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The book of Second Timothy continues Paul’s encouragement to his friend, telling him to persevere in his ministry and stay strong in the faith. In this commentary, D. Edmond Hiebert explains Paul’s important words to Timothy, dealing with topics concerning the End Times, rampant godlessness, and staying strong in Christ.

indicates that this second appeal is based on and follows out of the preceding statement of incentive. He states the appeal for courage (v. 8) and adds an incentive (vv. 9–12). 1) The appeal for courage, v. 8. The appeal is stated both negatively and positively. Negatively, “be not ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner.” “Be not ashamed” does not imply that he is; rather the construction in the original urges that he must not yield to the temptation to become ashamed. He must
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