1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life, which is in Christ Jesus,
2 To Timothy, my beloved son, fb74 grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father, and from Christ Jesus our Lord.
3I give thanks to God, whom I worship from my ancestors, in a pure conscience, as I make continual mention of thee in my prayers night and day,
4Desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
5 Calling to remembrance that unfeigned faith which is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that (it dwelleth) in thee also. fb75
6 For which cause I advise thee to stir up the gift of God which is in thee, by the laying on of my hands;
9 Who hath saved us and hath called us with a holy calling; not according to our works, but according to his purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before eternal ages,
10 But hath now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who hath indeed destroyed death, and hath brought to light life and immortality by the gospel.