1 Timothy 1:2

to Timothy, beloved son in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

In Context

1Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the authority of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our hope,

3Now I asked you to remain at Ephesus, while I went into Macedonia, so that you would speak strongly against certain ones who have been teaching a different way,

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Cross References

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

Galatians 1:3Grace and peace to you from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Thessalonians 3:2And we sent Timothy, our brother and a minister of God in the Gospel of Christ, to confirm you and to exhort you, on behalf of your faith,

2 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, most beloved son. Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Lord.

Titus 1:4to Titus, beloved son according to the common faith. Grace and peace, from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Savior.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 1:2-5

First Timothy Hitherto Paul's epistles were directed to churches; now follow some to particular persons: two to Timothy, one to Titus, and another to Philemon—all three ministers. Timothy and Titus were evangelists, an inferior order to the apostles, as appears by Eph. iv. 11 , Some prophets, some apostles, some evangelists. Their commission and work was much the same with that of the apostles, to plant churches, and water the churches that were planted; and accordingly they were itinerants, as we find Timothy… Read the whole commentary →

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