Paul went on also to Derbe and to Lystra, where there was a disciple named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer; but his father was a Greek.
1 Timothy 1:18 - New Revised Standard Version I am giving you these instructions, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies made earlier about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, 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, |
Paul went on also to Derbe and to Lystra, where there was a disciple named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer; but his father was a Greek.
For this reason I sent you Timothy, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, to remind you of my ways in Christ Jesus, as I teach them everywhere in every church.
Who at any time pays the expenses for doing military service? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat any of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not get any of its milk?
But Timothy's worth you know, how like a son with a father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.
To Timothy, my loyal child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
But the aim of such instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith.
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders.
For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it is received with thanksgiving;
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge;
To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
To Titus, my loyal child in the faith we share: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
I am appealing to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment.