Interpretation and reception

Homilies on Second Timothy

John Chrysostom

Connects the promised crown with readiness for Christ's second coming and distinguishes his personal indwelling.

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Edition and location

Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, first series 13 (1889); host credits Philip Schaff as translator, New Advent revised transcription.

Homily 9, exposition of 2 Timothy 4:8 and following moral application