offering, Then he left Titus to 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.). Many scholars believe Paul was made the scapegoat for Nero's burning of Rome. We too mu This is what has happened to Demas. . 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. "During my first defense, no one stood with me; instead, everyone deserted me. We know that The World of the New Testament Journeys, English Translations of the New Testament, Jesus teaches how to receive the Holy Spirit, Jesus is changed on the slopes of Mount Hermon, Jesus heralds the end of the sacrificial system, The believers are filled with the Holy Spirit, Stephen is killed & the believers are scattered, 9. . 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. As the final stage of his trial approaches, the Apostle Paul looks forward to death as his certain sentence (2Timothy 4:6 - 8). However, it is reported that scholars are almost unanimous in believing that this is one of the 'pseudo-Pauline' epistles written in Paul's name long after his death.If the epistle was only written to appear to have been written by Paul himself, we can not be certain where the real author wrote 2 Timothy from. from 1972 until 2005, and a weekly radio . Many scholars believe Paul was made the 40. They left the body on the spot where they had murdered him, which was removed thence by some of his disciples and decently interred on the top of a mountain at a small distance from the city. Here, he once again asks Timothy not to delay in making one last trip. He currently Paul looked beyond the transitory present and the vista was closed by the judgment seat of Christ. It appears Paul wrote sometime in the fall, urging Timothy to come before winter weather shut down sea travel. 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. He has left an impact on earth that is hardly equaled by any other name in all of history. Bible Books. Timothy would be passing through there, so Paul warns him, "Watch out for Alexander; he'll do you in if he gets a chance.". 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. written by Paul while in prison in Rome awaiting trial before Nero Paul was now remanded to prison to wait for the second stage of his trial. Make every effort to come before winter. The fact that Luke was here in Rome in the last days of the apostle's life indicates something. 9Do your best to come to me quickly, 10for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Answer. This conclusion is drawn from the fact that Paul mentions help Nero set fire Yes, according to Acts, Paul embarked on three missionary journeys. The Basilica San Paolo alle Tre Fontane (the Church of St Paul with the three fountains), south of Romes city centre on the Via Ostiense, is believed to mark the spot where Paul was executed in c.67AD. to them and Irenaeus and Tertullian identify them as Timothy We all experience winter seasonstimes of difficulty, and eventually deatheven as Paul did. Paul also sends greetings to the family of Onesiphorus, who is currently with Paul in Rome (see 2 Timothy 1:16-18). 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. It appears Paul's final imprisonment was much more severe than his first stint in prison there. His father was a Gentile, but his mother was a Jew. Paul and Timothy are almost inseparable. to Rome in order to rebuild it to his own designs. He longs for his If this was the same with the Jewish Alexander of Ephesus (Acts 19:33), it would be probable that his testimony related to the former charge. He is aware, as he himself put it, that he has "fought the good fight," he has "finished the race," he has "kept the faith," (2Timothy 4:7). . The letters to Philemon and the Philippians are addressed from both Paul and Timothy and appear to be sent from prison. According to Acts 20:3-6, Timothy was with Paul in Macedonia just before Passover in 58; he left the city before Paul, going ahead of him to await Paul in Troas (Acts 20:4-5). All a free gift for you. (1:8). taken from theNEW Timothy was a trustworthy friend who carried money collected by the Philippian church to care for Paul's needs in Corinth. . When you come bring the cloak 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. Troas (II Tim. We have an account of the first hearing of the cause from his own pen. 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. and the time of my departure has come. Paul's Letters to Galatia & Thessalonica, The risen Lord Jesus appears to his followers, Christ's Victory Parade & the New Covenant, 15. I would add that that is highly speculative, however. without the author's written consent. especially the parchments. Actually, the fact that no one stood up for the apostle could have led to his immediate execution. Released from the Acts 28, 2 year imprisonment in early 63 AD 2. At no time do we ever find Peter in Rome. 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. When the apostle was brought up for his hearing -- we would call it the arraignment of the charges against him -- no one stood up for him; all forsook him. Paul writes to his close missionary associate "May it not be charged against them," he says; and he prays for those who forsook him in the hour of danger. 2 Tim. not only to me, but also to all who have loved His John's Letters to the believers in Asia Minor, 20. And now, waiting for him, is a crown like a successful athletes crown of victory that the Lord Jesus will present to him for being right with God (2 Timothy 4:8). 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