2 Timothy 1:1

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 Timothy 1:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
ESV
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus,
NLT
1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I have been sent out to tell others about the life he has promised through faith in Christ Jesus.
MSG
1 I, Paul, am on special assignment for Christ, carrying out God's plan laid out in the Message of Life by Jesus.
CSB
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will, for the promise of life in Christ Jesus:

2 Timothy 1:1 In-Context

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.
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.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S 1 Corinthians 1:1
  • 2. S 2 Corinthians 1:1
  • 3. Ephesians 3:6; Titus 1:2; 1 Timothy 6:19
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