2 Timothy Chapter 1

Salutation

¹ Paul, apostle of Christ^Messiah Jesus by God’s will in regard to the life he promised in Christ Jesus, ² to Timothy, my dear son. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.                                               

2 Tim 1:1-2

Stirring up Timothy’s Gift

³ As I remember you in my prayers day and night, I thank my ancestors’ God that I serve with a good conscience. ⁴ I really want to see you again because I’ve been remembering your tears. ⁵ I remember your sincere faith, a faith your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice had first. I’m sure it’s been in you, too, ever since. ⁶ That’s why I’m reminding you to stir up the spiritual gift you have from the laying on of my hands. ⁷ God hasn’t given us a timid mentality, but power, love, and self-discipline. ⁸ So don’t be ashamed of the Lord’s mystery or of me his prisoner; suffer with me for the good news as God gives you strength. ⁹ He has saved us and called us with a holy calling. What we can do ourselves doesn’t define that calling. His purpose and grace define it, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before time began. ¹⁰ The coming of our Savior Christ Jesus now has revealed that purpose and grace. He destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the good news. ¹¹ He’s appointed me as a preacher, apostle, and teacher of that good news. ¹² That’s why I’m suffering what I am. But I’m not ashamed; I know who I’ve trusted, and I’m confident that he can keep what I entrusted to him till that day. ¹³ Hold onto the sound form of the message you’ve heard from me about the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. ¹⁴ By the Holy Spirit who lives in us, keep what he’s entrusted to you.          

2 Tim 1:3-14

Paul Abandoned in Rome

¹⁵ Be aware that everybody in Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes. ¹⁶ May the Lord show mercy to the family of Onesiphorus. He has cheered me up so many times and hasn’t been ashamed of my chains. ¹⁷ When he got to Rome, he went all out to find me. ¹⁸ May the Lord show him mercy on judgment day. You know very well how much he ministered in Ephesus.                   

2 Tim 1:15-18