2 Timothy 1:1-8

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,
2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Thanksgiving

3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.
4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.
5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel

6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.

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Cross References 19

  • 1. S 1 Corinthians 1:1
  • 2. S 2 Corinthians 1:1
  • 3. Ephesians 3:6; Titus 1:2; 1 Timothy 6:19
  • 4. S Acts 16:1
  • 5. S 1 Timothy 1:2
  • 6. S Romans 1:7
  • 7. S Romans 1:8
  • 8. S Acts 23:1
  • 9. S Romans 1:10
  • 10. Acts 20:37
  • 11. 2 Timothy 4:9
  • 12. 1 Timothy 1:5
  • 13. Acts 16:1; 2 Timothy 3:15
  • 14. S Acts 6:6; 1 Timothy 4:14
  • 15. Jeremiah 42:11; Romans 8:15; 1 Corinthians 16:10,11; 1 Timothy 4:12; Hebrews 2:15
  • 16. Isaiah 11:2
  • 17. ver 12,16; Mark 8:38; Romans 1:16
  • 18. S Ephesians 3:1
  • 19. 2 Timothy 2:3,9; 2 Timothy 4:5
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