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.

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,

For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God,

for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned.

An Unashamed Worker

Remind them of these things, and solemnly exhort them in the presence of God not to dispute about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the listeners.

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His;” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to keep away from wickedness.”

with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,

treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,

holding to a form of godliness although they have denied its power; avoid such people as these.

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

All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness;

so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work.

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: