The second letter to Timothy was written during Paul’s last imprisonment, in which he was treated much more harshly by the authorities. You can see  what his prison environment was like–Google “Mamertine Prison.” Pretty grim.

Paul discusses women in 2:9-15. Do you think this is only for Paul’s time or for all time? Does this conflict with 1 Corinthians 11:5? This has become a big issue in Christian circles–the role of women in the church. In 2 Timothy chapters 1, 2, 4 Paul describes his personal circumstances. What are they like? Paul’s second letter to Timothy is described as a very personal one. Where do you see that? Critics have found 2 Timothy 4:1-8 very powerful. Your thoughts? Paul makes a prediction in 2 Timothy 3:1-9. Does this seem like a specific prediction of the future or more of a general nature? False teachers are described in 2 Timothy like they were in 1 Timothy. What do you learn about their beliefs in 2 Timothy? See 2:14, 16, 23; 2:18; 3:2-4; 3:5; 3:6; 4:4.