2 Timothy 1:2

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

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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 Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus,

3I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers, with a clean conscience, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day.

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Cross References

Romans 1:7This letter is to all who are in Rome, the beloved of God, who are called to be holy people. May grace be to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 4:1Therefore, my beloved brothers whom I long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved friends.

2 Timothy 2:1You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is 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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