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A thorough and insightful commentary on Paul’s letter to his coworker Timothy, which the apostle wrote before and during Nero’s persecution. Spencer carefully examines each part of the letter and relates it to the overall flow of the argument and in light of the larger biblical, historical, social, and cultural contexts. How Paul’s writing related to the ancient communities is highlighted in the...

Paul begins his letter in the traditional format, giving the name of the writer, then the recipient, and finally the salutation: Paul, apostle of Christ Jesus, because of command from our Savior God and our hope Christ Jesus, to Timothy, genuine child in faith: grace, mercy, peace from Father-God and our Lord Christ Jesus (1:1–2). Paul frequently describes himself as an apostle of Christ Jesus.1 What makes this introduction distinct is that Paul
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