Name of the sixteenth book of the New Testament, written by Paul of Tarsus, as a private letter to Timothy, one of Paul’s longtime companions, who joined the apostle on his second missionary journey. In contrast to First Timothy, Pauline authorship of this epistle is agreed upon by most biblical scholars.

It is dated shortly before Paul’s death in the summer of 64 AD and as such, this epistle is in many respects the apostle's last will and testament.

Second Timothy is one of three letters in the New Testament, which are often grouped together as the Pastoral Epistles, the other two being 1 Timothy and Titus. It deals with practical counsels and encouragements to his friend, especially about keeping the faith.

Overall, Paul wants to make sure that Timothy is prepared to carry on the work and encourages him to persevere in the proclamation of the gospel, especially in the light of the dawning eschaton, i.e. the end times.

2 Timothy Chapter 1; 2; 3; 4.