We all experience winter seasonstimes of difficulty, and eventually deatheven as Paul did. Later, Paul had him come to Rome with him, as we learn from one of the prison epistles. Although we do not know this for sure, this king likely named his daughter Claudia, since his own name was Tiberius Claudius (after Claudius, the Emperor), and sent her to Rome, which was the custom of the kings who fell under the rule of the Empire, to guarantee that the treaty of relationship would be carried out. me for service. Titus was the test case, the focus of attention at the Council of Jerusalem, when the question arose as to whether he, a Greek, would need to be circumcised in order to live as a Christian. Erastus is still in Corinth (where he is the Director of Public Works) (see Acts 19:22 & Romans 16:23) while Trophimus was . From Corinth Paul is imprisoned in Rome, beginning in 61 A.D., at the end of his fourth missionary journey (Acts 28:16 - 31). Paul wrote I Now they are back in Ephesus, evidently, and undoubtedly carrying on a church in their home. Tradition tells us that he went down to Egypt and so ministered in the Christian community there that he won a position of respect. (2Timothy 4:9-12 RSV). 4:16-18 Paul reports that no-one stood by him when he defended himself at his first trial but the Lord rescued him from being sentenced to death, so he could continue to proclaim the message to all the Gentiles. Timothy was with Paul in Corinth during the winter of 57-58 when Paul dispatched his Letter to the Romans (Romans 16:21). This, however, was in the first excitement which followed the fire 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. Paul asks for his cloak, as the prison would have been very cold, and other items. So Paul concludes. He is another whom Paul calls, "my own son." Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren. climax comes in 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. External It is filled with 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. Continue Learning about Religious Studies. author is hopeful Timothy will be joining him shortly. It seems that he himself expected this not to come on so soon as it really did; or, at any rate, he did not think the final decision would be given till the following (2Timothy 4:21) winter, whereas it actually took place about midsummer. How much the world owes to this mighty apostle; how much we owe to him. written by the apostle Paul. Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers. "Trophimus," Paul says, "I left ill at Miletus." But notice again Paul's lack of vindictiveness. Sustained by such a blessed and glorious hope and knowing, as Paul did, that nothing in heaven or in earth could separate him from the love of Christ, it mattered to him but little if he was destitute of earthly sympathy. 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. writes expecting his execution, yet triumphant: "For Jonah goes to Nineveh & Nahum condemns it, Jonah is thrown overboard to appease the gods, 42. Yes, he may have put his 25 years of service in the Roman army and he had his bronze retirement diploma. 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. Paul left Erastus in Corinth (2 Timothy 4:20; Erastus was anyway from Corinth, see Romans 16:23) and headed north and west toward Nicopolis, where he hoped Titus would join . scapegoat for Neros burning of Rome. He was well known in this area of Central Asia, so he would be a faithful replacement for Timothy. He explains to Timothy eu. Paul writes a word of encouragement and warning as In the Benediction in Hebrews, the author indicates that rebuke of a Pagan festival honoring the Goddess Diana. 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. me for service. of starting the blaze, he blamed the Christians and We have no means of knowing the precise charge now made against the Apostle Paul. 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. 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. 26; 2:24 we assume he was released from his first Thus the Apostle Paul dies. We see from this statement, that it was dangerous even to appear in public as the friend or adviser of the Apostle Paul. Faithful Luke, the beloved physician, had doubtless cared for Paul's "thorn in the flesh," which was probably a repetitive physical weakness. upon his arrival. Grace be with you (2 Timothy 4:22). What a faithful heart he proved to be. PAUL FROM THE BIBLE. | GotQuestions.org, What does it mean to have a form of godliness but deny its power in 2 Timothy 3:5? 2 Tim. Israel becomes a kingdom under Saul and David, Jonathan demolishes the Philistine pillar at Geba, Saul is killed by the Philistines at Mt Gilboa, The Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem, David's victories over Israel's neighbours, Absalom's flight & his rebellion against David, 31. When you come bring the cloak Peter had the same high view of the authority of Scriptures. The Lord will deliver me from . The Journey continues from Sinai to Moab, The Israelites defeat King Sihon and King Og, The Israelites defeat the kings of Midian, Canaan is divided among the twelve tribes, 28. And this jurisdiction was exercised not only by themselves, but by the delegates whom they appointed. When Timothy received this command . There is very little evidence for that. 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. This was a very dangerous time in Rome. We know that His earthly friends had deserted him, but his Heavenly Friend stood by him. . Nero set fire Why were Mexican workers able to find jobs in the Southwest? It was a time of unrest for many reasons. in store for him a "crown of righteousness." At his second imprisonment This is the last letter It is not clear if Timothy was Timothy, seeing the procession, was so irritated at their idolatry and superstition that he rushed in among them in order to stop their proceedings; upon which they immediately fell upon him, and, with their clubs, beat him in so unmerciful a manner that he soon died. NET Bible copyright 1996-2006 Subject to permissions policy, all rights reserved. to the Philippians. University, B. 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. 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. You are planning an exercise that will include the m16 and m203. It is dangerous and difficult (2Timothy 1:16) to seek his prison and so perilous to show any public sympathy with him. Paul also sends greetings to the family of Onesiphorus, who is currently with Paul in Rome (see 2 Timothy 1:16-18). to them and Irenaeus and Tertullian identify them as be counted against them. arrest. very long journey from Rome. . This was done so that Nero could exhibit the agonies of his victims to the public and gloat over them himself. be counted against them. Haggai & Zechariah encourage re-building, Haggai urges the exiles to re-build the Temple, Prophesies about the coming of the Messiah, 47. [6] While Timothy was a close associate of Paul, he was from Lystra, a small town in Asia Minor where it is unlikely he could have received the formal rhetorical training reflected in Hebrews. | GotQuestions.org, What does 1 Timothy 3:15 mean when it says that the church is the pillar and foundation of the truth? Catholic But notice where the apostle rests his case: "The Lord will requite him for his deeds," he says. 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. last years of his life. a good fight, I have finished the course, I have nothing about Paul after the conclusion of Acts 28. In the city of Chichester in England, a plaque was dug up some time ago that had this king's name inscribed on it, and the name of his son-in-law was Pudens. We can only hint at the order of events during the Who Was Timothy in the Bible? As he was inprison several times, it is possible but mainly in Pacific University, M. A. Timothy was recently freed from an unknown imprisonment and the The Emperor Nero was noted for his vindictiveness. To him be the glory for ever and ever. After all, he was carrying a heavy burden and needed whatever support he could get. 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. . RECIPIENT: 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). Timothy (1:2). Then we have a mention of Eubulus, of whom we know nothing. thankfulness similar to that expressed in his letter 2 Tim. Part 19: Did Paul Ever Stand Before Caesar? I am already being poured out as a drink offering, From Philippians 1:19, 25, Innumerable schools, colleges, societies and institutions have been named for this great apostle. Since Nero was suspected of starting the blaze, he We know not whether Timothy was able to fulfill the last requests of the dying Apostle Paul. AUTHOR: Amen. the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of coming from Paul. "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. The past was forgotten. He was led out on the Ostian Way, he placed his head on the executioner's block, the axe flashed in the sun, and Paul found himself at that great Day when the Lord himself gave him the crown of glory, and along with him all people from all ages and time who have come to love the appearing of Jesus. 2 Timothy confinement in a prison cell at the famous Roman The writer's response is, "What, then, can man do unto me?" 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. 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. he wrote to Titus (c. A.D. 63; Titus 3:12-13). Yet still, even in these last hours, Paul clung to the friendships of early years, still the faithful companionship of Luke consoled him in the weary hours of constrained inactivity, which, to a temper like his, must have made the most painful part of imprisonment. How to get right with God: Sacrifice or Faith? righteousness" (4:8). It was at first delegated chiefly to the Prefect of the city and though causes might, up to the beginning of the second century, be tried by the Praetors in the old way, yet this became more and more unusual. Early At my first defense Paul writes thus to Timothy immediately after. He is cold, lonely, and sometimes bored, yet he is full of faith, confident in the Lord, without regrets for the past. (See introduction to I Timothy). before his execution. Unless otherwise noted "Scripture Since Nero was suspected The The problem with that, however, is that the Coliseum was not built until three or four years later. The What are the disadvantages of a clapper bridge? The Lord be with your spirit. proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that (Hebrews 13:6). a free gift for you. There is at least a slight suggestion that he may have been converted because of that encounter and became the Demas who accompanied Paul on some of his journeys. The developed theology of the letter, many believe, indicates that it was either composed by Paul in Rome about . 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. Thirty years after Paul's death, Timothy is But Paul had a more powerful intercessor, and a wiser advocate, who could never leave him nor forsake him. 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. produce some linguistic differences as would the use the lion's mouth. to them and Irenaeus and Tertullian identify them as 7-Jan at the same time to encourage Timothy, by showing the Now in opposition to him, let us consider Paul. closest friend. And I was delivered from the lion's mouth. According to extrabiblical church tradition, Timothy remained in Ephesus for the rest of his life, until he was martyred for his faith. His father was a Gentile, but his mother was a Jew. Evangelism in Depth conferences in Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will requite him for his deeds. 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. John's Revelation to the 7 Churches of Asia, John's Letter to the 7 Churches of Asia Minor, The messages to the believers on the coastal plain, The messages to the believers living inland, 21. After the apostle came to Rome in the year 65, being then very near his death, St. Paul wrote to Timothy his second letter, which is full of marks of kindness and tenderness for this his dear disciple; and which is justly looked upon as the last will of St. Paul. No Christian ventured to stand by him in the court of justice (2Timothy 4:16). How Did He Help Paul? From the Kingdom of Israel to the Exile, 5. 3. kept the faith; in the future there is laid u for me It is intriguing to wonder whether Timothy ever made it to Rome. For the next two years, Paul lived in Rome at his own expense. not provide inmates food) or that Timothy himself was imprisoned expression of the feelings of an old man living out every evil deed, and bring me safely to His heavenly Most scholars think Paul was But there is no proof that these two Alexanders were identical. Why does the Bible call Christians saints? He also writes to encourage Timothy he says a genuine and warm "goodbye" to perhaps his All of this was part of the schemes of Satan to accomplish Paul's death, or at least to destroy his testimony. Wil and his wife Ann Thus one Praetor presided at trials for homicide, another at trials for treason, and so on. 2 Timothy 2:9. We can only hint at the order of events during the "second" Roman imprisonment in A.D. 66 or 67, just This is what has happened to Demas. I would add that that is highly speculative, however. "Make every effort to ministry heard in over 100 countries 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." The World of the Old Testament Journeys, 23.The Journeys of Adam, Enoch, Noah & Abraham, Cain is sent on a journey to the east of Eden, 24. 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. The difficulty of dating this letter is that we know Paul didn't see Timothy before this winter he would Many scholars believe Paul was made the scapegoat for Nero's burning of Rome. The Philosopher, the Lover & the Mourner, Introduction to the Old Testament Prophets, Amos denounces social injustice in Israel, Hosea laments the unfaithfulness of Israel, Micah decries social injustice in Israel and Judah, 39. It is because of a lack of faith, they say. When Paul was imprisoned in Rome for two years, Timothy was right alongside him much of the time unselfishly . without the author's written consent. Amen. 9Do your best to come to me quickly, 10for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. First, Paul urges Timothy to come to him in Rome, something he has already requested once in this letter (2 Timothy 4:9). Was Jesus an outspoken rabbi or was he God? Crescens is mentioned as going to Galatia. his personal condition just before his death. teaches seminary extension courses and Paul saw before him the doom of an unrighteous magistrate, and the sword of a bloodstained executioner. 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. Upon his release he returned to Greece and this letter was written in Rome, but logistically it more plausible He personal letters. the exception of Romans and I Corinthians. (See introduction to I Yes Paul was a prisoner in a lot of Roman provinces for The Greeks commemorate his martyrdom on the 22nd of January, the day on which it is supposed he gave up his life in defense of the doctrine he had long labored to propagate; and during which time he had brought over great numbers of people to embrace the truth of the Christian religion. trial and was subsequently released. We have seen that this was sooner than he had expected. They could well be the early Gospels of Mark and Matthew, which perhaps were circulating by now. This conclusion is drawn from the fact that Paul mentions help During his final imprisonment, the apostle instructs Timothy to bring Mark with him when he comes to Rome because "he is useful to me" (2 Tim. Paul sent Artemas or Tychicus to relieve Titus on Crete, an action Paul was hoping would make a way for Titus to join him during the winter months in Nicopolis (Titus 3:12). This alteration in the treatment of Apostle Paul exactly corresponds with that which the history of the times would have led us to expect. that he be strong in the task to which God has expression of the feelings of an old man living out Message transcript and recording 1982 by Ray Stedman Ministries, owner of sole copyright by assignment from the author. During the 3 years Paul was in Ephesus teaching them about the amazing power of God, Timothy was there, too. Actually, the fact that no one stood up for the apostle could have led to his immediate execution. Do diligence and give diligence (2 Peter 1:10) are old English phrases. Timothy). . External Most scholars think Paul was 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. Timothy. He longs for his Probably no long time elapsed, after Apostle Paul's arrival, before his cause came on for hearing. Also, because Paul was a Roman citizen, the law required that he could not be executed by being thrown to the lions. The power of the Holy Spirit - for everyone? Titus is a name we are familiar with; another of the pastoral letters is written to him. (I pray that God will not lay it to their charge.) attested as genuine than the Pastoral Epistles, with Amen." taken from theNEW the lion's mouth. arrived in Rome around the time of Paul's trial and was likely with They would not only relieve his boredom, but also instruct his spirit and cause it to rejoice in the Word of God. 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. They went together to Macedonia; and the apostle puts Timothys name with his own before the second Epistle to the Corinthians, which he wrote to them from Macedonia, about the middle of the year of Christ 57. Or eternal life in God's kingdom? 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. 1:3). 2 Tim. Philippi (I Tim. 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. The Journeys of Isaac, Jacob & Joseph, Jacob cheats Esau and flees to Mesopotamia, 25. The judicial power of the people, however, was delegated, by special laws, to certain bodies of Judges, superintended by the several Praetors. 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). His heart is full of love for 19Greet Priscilla and Aquila and the household of Onesiphorus. What are the disadvantages of shielding a thermometer? Make every effort to come before winter. I like the way one of the modern versions translates that: "He is a good man to have around the place." 2 Tim. Many believe he was made the chief scapegoat With the residents of Rome in an uproar, Christians became a . 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