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The clear majority of scholars do not believe that Paul wrote the letters to Timothy that were written in his name. They say that 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy are clearly second century epistles and were therefore written long after his death. A follower used Paul's name to give the epistles the appearance of authenticity, but they were never sent to Timothy. The purpose was to expound a Christian doctrine from a Pauline perspective, giving the author's views the imprimateur of the Apostle Paul.

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Where was Timothy when Paul wrote Second Timothy?

Scholars are almost unanimous that Paul did not write Second Timothy. The Second Epistle ot Timothy is one of the epistles called the 'Pastorals' and was written early in the second century by one of Paul's followers.Paul and Timothy were both dead long before this epistle was written.


Did Paul write Second Timothy while in prison for the fourth time?

A:Traditionally, 2 Timothy has been believed to have been written by Paul while imprisoned in Rome. However, scholars say that both Epistles addressed to Timothy are clearly from the second century, and were not written by Paul. Since Second Timothy was not written by Paul, there is nothing to say it was written from prison.


Did Paul write Timothy while in prison?

Traditionally, 2 Timothy has been believed to have been written by Paul while imprisoned in Rome. However, scholars say that both epistles addressed to Timothy are clearly from the second century, and were not written by Paul. Since they were not written by Paul, there is nothing to say they were written from prison.


Where did Paul write the Epistles to Timothy?

The First Epistle to Timothy is traditionally thought to have been written by Paul from Laodicea. The Second Epistle to Timothy is traditionally thought to have been written by Paul from Rome. However, 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy, known (along with Titus) as the Pastorals because of their concern for the pastoral role of bishops in the second-century Church, are almost unanimously regarded by critical scholars as not written by Paul. We do not really know who wrote them, or from whence they were written.


What did Paul write to Timothy?

The two epistles known as 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy are written as if from Paul to Timothy. They contain pastoral advice and instruction for running the church community to which Timothy has been assigned as bishop. However, nearly all New Testament scholars say these epistles were written in Paul's name during the early years of the second century and it was intended that Christians of the second century believe these epistles really came from Paul and really contained his teachings.

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What book of the bible did timothy write?

Timothy did not write any books of the Bible. The Bible Books 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy were letters written TO HIM from the Apostle Paul.


Which two pastors did Paul write letters to?

Timothy (two) and Titus.


Where was Timothy when Paul wrote Second Timothy?

Scholars are almost unanimous that Paul did not write Second Timothy. The Second Epistle ot Timothy is one of the epistles called the 'Pastorals' and was written early in the second century by one of Paul's followers.Paul and Timothy were both dead long before this epistle was written.


What letters did Paul write about deacons?

Paul describes the qualifications of deacons in 1 Timothy chapter 3.


Did Paul write Second Timothy while in prison for the fourth time?

A:Traditionally, 2 Timothy has been believed to have been written by Paul while imprisoned in Rome. However, scholars say that both Epistles addressed to Timothy are clearly from the second century, and were not written by Paul. Since Second Timothy was not written by Paul, there is nothing to say it was written from prison.


Did Paul write Timothy while in prison?

Traditionally, 2 Timothy has been believed to have been written by Paul while imprisoned in Rome. However, scholars say that both epistles addressed to Timothy are clearly from the second century, and were not written by Paul. Since they were not written by Paul, there is nothing to say they were written from prison.


Who was Paul writing to in Timothy?

Timothy.


Where did Paul write the Epistles to Timothy?

The First Epistle to Timothy is traditionally thought to have been written by Paul from Laodicea. The Second Epistle to Timothy is traditionally thought to have been written by Paul from Rome. However, 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy, known (along with Titus) as the Pastorals because of their concern for the pastoral role of bishops in the second-century Church, are almost unanimously regarded by critical scholars as not written by Paul. We do not really know who wrote them, or from whence they were written.


How tall is Timothy Paul Taylor?

Timothy Paul Taylor is 5' 11".


How old was Timothy when Paul circumcised him?

Timothy was circumcised by Paul when he was a young adult.


What did Paul write to Timothy?

The two epistles known as 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy are written as if from Paul to Timothy. They contain pastoral advice and instruction for running the church community to which Timothy has been assigned as bishop. However, nearly all New Testament scholars say these epistles were written in Paul's name during the early years of the second century and it was intended that Christians of the second century believe these epistles really came from Paul and really contained his teachings.


What nicknames does Timothy Paul Taylor go by?

Timothy Paul Taylor goes by Tao, and Onyx.