1:3-6 Thanks for Timothy's Preparation

1:7-14 Faithful to the Gospel

1:15-18 Paul's Helpers

2:1-7 Metaphors to Teach about God's Service

2:8-13 Be Faithful because God is Faithful

2:14-19 How to Work Agaisnt False Teaching

2:20-26 Don't Quarrel, but Patiently Teach

3:1-9 Evil People in Evil Days

3:10-17 The Scripture Which Makes Wise for Salvation

4:1-5 Preach the Word

4:6-8 Paul Preparing for His End

4:9-13 Instructions for Timothy to Come

4:14-15 Watch out for Alexander

4:16-18 God Supported Paul, When Others Abandoned Him