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2 Timothy, 1

1. Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God for the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

1. From Paul, apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God in accordance with his promise of life in Christ Jesus,

2. to Timothy, my dear child: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

2. to Timothy, dear son of mine. Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Lord.

3. I am grateful to God, whom I worship with a clear conscienceas my ancestors did, as I remember you constantly in my prayers, night and day.

3. Night and day I thank God whom I serve with a pure conscience as my ancestors did. I remember you in my prayers constantly night and day;

4. I yearn to see you again, recalling your tears, so that I may be filled with joy,

4. I remember your tears and long to see you again to complete my joy.

5. as I recall your sincere faith that first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and that I am confident lives also in you.

5. I also remember your sincere faith, a faith which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am sure dwells also in you.

6. For this reason, I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands.

6. That is why I am reminding you now to fan into a flame the gift of God that you possess through the laying on of my hands.

7. For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.

7. God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but the Spirit of power and love and self-control.

8. So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God.

8. So you are never to be ashamed of witnessing to our Lord, or ashamed of me for being his prisoner; but share in my hardships for the sake of the gospel, relying on the power of God

9. He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but according to his own design and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before time began,

9. who has saved us and called us to be holy -- not because of anything we ourselves had done but for his own purpose and by his own grace. This grace had already been granted to us, in Christ Jesus, before the beginning of time,

10. but now made manifest through the appearance of our savior Christ Jesus, who destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

10. but it has been revealed only by the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus. He has abolished death, and he has brought to light immortality and life through the gospel,

11. for which I was appointed preacher and apostle and teacher.

11. in whose service I have been made herald, apostle and teacher.

12. On this account I am suffering these things; but I am not ashamed, for I know him in whom I have believed and am confident that he is able to guard what has been entrusted to me until that day.

12. That is why I am experiencing my present sufferings; but I am not ashamed, because I know in whom I have put my trust, and I have no doubt at all that he is able to safeguard until that Day what I have entrusted to him.

13. Take as your norm the sound words that you heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

13. Keep as your pattern the sound teaching you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

14. Guard this rich trust with the help of the holy Spirit that dwells within us.

14. With the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, look after that precious thing given in trust.

15. You know that everyone in Asia deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

15. As you know, Phygelus and Hermogenes and all the others in Asia have deserted me.

16. May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus because he often gave me new heart and was not ashamed of my chains.

16. I hope the Lord will be kind to all the family of Onesiphorus, because he has often been a comfort to me and has never been ashamed of my chains.

17. But when he came to Rome, he promptly searched for me and found me.

17. On the contrary, as soon as he reached Rome, he searched hard for me and found me.

18. May the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day. And you know very well the services he rendered in Ephesus.

18. May the Lord grant him to find the Lord's mercy on that Day. You know better than anyone else how much he helped me at Ephesus.



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Footnotes:

1:6-7 - Paul reminds Timothy to rekindle the gift God has given him, emphasizing the importance of the Holy Spirit, who gives us power, love, and self-control. Courage and faith are necessary gifts for Christian mission (see also 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and Ephesians 3:16).

1:8-10 - Paul exhorts Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel, for it is the source of salvation and eternal life. Trusting in Christ enables us to face suffering and persecution for His sake (see also Romans 1:16 and Philippians 1:29).

01:12 - Paul affirms his confidence in God, who is able to guard what has been entrusted to him until the Last Day. Faith in God's power is the basis for our perseverance in the Christian faith (see also Philippians 1:6 and 1 Peter 1:5).

1:13-14 - Paul instructs Timothy to guard the sound teaching he has received, trusting in the Holy Spirit. Pure doctrine and a relationship with the Spirit are essential to maintaining fidelity to the faith (see also Titus 1:9 and 1 Corinthians 4:2).

1:15-18 - Paul mentions those who have fallen away from the faith, but he also thanks Onesiphorus for his faithfulness and support. Loyalty to the gospel and to fellow believers in Christ is crucial for the church (see also 2 Corinthians 1:15-16 and Philippians 2:20-21).

Verses related to 2 Timothy, 1:

2 Timothy chapter 1 begins Paul's last letter. What legacy does the apostle leave for his disciple? This moving text expresses Paul's love for Timothy, recalling his inherited faith and ordination. The chapter addresses topics such as courage in the face of persecution, the power of the gospel and the importance of keeping the good deposit of faith. Paul also mentions those who abandoned him and those who remained faithful. Dive with us into five biblical passages that illuminate the enduring principles of this inspiring chapter.

Acts 16:1: "He arrived in Derbe and then in Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, the son of a Jewish and believing mother, but a Greek father." - This verse provides context about the origin of Timothy, mentioned in 2 Timothy 1:5.

Romans 1:16: "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Greek." - This passage echoes the theme of 2 Timothy 1:8, where Paul encourages Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel.

1 Corinthians 4:17: "For this reason, I am sending you Timothy, my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my way of living in Christ Jesus, according to what I teach everywhere, in all the churches." - This verse shows the close relationship between Paul and Timothy, reflected in 2 Timothy 1:2.

Philippians 1:20: "I look forward to it and hope that in no way will I be embarrassed. On the contrary, with all the determination as always, Christ will also now be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death." - Paul expresses his confidence in Christ, a theme he encourages in Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:12.

1 Peter 4:16: "However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God through this name." - This verse reinforces Paul's exhortation to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:8 not to be ashamed to suffer for the gospel.

FAQ:

What did Paul mean when he spoke of the “gift of God” in 2 Timothy 1:6?

Paul encouraged Timothy to stir up the spiritual gift he had received through the laying on of hands, reminding him to exercise courage and zeal in the ministry. (2 Timothy 1:6)

Why did Paul say that God did not give us a spirit of fear?

God has given us a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind to face challenges and to bear bold witness. Fear does not come from God. (2 Timothy 1:7)

What is the importance of the gospel according to Paul in 2 Timothy 1?

The gospel is the source of salvation and eternal life. Paul encourages Timothy not to be ashamed of it, even in the face of persecution. (2 Timothy 1:8-10)

Who was Onesiphorus and why does Paul mention him?

Onesiphorus helped Paul in his difficulties and was not ashamed of his imprisonment, setting an example of Christian faithfulness. (2 Timothy 1:16-18)

How does Paul describe his trust in God?

Paul states that he knows whom he has believed and is certain that God will keep his faith until the end. (2 Timothy 1:12)


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