2Ti 1:1 | JFB | STEP | 1. This Epistle is the last testament and swan-like death song of Paul [BENGEL ]. according to the promise of life . . . in Christ —Paul's apostleship is in order to carry into effect this promise. Compare "according to the faith . . . in hope of eternal life . . . promise," &c. ( ). This "promise of life in Christ" (compare ) was needed to nerve Timothy to fortitude amidst trials, and to boldness in undertaking the journey to Rome, which would be attended with much risk ( ).

2 Timothy 1:1

1. This Epistle is the last testament and swan-like death song of Paul [BENGEL].

according to the promise of life . . . in Christ—Paul's apostleship is in order to carry into effect this promise. Compare "according to the faith . . . in hope of eternal life . . . promise," &c. (Tit 1:1, 2). This "promise of life in Christ" (compare 2Ti 1:10; 2Ti 2:8) was needed to nerve Timothy to fortitude amidst trials, and to boldness in undertaking the journey to Rome, which would be attended with much risk (2Ti 1:8).