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2 Timothy 1:1-3
New English Translation
2 Timothy 1:1-3
New English Translation
Salutation
1 From Paul,[a] an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise[b] of life in Christ Jesus, 2 to Timothy, my dear child. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!
Thanksgiving and Charge to Timothy
3 I am thankful to God, whom I have served with a clear conscience as my ancestors did,[c] when I remember you in my prayers as I do constantly night and day.[d]
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- 2 Timothy 1:1 tn Grk “Paul.” The word “from” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to indicate the sender of the letter.
- 2 Timothy 1:1 tn Grk “for the promise…” or possibly “in accordance with the promise…”
- 2 Timothy 1:3 tn Grk “from my ancestors.”
- 2 Timothy 1:3 tn Or “as I do constantly. By night and day I long to see you…”
2 Timothy 1:1-3
New International Version
2 Timothy 1:1-3
New International Version
1 Paul, an apostle(A) of Christ Jesus by the will of God,(B) in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,(C)
2 To Timothy,(D) my dear son:(E)
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.(F)
Thanksgiving
3 I thank God,(G) whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience,(H) as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.(I)
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