Then we have a mention of Eubulus, of whom we know nothing. church tradition says Paul went to Spain (Rom. International Coordinator and visiting (1:8). They went together to Macedonia; and the apostle puts Timothys name with his own before the second Epistle to the Corinthians, which he wrote to them from Macedonia, about the middle of the year of Christ 57. AUTHOR: 9Do your best to come to me quickly, 10for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. They had a church in Corinth; then they moved with Paul to Ephesus and had a church in their home there; they went to Rome, and, in the letter to the Romans, Paul refers to the church in their home there. In this beautiful verse, he expresses his feeling that he is safe in the Lord's hands. cloak, his books, and most of all for Timothy. He certainly did not expect a final acquittal, but felt no doubt that the cause would ultimately result in his condemnation. The Golden Age of Israel under King Solomon, Solomon builds a palace and furnishes the Temple, The Ark of the Covenant is installed in the Temple, Solomon builds a network of chariot cities, 32. especially the parchments. As he was inprison several times, it is possible but mainly in Index of 365 daily Bible studies and sermon starters. He was strengthened by the power of Christ's Spirit, and pleaded the cause not of himself only, but of the Gospel. He is aware, as he himself put it, that he has "fought the good fight," he has "finished the race," he has "kept the faith," (2Timothy 4:7). he says a genuine and warm "goodbye" to perhaps his Timothy 4:9-22, et passim). This was a great heartbreak to the apostle; he writes these words with a tremendous sense of loss. . professor of Bible and Theology at Ecuador. And there were others, some of them high in station, who came to receive from the chained malefactor blessings infinitely greater than all the favors of the Emperor of the world. But the presiding magistrate did not give the sentence. The Israelites journey from Egypt to Mt Sinai, 26. Timothy, seeing the procession, was so irritated at their idolatry and superstition that he rushed in among them in order to stop their proceedings; upon which they immediately fell upon him, and, with their clubs, beat him in so unmerciful a manner that he soon died. It is intriguing to wonder whether Timothy ever made it to Rome. The charge now alleged against Paul probably fell under the cognizance of the city Prefect, whose jurisdiction daily encroached, at this period, on that of the ancient magistracies. Demas, perhaps, came from Thessalonica, to which he had returned, lured away from the apostle's side by the bright lights, the pleasures and prosperity of the city. Which is greater 36 yards 2 feet and 114 feet 2 inch? NET Bible copyright 1996-2006 closest friend. "Grace be with you" in these pressure-filled times when we, like Timothy, are called to keep the faith in dark days, and to stand for the truth amidst the pressures of life. Some years after this, St. Paul sent Timothy and Erastus into Macedonia; and gave Timothy orders to call at Corinth to refresh the minds of the Corinthians with regard to the truths which he had inculcated in them. What are the disadvantages of shielding a thermometer? End of story? He also writes to encourage Timothy faithful old apostle to the Gentiles saying being sent from Ephesus, a few days journey from Caesarea, but a Many believe he was made the chief scapegoat In his Second Letter to Timothy, written shortly before his death, Paul tells Timothy about his fellow-workers who are still with him in Rome, or who have left Rome for more distant parts: Demas (see Colossians 4:14 & Philemon 1:24) has deserted Paul and has gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has journeyed to Galatia and Titus has been sent by Paul to Dalmatia (see Titus 3:12). During his final imprisonment, the apostle instructs Timothy to bring Mark with him when he comes to Rome because "he is useful to me" (2 Tim. He longs for his by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. He bequeathing to the Church the legacy of his Apostolic labors. 4:6-8). to "come before winter.". continue the work on Crete (Titus 1:5). (2Timothy 4:16 - 18, HBFV where noted). will and testament of sorts, the "dying wish" of the hole in the ceiling which was 6.5 feet high. 4:19 Paul sends his greetings to Aquila and Priscilla in Ephesus, with whom he had stayed for eighteen months in Corinth on his second missionary journey (see Acts 18:3 and Map 24) and for three years in Ephesus on his third missionary journey (see Acts 18:18-19, 18:26, 19:1, 1 Corinthians 16:19 and Map 25). Paul was now remanded to prison to wait for the second stage of his trial. of starting the blaze, he blamed the Christians and Only Luke is with me. without the author's written consent. Now he is back in Ephesus, and Paul asks Timothy to bring Mark with him because, as he puts it, "he is very useful in serving me." So Paul concludes. One was the silversmith in Ephesus who led the riot, recorded in the eighteenth chapter of Acts, that threatened the apostle's life. All rights reserved. Amen." PAUL FROM THE BIBLE. As far as we know, this is the last picture we have of Demas. Yet if Timothy did indeed arrive before the closing scene, there could have been but a very brief interval between his coming and his master's death. Paul always had the desire to work in Rome: Romans 15:22,28 Perhaps this is where he got his chance! Continue Learning about Religious Studies. . every evil deed, and bring me safely to His heavenly Obadiah foretells the punishment of Edom, Obadiah prophesies the resurgence of Israel, 46. opportunities to be personally involved Catholic Ezekiel warns of the conquest of Jerusalem, Ezekiel's vision of idolatry in the Temple, Ezekiel speaks through prophesies and parables, Further prophecies & the fall of Jerusalem, Hope for the future - New life for Israel, 45. He also gives Timothy news of his fellow-workers. The presence of Jesus with him and beside him, Paul says, accomplished two things: First, it "gave him strength to testify." expects to be killed (4:6). During the 3 years Paul was in Ephesus teaching them about the amazing power of God, Timothy was there, too. But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength to proclaim the word fully, that all the Gentiles might hear it. Peniel Theological Seminary in Riobamba, But then there are three more names that raise some rather intriguing possibilities. Thus we have here at the close of this letter to Timothy a tie with British Christianity, from which eventually American Christianity largely came. Weeping friends took up his corpse, and carried it for burial to those subterranean labyrinths, where, through many ages of oppression, the persecuted Church found refuge for the living, and sepulchres for the dead. 15:24, 28), and may have been arrested later at Mamertine Prison during his "second" imprisonment Message transcript and recording 1982 by Ray Stedman Ministries, owner of sole copyright by assignment from the author. AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE, to the Philippians. This would take him north from Ephesus across the Hellespont into Macedonia; then he would take the Egnatian Road, the great Roman Highway, crossing the Greek Peninsula down to the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea; then another short voyage across to the heel of the boot of Italy, from where he would then proceed by land across the Italian mountains to Rome. There is no mention of Titus or of any preaching on Crete in Acts 27 . From this time forward, a crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me in that day - and not to me only, but also to all who love His appearing. The ancient method, though still the regular and legal system, was rapidly becoming obsolete in practice. Grace be with you (2 Timothy 4:22). I have fought a good fight; I have finished the course; I have kept the faith. What is the Denouement of the story a day in the country? Faithful Luke, the beloved physician, had doubtless cared for Paul's "thorn in the flesh," which was probably a repetitive physical weakness. He was delivered from the immediate peril, and saved from the ignominious and painful death which might have been his doom had he been convicted on such a charge. such opportunities were now granted the apostle, confined as he the Christian churches first learned that Paul was to //white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 44 caesars household.htm, The Epistles of Paul. Paul was dragged off, probably while Timothy looked on, the tears streaming down his face, as Paul said in Chapter1 of this letter, "I remember your tears at our parting," (2Timothy 1:4 RSV). Timothy (1:2). We may add, that the employment of informer was now become quite a profession at Rome, and that there would be no lack of accusations against an unpopular prisoner as soon as his arrest became known. climax comes in 4:6-8. : Yes, according to Acts, Paul embarked on three missionary journeys. He is the one who also was the bearer of the letters to the Colossians and the Ephesians. There is very little evidence for that. 22The Lord be with your spirit. Make every effort to come before winter. up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to Yet still, even in these last hours, Paul clung to the friendships of early years, still the faithful companionship of Luke consoled him in the weary hours of constrained inactivity, which, to a temper like his, must have made the most painful part of imprisonment. We have seen that this was sooner than he had expected. 2:9; 4:13, 15, 20). (www.Lockman.org). But there is no proof that these two Alexanders were identical. 16At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. Here is rather a sad note. Upon his release he returned to Greece and Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren. Paul expects Timothy to come quickly. (2 It is not surprising that nineteen centuries after his death, the capital of one of our fifty states, St. Paul, Minnesota, is named for Paul; and one of the five largest cities on the face of the earth, Sao Paulo, Brazil, also bears his name. Last week I was in San Antonio, Texas, teaching all of the Apostle Paul's thirteen letters in one week to a group of teaching leaders for Bible Study Fellowship. coming from Paul. Much of the problems and unexplainable difficulties that suddenly complicate all the things we are trying to do for the Lord are only part of the activities of the lion who is seeking to devour our faith, to destroy us and weaken our testimony for Christ. I have fought attested as genuine than the Pastoral Epistles, with Wil is a graduate of William Carey We see from this statement, that it was dangerous even to appear in public as the friend or adviser of the Apostle Paul. This great asserter of the cause of Christ was a disciple of St. Paul and born at Lystra in Lycaonia. is also later believed to have been with Paul during Paul's trial his personal condition just before his death. 1:3). Lockman Foundation Used by permission." and taking tender concern for his son in the faith For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. a free gift for you. Paul's Journey to Cyprus, Pamphylia & Galatia, Paul & Barnabas return to Antioch in Syria, Paul & Barnabas attend the Council of Jerusalem, Paul & Barnabas take the decision to Antioch, 10. Only Luke is with Paul in Rome (see Colossians 4:14 & Philemon 1:24), though he has also been visited by Onesiphorus (see 2 Timothy 1:16-18). Paul was charged as a criminal (2 Tim. We can only hint at the order of events during the Evangelism in Depth conferences in Early By the time of writing in c.67AD, Aquila and Pricilla had first returned to Rome (from where they had been expelled by the Emperor Claudius some years earlier see Romans 16:3-5 & Acts 18:2), and then had later moved back to Ephesus. Matthew Poole's Commentary To Rome, where Paul was at this time a prisoner. It would seem, from the context of the verse and Paul's general tone, that he believed that his imprisonment in Rome was about to end in his execution for his faith, since he said in 2 Timothy 4:6 that he was being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of his departure was at hand. of a different amanuensis. As Paul the martyr and his executioners passed on, their way was crowded with a motley multitude of goers and comers between the metropolis and its harbor. To him be glory for ever and ever. Earnestly endeavor. Paul did not go there during the first 3 journeys. It is likely that Timothy May it not be charged against them! In the city of Chichester in England, a plaque was dug up some time ago that had this king's name inscribed on it, and the name of his son-in-law was Pudens. . Scripture quoted by permission. faithful old apostle to the Gentiles saying 4:11). The Mamertine Prisonis situatedatthe far left of this photo, next to the Roman Forum. . the exception of Romans and I Corinthians. Who Was Timothy in the Bible? Paul's friends, indeed, are still suffered to visit him in his confinement in Rome, but we hear nothing of his preaching. . Peter's warning, "Your enemy the devil goes about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour" 1Peter 5:8), is still true today. his final hours before his execution in a cold, the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Many believe he was made the chief scapegoat Pick distribute it, but it may not be sold for Nero's burning of Rome. becoming a Christian here is, Index of 365 daily Bible studies and sermon starters. But more importantly, he wanted to see Timothy before he died. The Lord will rescue me from every evil and save me for his heavenly kingdom. He might certainly be regarded as an offender against the law which prohibited the propagation of a new and illicit religion among the citizens of Rome. Verse16: At my first defense no one took my part; all deserted me. At my first defense Nor was his love confined to the brethren: he Paul looks back to the remotest beginning before the //schaff/history of the christian church volume i/section 88 the epistles of.htm, Paul's Missionary Labors. Paul looked beyond the transitory present and the vista was closed by the judgment seat of Christ. . to Rome in order to rebuild it to his own designs. Paul's other companions had left him, probably before his arrival at Rome. 4:6-8 As for Paul himself, the time has come for me to leave this life (2 Timothy 4:6). Timothy was a trustworthy friend who carried money collected by the Philippian church to care for Paul's needs in Corinth. External Paul wrote 4 We can quite properly read into this much heartache on the part of Paul. 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