2 Timothy 1:2

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

NASB

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

— 2 Timothy 1:1, NASB

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KJV
“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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ASV
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, ”
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WEB
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,”
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NET
“¶ Salutation From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise of life in Christ Jesus,”
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DRB
“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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BBE
“Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the purpose of God, in the hope of the life which is in Christ Jesus,”
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KJVA
“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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2 Timothy 1 — Context

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

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

I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day,

longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so 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 NASB reads: “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life 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 (NASB): “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life 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.

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

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