The epistles we call 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus, have all been referred to as the “pastoral epistles,” as they contain direction from Paul to pastors who are seeking to order and operate a local church. Like a father speaking to his son, Paul directs this letter to Timothy, giving him encouragement to remain steadfast. He uses rousing words of divine cheer like, “rekindle the gift of God,” “share in suffering,” and “guard the good deposit,” to bolster his young protégé, not mention that he prays for him night and day. It’s likely that Timothy would’ve felt solitary and alone, especially with Paul in prison, but words like these from a mentor and father in the faith would’ve been of great benefit.

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Christian Standard Bible translation.

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