1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
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F Know that Paul was chosen by God to be an ambassador of Jesus Christ.
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2 To Timothy, dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
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P Know that grace, mercy and peace come from God our Father and His Son, our Lord, Jesus, the Messiah.
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3 I thank God, whom I serve from forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;
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T Remember others in your prayers every day without ceasing.
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4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
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T Encourage others in their faith.
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6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
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T Stir up the gift of God that is in you.
T Keep the fire of God burning brightly within you.
T Make full use of the gifts of the Holy Spirit that is in you.
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7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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F Know that God has not given us the spirit of fear.
P Know that God has given us the spirit of power, love and of a sound mind.
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8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
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T Do not be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
T Be a partaker of the afflictions of the gospel and the mighty works of God.
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9 Who hath saved us, and called with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
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F Know that Paul’s mission was to the Gentiles.
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12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
15 This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
16 The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
17 But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found .
18 The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.