2 Timothy 4

The apostle charges Timothy to be diligent, incessant, and faithful in his preaching; to watch, suffer patiently, and give full proof of his ministry, 2 Timothy 4:1-5 . He predicts his own approaching death, and expresses the strongest confidence of being eternally happy, 2 Timothy 4:6-8 . Desires Timothy to come and see him; shows that several had forsaken him, that others were gone to different districts, and that he had only Luke with him, 2 Timothy 4:9-12 . Desires him to bring the cloak, book, and parchments, which he had left at Troas, 2 Timothy 4:13 . Of Alexander the coppersmith's opposition, 2 Timothy 4:14 , 2 Timothy 4:15 . Tells Timothy how he was deserted by all when obliged to make his first defense before Nero; how God supported him, and the confidence with which he was inspired, 2 Timothy 4:16-18 . Salutations to different persons at Ephesus, and from different persons at Rome, 2 Timothy 4:19-21 . The apostolical benediction, 2 Timothy 4:22 .