Interpretation of the 2nd Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to Timothy
Толкование на 2-е послание Святого Апостола Павла к Тимофею
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Why does the apostle write this second letter to Timothy? In his first letter he said, “I hope to come to you soon” (1 Timothy 3:14). But this did not come true, for he was detained by Nero. Therefore, instead of his arrival, he consoles him with a letter, because Timothy grieved as much due to the absence of the apostle as because of the burden of episcopal power. For even great men find it difficult to steer the ship of the Church, being flooded on all sides by large waves, especially at a time when there are wars everywhere. At the same time, the apostle calls him to himself, for he was already close to death.
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