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1 Timothy 1:1-2
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Timothy 1:1-2
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Salutation
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,(A)
2 To Timothy, my true child[a] in the faith:
Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.(B)
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- 1.2 Gk legitimate child
1 Timothy 1:1-2
King James Version
1 Timothy 1:1-2
King James Version
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
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1 Timothy 1:15-18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Timothy 1:15-18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the foremost.(A) 16 But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display the utmost patience as an example to those who would come to believe in him for eternal life. 17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible,[a] the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever.[b] Amen.(B)
18 This charge I commit to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies made earlier about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight,(C)
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1 Timothy 1:15-18
New International Version
1 Timothy 1:15-18
New International Version
15 Here is a trustworthy saying(A) that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners(B)—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy(C) so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience(D) as an example for those who would believe(E) in him and receive eternal life.(F) 17 Now to the King(G) eternal, immortal,(H) invisible,(I) the only God,(J) be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.(K)
The Charge to Timothy Renewed
18 Timothy, my son,(L) I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you,(M) so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well,(N)
1 Timothy 1:15-18
King James Version
1 Timothy 1:15-18
King James Version
15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;
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