Paul went to the cities of Derbe and Lystra. A follower \{of Christ\} named Timothy was there. Timothy’s mother was a Jewish believer. His father was a Greek (not a Jew).
2 Timothy 1:2 - Easy To Read Version To Timothy. You are \{like\} a dear son to me. Grace (kindness), mercy, and peace to you from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Lord. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition To Timothy, [my] beloved child: Grace (favor and spiritual blessing), mercy, and [heart] peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord! American Standard Version (1901) to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Common English Bible To Timothy, my dear child. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version to Timothy, most beloved son. Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Lord. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version To Timothy my dearly beloved son, grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from Christ Jesus our Lord. |
Paul went to the cities of Derbe and Lystra. A follower \{of Christ\} named Timothy was there. Timothy’s mother was a Jewish believer. His father was a Greek (not a Jew).
This letter is to all of you in Rome that God has called to be his holy people. {\cf2\super [8]} You are people that God loves.
My friends, don’t try to punish people when they do wrong to you. Wait for God to punish them with his anger. It is written: “I am the One who punishes; I will pay people back,” {\cf2\super [132]} says the Lord.
That is why I am sending Timothy to you. He is my son in the Lord. I love Timothy, and he is faithful. He will help you remember the way I live in Christ Jesus. That way of life is what I teach in all the churches everywhere.
My dear brothers and sisters, I love you and want to see you. You bring me joy and make me proud of you. Continue following the Lord like I have told you.
Timothy, you are \{like\} a son to me. Be strong in the grace (kindness) that we have in Christ Jesus.
To Titus. You are \{like\} a true son to me in the faith we share together.
We should live like that while we are waiting for the coming of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. He is our great hope, and he will come with glory.