Timothy Charged to Guard His Trust

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.

who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was granted to us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,

but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

Hold on to the example of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

Be Strong

You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel,

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.

Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Preach the Word

I solemnly exhort you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: