2 Timothy 1:4

1:4 As I remember your tears, I long to see you, ¹  so that I may be filled with joy.

2 Timothy 2:8

2:8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; ²  such is my gospel, ³ 

2 Timothy 4:5

4:5 You, however, be self-controlled ⁴  in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist’s work, fulfill your ministry.

[1:4]  ¹ tn Grk “longing to see you, remembering your tears” (as a continuation of the preceding clause). Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started here in the translation.

[2:8]  ² tn Grk “of David’s seed” (an idiom for physical descent).

[2:8]  ³ tn Grk “according to my gospel.”

[4:5]  ³ tn Or “sober,” “temperate.”