Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of life which [is] in Christ Jesus,

to Timothy, [my] dear child. 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 that was given to us in Christ Jesus {before time began},

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

Hold fast to the pattern of sound words which you heard from me, in the faith and love [that are] in Christ Jesus.

You, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace [that is] in Christ Jesus,

Suffer together with [me] as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

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

Because of this, I endure all [things] for the sake of the chosen, in order that they also may obtain salvation [which is] in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

And indeed, all those who want to live in a godly manner in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

and that from childhood you have known the holy writings that are able [to make] you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

I solemnly charge [you] before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom,