Exgetical annotations on 2 TIM 2, 14-21

Abstract

One of the fundamental preoccupations of the first Christian communities was the presence of heretical elements inside the preaching of the resurrection. How did late texts of the Pauline community deal with this matter? Which are the variations of the Greek lectio of 2 Tim 2, 14-21? To stand firm with faith means to struggle against these disruptive elements which worry the author of this letter. The charismatic fact of preaching in those days must not give a honest appearance to the rupture of the communion in the faith of the first Church. This article wants to be an academic exercise which links the exegetical analysis with later theological reflections.