1. Encouragement for Timothy  ( 1:1⁠–⁠2:26 )

a. Paul’s Greeting to Timothy  ( 1:1⁠–⁠2 )

b. Faithfulness under Persecution  ( 1:3⁠–⁠12 )

c. Holding to Sound Teaching  ( 1:13⁠–⁠18 )

d. Instructions for Timothy  ( 2:1⁠–⁠26 )

i.   Grace and Perseverance  ( 2:1⁠–⁠13 )

ii.  The Lord’s Approved Workman  ( 2:14⁠–⁠26 )

2. Warning of Difficulties Ahead  ( 3:1⁠–⁠4:22 )

a. Evil in the Last Days  ( 3:1⁠–⁠9 )

b. The Means to Overcome Apostasy  ( 3:10⁠–⁠4:8 )

i.   All Scripture is God-Breathed  ( 3:10⁠–⁠17 )

ii.  Preach the Word  ( 4:1⁠–⁠8 )

c. Personal Concerns  ( 4:9⁠–⁠15 )

d. The Lord Remains Faithful  ( 4:16⁠–⁠18 )

e. Final Greetings  ( 4:19⁠–⁠22 )