1 Timothy 1:2

1:2 to Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!

Romans 12:19

12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

Philippians 4:1

Christian Practices

4:1 So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!


tn Grk “the wrath,” referring to God’s wrath as the remainder of the verse shows.

sn A quotation from Deut 32:35.

tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:12.