2 Timothy 1:3 cpdv — I give thanks to God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience. For without ceasing I hold the remem…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I give thanks to God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience. For without ceasing I hold the remembrance of you in my prayers, night and day, "

— 2 Timothy 1:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Timothy 1 — Context

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Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, in accord with the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,

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to Timothy, most beloved son. Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Lord.

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I give thanks to God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience. For without ceasing I hold the remembrance of you in my prayers, night and day,

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desiring to see you, recalling your tears so as to be filled with joy,

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calling to mind the same faith, which is in you unfeigned, which also first dwelt in your grandmother, Lois, and in your mother, Eunice, and also, I am certain, in you.

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Because of this, I admonish you to revive the grace of God, which is in you by the imposition of my hands.

2 Timothy 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 1:3 say?
2 Timothy 1:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I give thanks to God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience. For without ceasing I hold the remembrance of you in my prayers, night and day, ”
Where is 2 Timothy 1:3 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 1:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 3.
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 1:3.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 1:3 in?
2 Timothy 1:3 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 1:3?
2 Timothy 1:3 reads (CPDV): “I give thanks to God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience. For without ceasing I hold the remembrance of you in my prayers, night and day, ” 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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