Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB
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1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will, for the promise of life in Christ Jesus:
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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 dearly loved child. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
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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 with a clear conscience as my forefathers did, when I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day.
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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 your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy,
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Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.
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