Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God, sent forth to proclaim the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus.

To Timothy, my beloved child; Grace mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not dealing with us according to our works, but according to his purpose and grace which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.

This has now been made manifest through the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who has put an end to death, and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

Hold fast the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Do you then, my son, strengthen you heart in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.

Take your share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, has been raised from the dead according to the gospel I proclaim.

But God's message is no prisoner. That is why I endure everything for the sake of the chosen, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

Yes, and all who purpose to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

and how from a child you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

I adjure you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is about to judge the living and the dead??y his appearing and his kingdom, I adjure you??2 proclaim the message, be urgent in season and out of season; convince, rebuke, encourage, with never-failing patience and teaching.

Nevertheless the Lord Jesus stood by me, and strengthened my heart, that through me full proclamation of the gospel might be made, and the Gentiles might hear it; and I was rescued from the lion's jaws.

The Lord Jesus be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.