2 Timothy 1:3

Thanksgiving and Charge to Timothy

1:3 I am thankful to God, whom I have served with a clear conscience as my ancestors did, ¹  when I remember you in my prayers as I do constantly night and day. ² 

2 Timothy 1:8

1:8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord ³  or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by ⁴  God’s power accept your share of suffering ⁵  for the gospel.

2 Timothy 2:22

2:22 But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others ⁶  who call on the Lord from a pure heart. ⁷ 

2 Timothy 3:6

3:6 For some of these insinuate themselves ⁸  into households and captivate weak women ⁹  who are overwhelmed with sins and led along by various passions.

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¹ tn Grk “from my ancestors.”

² tn Or “as I do constantly. By night and day I long to see you…”

³ tn Grk “the testimony of our Lord.”

⁴ tn Or “according to.”

⁵ tn Grk “suffer hardship together,” implying “join with me in suffering.”

⁶ tn Grk “and peace, with those.”

⁷ sn In company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart alludes to the value of the community of believers for the development of Christian virtues.

⁸ tn Grk “For from these are those who sneak.”

⁹ tn Or “silly women.”