Paulus - eenzaam maar niet alleen. Een integrale exegese van 2 Timoteüs 4: 9-22

Samenvatting

Verschenen in gedrukte jaargang 49 (2006), nr. 2, p. 144-161.  

Following the theme ‘Paul - lonely but not alone’, an integral exegesis is presented of the concluding verses of Paul’s second letter to Timothy (2 Tim.4:9-22). According to the headings in most modern translations, this passage would be a mere collection of separate items at the letter closing: personal remarks and final greetings. A closer look at their mutual relationship demonstrates these items as constituting a highly coherent text. Paul has written here the concluding chapter of his apostolic career. We may read 2 Timothy as an open letter.