2 Timothy 1:2

to Timothy, a beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

In Context

1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, according to the promise of the life in Christ Jesus,

3I have gratitude to God whom I serve from the forefathers in a pure conscience, as I have unceasing remembrance about thee in my supplications, night and day

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Cross References

Romans 1:7To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, to the called, to the sanctified: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 4:1So then, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in Lord this way beloved.

2 Timothy 2:1Thou therefore, my child, be strong in the grace in Christ Jesus.

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 1:2-6

Second Timothy This second epistle Paul wrote to Timothy from Rome, when he was a prisoner there and in danger of his life; this is evident from these words, I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand, ch. iv. 6 . It appears that his removal out of this world, in his own apprehension, was not far off, especially considering the rage and malice of his persecutors; and that he had been brought before the emperor Nero, which he calls his first answer, when no man stood with him, but all men… Read the whole commentary →

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