2 Timothy 1:2-4

Expanded Bible

² To Timothy [Acts 16:1–5; 1 Cor. 16:10–11; Phil. 2:19–24], a ·dear [beloved] child to me [1 Tim. 1:2]:

Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Encouragement for Timothy

³ I thank God as I always ·mention [remember] you in my prayers, day and night. I serve him, ·doing what I know is right [with a clear conscience] as my ancestors did. ⁴ Remembering your tears [^Cprobably at Paul’s departure], I ·want very much [long] to see you so I can be filled with joy.