Paul charged Timothy to preach the Word in the light of the judgment of the living and the dead. The living will be judged before the millennial kingdom, the dead after.
Preach the Word now before all efforts are vain. Teachers and taught shall have itching ears for something new.
Work, enduring afflictions, and do the work of an evangelist. The time had come when the servant must do a work that he might not be fully prepared for; he must do it from the heart, seeking grace from the Lord.
The time had come for Paul to be taken and slain. He had fought the good fight of faith. He had finished his course. The crown of righteousness was laid up for Paul.
Even Demas, a fellow helper to Paul, had left, loving this present world. (Demas means popular.) Luke, the beloved physician, was still with Paul. Luke also stands for moral fortitude.
God's holy Word records the cloak that Paul needed for the winter cold. Paul's library he valued; may we also hold our books in esteem.
Before Nero all Paul's associates turned away from him, leaving him to stand alone. The Lord upheld him as so often He had done before. Paul was sure of deliverance unto the heavenly glory.
After various salutations Paul commended Timothy's spirit to the Lord Jesus.
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