(A)longing to see you, (B)even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy. [a]For I am mindful of the (C)sincere faith within you, which first dwelled in your grandmother Lois and (D)your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well. For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh (E)the gift of God which is in you through (F)the laying on of my hands.

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  1. 2 Timothy 1:5 Lit Receiving remembrance of

Recalling your tears,(A) I long to see you,(B) so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith,(C) which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice(D) and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.(E)

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