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2 Timothy 1:2

2 Timothy 1:1 kjv — Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

King James Version

"Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,"

— 2 Timothy 1:1, King James Version

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2 Timothy 1 — Context

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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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To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

3

I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

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Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

2 Timothy 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 1:1 say?
2 Timothy 1:1 in the King James Version reads: “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,”
Where is 2 Timothy 1:1 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 1:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 1:1.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 1:1 in?
2 Timothy 1:1 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 2 Timothy 1:1?
2 Timothy 1:1 reads (KJV): “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,” 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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