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Philippians 2:22

New International Reader's Version

But you know that Timothy has proved himself. He has served with me like a son with his father in spreading the good news.

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The believers at Lystra and Iconium said good things about Timothy.

The strength to go on produces character. Character produces hope.

Timothy will visit you. Make sure he has nothing to worry about while he is with you. He is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

That’s the reason I have sent Timothy to you. He is like a son to me, and I love him. He is faithful in serving the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in serving Christ Jesus. And that agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church.

I wrote to you for another special reason. I wanted to see if you could stand the test. I wanted to see if you could obey everything asked of you.

We are also sending another one of our brothers with them. He has often proved to us in many ways that he is very committed. He is now even more committed because he has great faith in you.

So show them that you really love them. Show them why we are proud of you. Then the churches can see it.

I am not commanding you to do it. But I want to test you. I want to find out if you really love God. I want to compare your love with that of others.

Brothers and sisters, here is what I want you to know. What has happened to me has actually helped to spread the good news.

The last group acts out of love. They know I have been put here to be a witness for the good news.

I am happy because you have joined me in spreading the good news. You have done so from the first day until now.

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you. I love you with all my heart. I may be held by chains, or I may be standing up for the truth of the good news. Either way, all of you share in God’s grace together with me.

I have no one else like Timothy. He will truly care about how you are doing.

My son Timothy, I am giving you this command. It is in keeping with the prophecies once made about you. By remembering them, you can fight the battle well.

Timothy, I am sending you this letter. You are my true son in the faith. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy and peace.

Point out these things to the brothers and sisters. Then you will serve Christ Jesus well. You will show that you’ve grown in the truths of the faith. You will show that you’ve been trained by the good teaching you’ve obeyed.

Timothy, I am sending you this letter. You are my dear son. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy and peace.

But you know all about my teaching. You know how I live and what I live for. You know about my faith and love. You know how patient I am. You know I haven’t given up.

Titus, I am sending you this letter. You are my true son in the faith we share. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior give you grace and peace.




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