Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the purpose of God, in the hope of the life which is in Christ Jesus,

To Timothy, my well-loved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Who gave us salvation, marking us out for his purpose, not on account of our works, but in the measure of his purpose and his grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

But has now been made clear by the revelation of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who put an end to death and made life unending come to light through the good news,

Keep the form of those true words which you had from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

So then, my child, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.

Be ready to do without the comforts of life, as one of the army of Christ Jesus.

Keep in mind Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, who came back from the dead, as my good news gives witness:

But I undergo all things for the saints, so that they may have salvation in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

Yes, and all whose purpose is to be living in the knowledge of God in Christ Jesus, will be cruelly attacked.

And that from the time when you were a child, you have had knowledge of the holy Writings, which are able to make you wise to salvation, through faith in Christ Jesus.

I give you orders, before God and Christ Jesus, who will be the judge of the living and the dead, and by his revelation and his kingdom;