2 Timothy 1:3

Translations

Modern

I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.

Traditional

I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

Literal

I have gratitude to God, whom I serve from the forefathers with a pure conscience, as I have unceasing remembrance of you in my prayers night and day,

Latin

Gratias ago Deo, cui servio a progenitoribus in conscientia pura, quod sine intermissione habeam tui memoriam in orationibus meis, nocte ac die

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English

I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.

Notes

2 Timothy 1:3

as did my forefathers: See Philippians 3:5; compare Deuteronomy 6:4–9.
with a clear conscience: This might relate to heresy (false teachings or practices) (see 2 Timothy 2:17–18; see also 1 Timothy 1:5). Or it could refer to Paul’s previous legal defense of himself (see Acts 23:1; 24:14–16).

2 Timothy 1:3–4

Giving thanks and prayer are common parts of Paul's letters (for example, Romans 1:8–12; Colossians 1:3–14; contrast Galatians 1:6–10).

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2 Timothy 1:3

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