Jubilee Bible 2000 JUB
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1 Paul, apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is 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, dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, <em>and</em> peace of God the Father and of 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 from <em>my</em> forefathers with <em>a</em> pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee 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 greatly desiring to see thee (being mindful of thy tears), 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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