1-2 I, Paul, am on special assignment for Christ, carrying out God’s plan laid out in the Message of Life by Jesus. I write this to you, Timothy, the son I love so much. All the best from our God and Christ be yours!

To Be Bold with God’s Gifts

3-4 Every time I say your name in prayer—which is practically all the time—I thank God for you, the God I worship with my whole life in the tradition of my ancestors. I miss you a lot, especially when I remember that last tearful good-bye, and I look forward to a joy-packed reunion.

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To Timothy,(A) my dear son:(B)

Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.(C)

Thanksgiving

I thank God,(D) whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience,(E) as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.(F) Recalling your tears,(G) I long to see you,(H) so that I may be filled with joy.

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