1 Timothy 1:2 bbe — To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

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"To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord."

— 1 Timothy 1:2, Bible in Basic English

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1 Timothy 1 — Context

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Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, by the order of God our Saviour and Christ Jesus our hope;

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To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

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It was my desire, when I went on into Macedonia, that you might make a stop at Ephesus, to give orders to certain men not to put forward a different teaching,

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Or to give attention to stories and long lists of generations, from which come questionings and doubts, in place of God's ordered way of life which is in faith;

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But the effect of the order is love coming from a clean heart, and a knowledge of what is right, and true faith:

1 Timothy 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 1:2 say?
1 Timothy 1:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Where is 1 Timothy 1:2 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 1:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 2.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 1:2.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 1:2 in?
1 Timothy 1:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 1:2?
1 Timothy 1:2 reads (BBE): “To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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