2 Timothy 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 4

1 Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

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

3 I have thanks to God, whom I worship from my forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasingly I have remembrance concerning you in my petitions night and day,

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Chapter Summary

1 Paul’s love to Timothy. 6 He is encouraged to stir up the gift of God which is in him.

Key Greek Words

πνεῦμα ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
χάρις acceptable, benefit, favour G5485
πίστεως assurance, belief, believe G4102
πέπεισμαι agree, assure, believe G3982
οὐ long, nay, neither G3756

People & Context

Apostolic Greeting

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God according to the promise of life, writes to Timothy his beloved child, extending grace, mercy, and…

Remembrance of Timothy's Faith

Paul gives thanks for Timothy unceasingly in his prayers, longing to see him and recalling his tears. He takes recollection of the unfeigned faith tha…

Fan Into Flame the Gift

Paul reminds Timothy to fan into flame the gift of God received through the laying on of Paul's hands, for God gave not a spirit of cowardice but of p…

Timeline

Apostolic Greeting

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God according to the promise of life, writes to Timothy his beloved child, extending grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 1:1-2
Remembrance of Timothy's Faith

Paul gives thanks for Timothy unceasingly in his prayers, longing to see him and recalling his tears. He takes recollection of the unfeigned faith that first dwelt in Timothy's grandmother Lois and mother Eunice.

2 Timothy 1:3-5
Fan Into Flame the Gift

Paul reminds Timothy to fan into flame the gift of God received through the laying on of Paul's hands, for God gave not a spirit of cowardice but of power, love, and self-control.

2 Timothy 1:6-7

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