Come Before Winter 2 Tim. 4:11-21. The Background of this Text.

Come Before Winter

2 Tim. 4:11-21

The Background of this Text

The Background of this Text• Paul and Timothy, his son in the faith


• Paul and his many trials



• The end of his life is at hand




• Writes his last epistle in the N. T.





• Needs Timothy’s help

11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministry. 12 And Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. 13 Bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas when you come—and the books, especially the parchments. 14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm. May the Lord repay him according to his works. 15 You also must beware of him, for he has greatly resisted our words. 16 At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. 17 But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

18 And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen! 19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. 20 Erastus stayed in Corinth, but Trophimus I have left in Miletus sick. 21 Do your utmost to come before winter. . .

2 Tim. 4:11-21






• Why such emphasis on winter?

6 And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey, wherever I go.

1 Cor. 16:6


1 Cor. 16:6

12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

Titus 3:12


1 Cor. 16:6

12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

Titus 3:12

12 And because the harbor was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised to set sail from there also, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete opening toward the southwest and northwest, and winter there.

Acts 27:12






• Why such emphasis on winter?

• What if Timothy had delayed?

The Winter is Coming

The Winter is Coming• The Winter of Adulthood

1 Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the difficult days come, And the years draw near when you say, "I have no pleasure in them."

Ecc. 12:1


• The Winter of Marriage Troubles



• The Winter of Suffering & Death




• The Winter of Disappointment





• The Winter of Telling Others You Love Them






• The Winter of Watching with Others in a Time of Trial

40 Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Could you not watch with Me one hour?"

Matt. 26:40







• The Winter of Restoring the Lost







• The Winter of Restoring the Lost

• The Winter of Obedience

25 Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you."

Acts 24:25

The Clock of Your Life

For the clock of life is wound but once. And no one has the power,To tell just when the hand will stop, At late or early hour.

Now is the time we have. Live, love, toil, work with a will,Do not wait for tomorrow, For the clock may then be still.

Decide About the Coming Winter


• Believe in Him John 3:16



• Repent (yield to Him) Acts 17:30




• Confess Christ Rom. 10:9





• Baptized to be saved Acts 2:38






Added to His Kingdom, His Church






Added to His Kingdom, His Church

• Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10

Come Before Winter 2 Tim. 4:11-21. The Background of this Text.

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