Dive into the Bible with the comments from the historical-theological commentary series! The Second Epistle to Timothy is understood in this well-researched and fluidly written commentary as a spontaneously composed private letter from the Apostle to his friend. Paul dictated this letter to a secretary, presumably Luke, during his second Roman imprisonment at the end of his life. Within the pastoral letters, the Second Epistle to Timothy has its own unique character that should not be flattened in interpretation. Theologically, this letter demonstrates how the Gospel was inculturated into the Hellenistic context. Above all, it addresses the question of why and how a messenger of Jesus should carry out his work. With this volume, the interpretation of all the pastoral letters by Heinz-Werner Neudorfer is complete.