Then he came to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain woman, who was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:
1 Timothy 1:18 - King James 2000 This charge I commit unto you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which were made concerning you, that you by them might war a good warfare; Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition This charge and admonition I commit in trust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with prophetic intimations which I formerly received concerning you, so that inspired and aided by them you may wage the good warfare, American Standard Version (1901) This charge I commit unto thee, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to thee, that by them thou mayest war the good warfare; Common English Bible Timothy, my child, I’m giving you these instructions based on the prophecies that were once made about you. So if you follow them, you can wage a good war Catholic Public Domain Version This precept I commend to you, my son Timothy, in accord with the prophets who preceded you: that you serve among them like a soldier in a good war, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version This precept I commend to thee, O son Timothy; according to the prophecies going before on thee, that thou war in them a good warfare, |
Then he came to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain woman, who was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:
For this cause have I sent unto you Timothy, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which are in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church.
Who goes to warfare any time at his own expense? who plants a vineyard, and eats not of the fruit thereof? or who feeds a flock, and eats not of the milk of the flock?
But you know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he has served with me in the gospel.
Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you through prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to your trust, avoiding profane and vain utterances, and oppositions of what is falsely called knowledge:
To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
To Titus, my own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.