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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.
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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, a dear child to me: Grace, mercy, and peace to you 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 as I always mention you in my prayers, day and night. I serve him, doing what I know is right as my ancestors did.
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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 that you cried for me, I want very much to see you so I can be filled with joy.
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Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.
5 I remember your true faith. That faith first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I know you now have that same faith.
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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.
6 This is why I remind you to keep using the gift God gave you when I laid my hands onn you. Now let it grow, as a small flame grows into a fire.
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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 God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control.
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For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
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