Foreword
Preface to the Revised Edition
Preface to the Original Edition
Abbreviations
Introduction

1 Timothy
§1 Salutation (1 Tim. 1:1–2)
§2 The Charge: Stop the False Teachers (1 Tim. 1:3–11)
§3 A Testimony About the Gospel (1 Tim. 1:12–17)
§4 The Charge Renewed (1 Tim. 1:18–20)
§5 Proper Objects of Prayer (1 Tim. 2:1–7)
§6 Proper Demeanor in Prayer (1 Tim. 2:8–15)
§7 Qualifications for Overseers (1 Tim. 3:1–7)
§8 Qualifications for Deacons (1 Tim. 3:8–13)
§9 The Purpose of the Letter (1 Tim. 3:14–16)
§10 The False Teaching Censured (1 Tim. 4:1–5)
§11 Timothy’s Personal Responsibilities (1 Tim. 4:6–16)
§12 Responsibilities toward Believers (1 Tim. 5:1–2)
§13 Instructions for Widows (1 Tim. 5:3–16)
§14 Instructions About Elders (1 Tim. 5:17–25)
§15 Instructions for Slaves (1 Tim. 6:1–2a)
§16 Final Indictment of the False Teachers (1 Tim. 6:2b–10)
§17 Final Exhortation to Timothy (1 Tim. 6:11–16)
§18 A Word for Those Already Rich (1 Tim. 6:17–19)
§19 The Final Charge (1 Tim. 6:20–21)

Titus
§1 Salutation (Titus 1:1–4)
§2 The Appointment of Elders (Titus 1:5–9)
§3 Warnings Against False Teachings (Titus 1:10–16)
§4 Instructions for Groups of Believers (Titus 2:1–10)
§5 The Theological Basis for Christian Living (Titus 2:11–15)
§6 Instructions for Living in State and Society (Titus 3:1–8)
§7 Final Exhortations and Warnings Against Errors (Titus 3:9–11)
§8 Personal Instructions and Greetings (Titus 3:12–15)

2 Timothy
§1 Salutation (2 Tim. 1:1–2)
§2 Thanksgiving (2 Tim. 1:3–5)
§3 Appeal to Loyalty Despite Hardship (2 Tim. 1:6–14)
§4 Examples of Disloyalty and Loyalty (2 Tim. 1:15–18)
§5 The Appeal Renewed (2 Tim. 2:1–7)
§6 Basis for the Appeal (2 Tim. 2:8–13)
§7 Exhortation to Resist False Teachers (2 Tim. 2:14–19)
§8 A Supporting Analogy from Household Vessels (2 Tim. 2:20–21)
§9 Timothy’s Responsibilities in Light of the False Teachers (2 Tim. 2:22–
26)
§10 Final Indictment of the False Teachers (2 Tim. 3:1–9)
§11 Another Appeal to Loyalty and Endurance (2 Tim. 3:10–17)
§12 Final Charge to Timothy (2 Tim. 4:1–5)
§13 Paul’s Final Testimony (2 Tim. 4:6–8)
§14 Personal Words and Instructions (2 Tim. 4:9–18)
§15 Final Greetings (2 Tim. 4:19–22)

For Further Reading
Subject Index
Scripture Index

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