2 Timothy 1:1

From Paul, ¹  an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise ²  of life in Christ Jesus,

Joh 5:24,39,40; Joh 6:40,54; Joh 10:28; Joh 17:3; Ro 1:1; Ro 5:21; Ro 6:23; 2Co 1:1; 2Co 1:20; Eph 3:6; Tit 1:2; Heb 9:15; 2Pe 1:3,4; 1Jo 2:25; 1Jo 5:11-13

¹ tn Grk “Paul.” The word “from” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to indicate the sender of the letter.

² tn Grk “for the promise…” or possibly “in accordance with the promise…”