Timothy: Paul's Love For

That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.

But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.

To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,

To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. …