2 Timothy and Titus: A Pastoral and Contextual Commentary (Paperback or Softback)

In 2 Timothy and Titus, Paul passes on profound wisdom to two of his most trusted co-workers who are facing many difficult challenges. This commentary provides an exposition of the message of these two books, which is relevant to many theological and pastoral situations faced by Asian church communities today. Along with the detailed commentary, the authors provide reflections on various topics relating to the gospel, the Bible's authority, Christian life, leadership, and governing authorities. This commentary is an excellent resource for pastors, lay leaders, and Bible students, but will also be helpful and relevant for any Christian committed to applying the Bible to their respective contexts.

The Asia Bible Commentary Series equips Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible within their respective cultural contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The goal is to strengthen the body of Christ in Asia by providing a pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible.

PAUL TREBILCO has a PhD from University of Durham, UK. He is professor of New Testament studies in the theology program at the University of Otago, New Zealand. He has authored a number of books including The Early Christians in Ephesus from Paul to Ignatius (Mohr Siebeck, 2004; Eerdmans, 2007), Self-designations and Group Identity in the New Testament (Cambridge University Press, 2012), and Outsider Designations and Boundary Construction in the New Testament: Early Christian Communities and the Formation of Group Identity (Cambridge University Press, 2017).

CHRIS CARADUS has a PhD from the University of Otago, New Zealand. He has pastored Baptist churches in New Zealand, and taught courses on biblical studies at Laidlaw College, Auckland, and in the Theology Program at the University of Otago. More recently, he has also been involved with local church internship training programs and ministry supervision.

SIMON H. RAE has a ThD from Australian College of Theology, Sydney, and is Principal Emeritus at the Theological Hall, Knox College, New Zealand. He has had pastoral and teaching ministries in New Zealand and Indonesia. Now in active retirement, he continues to be interested in theology and cultures, religion and literature, and Muslim-Christian exchange. He is also the author of Breath Becomes the Wind: Old and New in Karo Religion (Otago University Press, 1994).