2 Timothy 1:1[See Topic "Walking Thru the Bible" for introduction and outline.] DATE: Rome burned July 19, 64 AD Nero died June 68 AD Paul wrote 2 Timothy somewhere between those two dates. Apostle .. Paul's apostleship was for the purpose of making known God's promise of life in Christ Jesus. Promise of life .. Ephesians 3:6.; Hebrews 9:15