Parallel Bible results for "2-timothy 1:1-4"

2 Timothy 1:1-4

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1 From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God. God sent me to tell about the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus.
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, a dear child to me: Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
3 I thank God as I always mention you in my prayers, day and night. I serve him, doing what I know is right as my ancestors did.
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 Remembering that you cried for me, I want very much to see you so I can be filled with joy.
4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.
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