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I have been sent out to tell others about the life he has promised through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/esv/2_timothy/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, <a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, <a href="/blb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, <a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, <a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, <a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, <a href="/lsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, <a href="/amp/2_timothy/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed) by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, <a href="/csb/2_timothy/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, for the sake of the promise of life in Christ Jesus: <a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God&#8217s will, for the promise of life in Christ Jesus: <a href="/asv/2_timothy/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, <a href="/cev/2_timothy/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus. God himself chose me to be an apostle, and he gave me the promised life that Jesus Christ makes possible. <a href="/erv/2_timothy/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, <a href="/gwt/2_timothy/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will-a will that contains Christ Jesus' promise of life. <a href="/gnt/2_timothy/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will, sent to proclaim the promised life which we have in union with Christ Jesus-- <a href="/isv/2_timothy/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> From: Paul, an apostle of the Messiah Jesus by God's will in keeping with the promise of life that is in the Messiah Jesus. <a href="/msb/2_timothy/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, <a href="/net/2_timothy/1.htm">NET Bible</a> From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise of life in Christ Jesus, <a href="/nheb/2_timothy/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, <a href="/wbt/2_timothy/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, <a href="/wey/2_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God, for proclaiming the promise of the Life which is in Christ Jesus: <a href="/web/2_timothy/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, according to a promise of life that [is] in Christ Jesus, <a href="/blb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, <a href="/ylt/2_timothy/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, according to a promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, <a href="/slt/2_timothy/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Paul, the sent of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_timothy/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of life, which is in Christ Jesus. <a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, in accord with the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, <a href="/nabre/2_timothy/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God for the promise of life in Christ Jesus, <a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, for the sake of the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God and by the promise of life which is in Jesus Christ, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Paulus, an Apostle of Yeshua The Messiah, by the will of God, and by The Promise of life, which is in Yeshua The Messiah,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of life, which is in Christ Jesus, <a href="/godbey/2_timothy/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, according to the commandment of life which is in Christ Jesus, <a href="/haweis/2_timothy/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, <a href="/mace/2_timothy/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, appointed by God to declare the promise, which Jesus Christ has made of eternal life; <a href="/wey/2_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God, for proclaiming the promise of the Life which is in Christ Jesus: <a href="/worrell/2_timothy/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, <a href="/worsley/2_timothy/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <bld>Paul</bld> an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, <a href="/parallel/2_timothy/1-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Paul's Greeting to Timothy</a> 1<a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulos (N-NMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul,</a> <a href="/greek/652.htm" title="652: apostolos (N-NMS) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">an apostle</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">of Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/2307.htm" title="2307: thelēmatos (N-GNS) -- An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.">the will</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God,</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">according to</a> <a href="/greek/1860.htm" title="1860: epangelian (N-AFS) -- A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.">the promise</a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōēs (N-GFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">of life</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> 2To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a> “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. <a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Romans 1:1</a> Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God— <a href="/1_corinthians/1-1.htm">1 Corinthians 1:1</a> Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, <a href="/galatians/1-1.htm">Galatians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead— <a href="/ephesians/1-1.htm">Ephesians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: <a href="/colossians/1-1.htm">Colossians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, <a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm">1 Timothy 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, <a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Titus 1:1</a> Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness, <a href="/1_corinthians/9-1.htm">1 Corinthians 9:1-2</a> Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you yourselves not my workmanship in the Lord? / Even if I am not an apostle to others, surely I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia: <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1</a> Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:1</a> Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:1</a> Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: <a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">1 Peter 1:1</a> Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen <a href="/2_peter/1-1.htm">2 Peter 1:1</a> Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,an.<a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Romans 1:1</a> Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,<a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:the promise.<a href="/john/5-24.htm">John 5:24,39,40</a> Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life… <a href="/john/6-40.htm">John 6:40,54</a> And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day… <a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28</a> And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm">Apostle</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-14.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-14.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-13.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-13.htm">Proclaiming</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-8.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-10.htm">Purpose</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_timothy/1-11.htm">Apostle</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">Life</a> <a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/revelation/5-2.htm">Proclaiming</a> <a href="/titus/1-2.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">Purpose</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 1</div>1. <a href="/2_timothy/1-1.htm">Paul's love to Timothy, and unfeigned confidence in Timothy himself, his mother, and grandmother.</a> 6. <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">He is exhorted to stir up the gift of God which was in him;</a> 8. <a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">to be steadfast and patient in persecution;</a> 13. <a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">and to persist in the form and truth of that doctrine which he had learned of him.</a> 15. <a href="/2_timothy/1-15.htm">Phygellus and Hermogenes, and such like, are noted, and Onesiphorus is highly commended.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This title affirms his authority and mission, which were directly given by Christ Jesus. Paul's apostleship is unique as he was not one of the original twelve disciples but was called by Jesus on the road to Damascus (<a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Acts 9:3-6</a>). His role as an apostle is crucial in establishing the early church and spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles (<a href="/romans/11-13.htm">Romans 11:13</a>). This designation underscores his divine commission and the authenticity of his teachings.by the will of God Paul emphasizes that his apostleship is not self-appointed but is by the will of God. This phrase highlights the sovereignty of God in calling and equipping individuals for His purposes. It reflects the biblical theme that God chooses and empowers His servants (<a href="/jeremiah/1-5.htm">Jeremiah 1:5</a>, <a href="/galatians/1-15.htm">Galatians 1:15-16</a>). This divine will assures the readers of the legitimacy and divine backing of Paul's ministry.according to the promise of life The "promise of life" refers to the eternal life offered through the Gospel. This promise is a central theme in Paul's writings, emphasizing the hope and assurance believers have in Christ (<a href="/titus/1-2.htm">Titus 1:2, 1</a> <a href="/john/2-25.htm">John 2:25</a>). It contrasts with the temporal nature of earthly life and points to the eternal inheritance awaiting believers. This promise is rooted in the resurrection of Jesus, which guarantees life beyond death (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20-22</a>).in Christ Jesus The phrase "in Christ Jesus" signifies the believer's union with Christ, a foundational concept in Pauline theology. This union is the source of spiritual life and blessings (<a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a>). It denotes a personal relationship with Jesus, where believers are incorporated into His body, the Church (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-27.htm">1 Corinthians 12:27</a>). This connection is essential for understanding the transformative power of the Gospel and the new identity believers receive in Christ (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The author of the letter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. He was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles. 2. <a href="/topical/c/christ_jesus.htm">Christ Jesus</a> The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and the Savior of humanity. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The sovereign deity in Christian belief, who calls and commissions individuals for His purposes. 4. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> Although not mentioned in this specific verse, Timothy is the recipient of the letter. He was a young pastor and a close companion of Paul. 5. <a href="/topical/p/promise_of_life.htm">Promise of Life</a> Refers to the eternal life promised through faith in Jesus Christ, a central theme in Christian doctrine.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_calling.htm">Divine Calling</a> Paul’s apostleship was not self-appointed but was by the will of God. This teaches us about the importance of recognizing and submitting to God’s calling in our own lives. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Paul identifies himself first and foremost as an apostle of Christ Jesus. Our primary identity should also be rooted in our relationship with Christ. <a href="/topical/p/promise_of_life.htm">Promise of Life</a> The promise of life in Christ is central to the Christian faith. It is a reminder of the hope and assurance we have in Jesus, encouraging us to live with an eternal perspective. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_ministry.htm">Faithfulness in Ministry</a> Paul’s commitment to his calling serves as an example of faithfulness in ministry, encouraging us to persevere in our own spiritual responsibilities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_timothy_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 1</a> <a href="/q/how_do_we_verify_paul's_authorship.htm">In 2 Timothy 1:1, how can we be certain Paul actually wrote these words, given disputes over the letter’s authenticity? </a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_2_timothy.htm">Who is the author of 2 Timothy?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_church_triumphant.htm">Who is the author of 2 Timothy?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_1_tim_2_11-12_restrict_women.htm">1 Timothy 2:11-12: Why does this passage restrict women from teaching or having authority, and how does that align with broader biblical teachings on equality?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God.--As in the Epistles to the Corinthians, the Ephesians, and Colossians, he ascribes his apostleship to the sovereign will and election of God. Apart from any merit or work of his own, God chose him for the office. He neither aspired to it nor wished for it. The reference to the Almighty will in this Epistle is singularly in harmony with the spirit of calm resignation which breathes through it. It was that sovereign will which chose him as an Apostle, which guided him all through that eventful life of his, and which brought him to the prison of the Caesar, where, face to face with death, he wrote this last letter to his friend and disciple Timothy.According to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus.--The Greek word rendered "according to" should here be translated "for the promise of life." This preposition here denotes the object or intention of his appointment as apostle, which was to make known, to publish abroad, the promise of eternal life. Almost the first words of an Epistle, written evidently under the expectation of death, dwell upon the promise of life--the life which knows no ending--the life in Christ. The central point of all Evangelical preaching was the true, blessed life eternal, that life which, in the person of the Redeemer, was revealed to man, and which, through the Redeemer, is offered to the sinner.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Christ Jesus for Jesus Christ, A.V. and T.R.; the life for life, A.V. The life is a little clearer than life, as showing that "life" (not "promise") is the antecedent to "which." According to the promise denotes the subject matter with which, as an apostle, he had to deal, viz. the promise of eternal life in Christ Jesus, and the end for which he was called, viz. to preach that promise (comp. <a href="/titus/1-2.htm">Titus 1:2</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/1-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Paul, Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. an apostle ἀπόστολος (apostolos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. of Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. by διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [the] will θελήματος (thelēmatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2307.htm">Strong's 2307: </a> An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. according to κατ’ (kat’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). [the] promise ἐπαγγελίαν (epangelian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1860.htm">Strong's 1860: </a> A promise. From epaggello; an announcement. of life ζωῆς (zōēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Christ Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus, Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_timothy/1-1.htm">2 Timothy 1:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/1-1.htm">2 Timothy 1:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_timothy/1-1.htm">2 Timothy 1:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/1-1.htm">2 Timothy 1:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/1-1.htm">2 Timothy 1:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_timothy/1-1.htm">2 Timothy 1:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_timothy/1-1.htm">2 Timothy 1:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_timothy/1-1.htm">2 Timothy 1:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_timothy/1-1.htm">2 Timothy 1:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_timothy/1-1.htm">2 Timothy 1:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-1.htm">NT Letters: 2 Timothy 1:1 Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ through (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_timothy/6-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Timothy 6:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 6:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Timothy 1:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 1:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>