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1 Timothy 2:3

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2:3 Such prayer for all 1  is good and welcomed before God our Savior,

1 Timothy 1:1

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1:1 From Paul, 2  an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior 3  and of Christ Jesus our hope,

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[2:3]  1 tn Grk “this”; the referent (such prayer for all, referring to vv. 1-2) is specified in the translation for clarity.

[1:1]  2 tn Grk “Paul.” The word “from” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to indicate the sender of the letter.

[1:1]  3 sn God our Savior. Use of the title “Savior” for God the Father is characteristic of 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus. It occurs six times in these letters, but only twice elsewhere in the NT. However, it occurs commonly in the OT, especially in Isaiah. It emphasizes the Father as the initiator and source of salvation.



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