2 Timothy 1:1-3

Context

Salutation

1:1 From Paul,¹ an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise² of life in Christ Jesus, 1:2 to Timothy, my dear child. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!

Thanksgiving and Charge to Timothy

1:3 I am thankful to God, whom I have served with a clear conscience as my ancestors did,³ when I remember you in my prayers as I do constantly night and day.⁴

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

[1:1] ²tn Grk “for the promise…” or possibly “in accordance with the promise…”

[1:3] ³tn Grk “from my ancestors.”

[1:3] ⁴tn Or “as I do constantly. By night and day I long to see you…”