1 Timothy 1:2

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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 Christ Jesus, according to the commandment of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our hope,

3As I besought thee to remain still in Ephesus, when I was going into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge certain ones not to teach other doctrine,

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Cross References

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

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

1 Thessalonians 3:2and sent Timothy, our brother, and a fellow-worker with God in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to exhort you concerning your faith;

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

Titus 1:4to Titus, a true child according to the common faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and 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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