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[[Image:St Paul Preaching.jpg|right|thumb|325px|[[Saint Paul|St. Paul]] defends his preaching (Giovanni Ricco)]]
[[Image:St Paul Preaching.jpg|right|thumb|325px|[[Saint Paul|St. Paul]] defends his preaching (Giovanni Ricco)]]
'''II Timothy''' is a [[book]] in the [[New Testament]] written by the [[Saint Paul|Apostle Paul]].
'''II Timothy''' is a [[book]] in the [[New Testament]] written by the [[Saint Paul|Apostle Paul]]. The letter itself states that Paul the Apostle is its author
Along with [[I Timothy]] and [[Titus]] it is considered one of the Pastoral Epistles (letters written regarding the conduct of church leaders).
Along with [[I Timothy]] and [[Titus]] it is considered one of the Pastoral Epistles (letters written regarding the conduct of church leaders).
One of the more notable passages is 3:16-17, which says: "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." This verse is used as support for the completeness of the Bible (i.e., to reject other so-called non-canonical books, along with so-called "words from God") and for its sufficiency.
One of the more notable passages is 3:16-17, which says: "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." This verse is used as support for the completeness of the Bible (i.e., to reject other so-called non-canonical books, along with so-called "words from God") and for its sufficiency.