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May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace. <a href="/esv/2_timothy/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/blb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/1.htm">King James Bible</a> To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/1.htm">New King James Version</a> To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> To Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> To Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> to Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/lsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/amp/2_timothy/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> to Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/csb/2_timothy/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> To Timothy, my dearly loved son. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> To Timothy, my dearly loved son. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/asv/2_timothy/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/cev/2_timothy/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Timothy, you are like a dear child to me. I pray that God our Father and our Lord Christ Jesus will be kind and merciful to you and will bless you with peace! <a href="/erv/2_timothy/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/gwt/2_timothy/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> To Timothy, my dear child. Good will, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/gnt/2_timothy/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> To Timothy, my dear son: May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace. <a href="/isv/2_timothy/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> To: Timothy, my dear child. May grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Messiah Jesus our Lord be yours! <a href="/msb/2_timothy/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/net/2_timothy/1.htm">NET Bible</a> to Timothy, my dear child. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord! <a href="/nheb/2_timothy/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/wbt/2_timothy/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> To Timothy my dearly-loved child. May grace, mercy and peace be granted to you from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/web/2_timothy/1.htm">World English Bible</a> to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> to Timotheus, beloved child: Grace, kindness, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord! <a href="/blb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/ylt/2_timothy/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> to Timotheus, beloved child: Grace, kindness, peace, from God the Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord! <a href="/slt/2_timothy/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To Timothy, dearly beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_timothy/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> To Timothy my dearly beloved son, grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> to Timothy, most beloved son. Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/nabre/2_timothy/1.htm">New American Bible</a> to Timothy, my dear child: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> To Ti-mo’the-us, a dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Jesus Christ our LORD. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> To beloved son Timotheus: Grace, love and peace from God The Father and from our Lord Yeshua The Messiah.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> to Timothy my beloved son; grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.<CM> <a href="/godbey/2_timothy/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> to Timothy, my beloved child. Grace, mercy, peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/haweis/2_timothy/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> to Timothy, my beloved son: grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_timothy/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> to Timothy, my dear son, grace, mercy and peace from God the father, and from Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> To Timothy my dearly-loved child. May grace, mercy and peace be granted to you from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/worrell/2_timothy/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> to Timothy, a beloved child: grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/worsley/2_timothy/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> to Timothy my beloved son, grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, and from Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/parallel/2_timothy/1-2.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=8" 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> 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, 2<a href="/greek/5095.htm" title="5095: Timotheō (N-DMS) -- Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian.">To Timothy,</a> <a href="/greek/27.htm" title="27: agapētō (Adj-DNS) -- From agapao; beloved.">my beloved</a> <a href="/greek/5043.htm" title="5043: teknō (N-DNS) -- A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.">child:</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: Charis (N-NFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">Grace,</a> <a href="/greek/1656.htm" title="1656: eleos (N-NNS) -- Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion.">mercy,</a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnē (N-NFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">and peace</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patros (N-GMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">the Father</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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.">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/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord.</a> 3I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.…<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="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a> To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/titus/1-4.htm">Titus 1:4</a> To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a> 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. <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Philippians 2:22</a> But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel. <a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Acts 16:1-3</a> Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father. / The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him. / Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:2</a> We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, <a href="/1_corinthians/4-14.htm">1 Corinthians 4:14-15</a> I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children. / Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1-2</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: / Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Romans 1:7</a> To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/galatians/1-3.htm">Galatians 1:3</a> Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/ephesians/1-2.htm">Ephesians 1:2</a> Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/colossians/1-2.htm">Colossians 1:2</a> To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. <a href="/philemon/1-3.htm">Philemon 1:3</a> Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm">1 Peter 1:2</a> according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. <a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a> ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.Timothy.<a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a> Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.<a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a> Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.<a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">Philippians 4:1</a> Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.Grace.<a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Romans 1:7</a> To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/6-2.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">Child</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-1.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-8.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/colossians/4-14.htm">Dearly-Loved</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-21.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-20.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-20.htm">Timothy</a> <a href="/colossians/4-14.htm">Well-Loved</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">Child</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/titus/3-15.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Dearly-Loved</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-18.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Timothy</a> <a href="/psalms/55-13.htm">Well-Loved</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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Timothy was a young pastor in Ephesus, a city known for its temple to Artemis and a hub of early Christian activity. Paul’s mentorship of Timothy is evident throughout the New Testament, highlighting the importance of discipleship. This phrase reflects the personal nature of the epistle and the trust Paul places in Timothy to carry on his work. The term "beloved child" underscores the spiritual bond and the nurturing role Paul played in Timothy's faith journey, reminiscent of Elijah and Elisha's relationship in the Old Testament.Grace, mercy, and peace: These three blessings are common in Paul’s epistles, but the inclusion of "mercy" is unique to the letters to Timothy and Titus. "Grace" refers to the unmerited favor of God, foundational to Christian salvation. "Mercy" emphasizes God's compassion and forgiveness, essential for a leader facing challenges. "Peace" signifies the inner tranquility that comes from reconciliation with God, a vital quality for Timothy amidst the pressures of ministry. These blessings are not just formalities but are deeply rooted in the Hebrew concept of "shalom," encompassing wholeness and well-being.from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord: This phrase affirms the divine source of the blessings, emphasizing the unity and co-equality of the Father and the Son. The early church faced numerous heresies, and this statement reinforces orthodox Christology, affirming Jesus' divinity and lordship. The dual mention of God the Father and Christ Jesus highlights the Trinitarian belief foundational to Christian doctrine. The use of "our Lord" indicates a shared faith and allegiance among believers, echoing the Shema's call to love the Lord with all one's heart, soul, and strength, now understood in the light of Christ's revelation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle and author of the letter, writing from prison in Rome. He is a spiritual father to Timothy and is imparting wisdom and encouragement. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young pastor and protégé of Paul, serving in Ephesus. He is the recipient of this letter and is considered by Paul as his "beloved child" in the faith. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The first person of the Trinity, from whom grace, mercy, and peace are extended. 4. <a href="/topical/c/christ_jesus_our_lord.htm">Christ Jesus our Lord</a> The second person of the Trinity, through whom believers receive grace, mercy, and peace. 5. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> The city where Timothy is believed to be ministering at the time of receiving this letter. It was a major center of early Christianity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_parenthood.htm">Spiritual Parenthood</a> Paul’s reference to Timothy as his "beloved child" highlights the importance of spiritual mentorship and discipleship in the Christian faith. Believers are encouraged to seek and nurture such relationships. <a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_grace,_mercy,_and_peace.htm">The Blessing of Grace, Mercy, and Peace</a> These three gifts are central to the Christian experience. Grace is the unmerited favor of God, mercy is His compassion in action, and peace is the result of a reconciled relationship with God. <a href="/topical/t/the_source_of_our_blessings.htm">The Source of Our Blessings</a> The greeting reminds us that grace, mercy, and peace come from God the Father and Christ Jesus. This underscores the divine origin of our spiritual blessings and the unity of the Father and the Son. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_encouragement.htm">The Role of Encouragement</a> Paul’s words are meant to encourage Timothy in his ministry. Encouragement is a vital part of Christian fellowship and leadership. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_sound_doctrine.htm">The Importance of Sound Doctrine</a> As Paul writes to Timothy, he emphasizes the need for sound teaching and doctrine, which is foundational for a healthy church and personal faith.<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/can_childbearing_lead_to_salvation.htm">Is salvation possible through childbearing?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_main_themes_of_2_timothy.htm">What are the main themes of 2 Timothy?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_claudia_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Claudia mentioned in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_2_timothy.htm">Who is the author of 2 Timothy?</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>(2) To Timothy, my dearly beloved son.--More accurately, (my) beloved son. The words used in the address of the First Epistle were "my own son" (??????? ??????). The change in the words was probably owing to St. Paul's feeling that, in spite of his earnest request for Timothy to come to him with all speed, these lines were in reality his farewell to his trusted friend and more than son, hence the loving word.Grace, mercy, and peace . . .--See Notes on <a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm" title="To Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.">1Timothy 1:2</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Beloved child for dearly beloved son, A.V.; peace for and peace, A.V. My beloved child. In <a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a> (as in <a href="/titus/1-4.htm">Titus 1:4</a>) it is "my true child," or "my own son," A.V. The idea broached by some commentators, that this variation in expression marks some change in St. Paul's confidence in Timothy, seems utterly unfounded. The exhortations to boldness and courage which follow were the natural results of the danger in which St. Paul's own life was, and the depression of spirits caused by the desertion of many friends (<a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10-16</a>). St. Paul, too, knew that the time was close at hand when Timothy, still young, would no longer have him to lean upon and look up to, and therefore would prepare him for it; and possibly he may have seen some symptoms of weakness in Timothy's character, which made him anxious, as appears, indeed, in the course of this Epistle. Grace, etc. (so <a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a>; <a href="/titus/1-4.htm">Titus 1:4</a>, A.V.; 2 John 3). Jude has "mercy, peace, and love." The salutation in <a href="/ephesians/1-2.htm">Ephesians 1:2</a> is "grace and peace," as also in <a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Romans 1:7</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-3.htm">1 Corinthians 1:3</a>, and elsewhere in St. Paul's Epistles, and in <a href="/revelation/1-4.htm">Revelation 1:4</a>. <a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/1-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>To Timothy, Τιμοθέῳ (Timotheō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5095.htm">Strong's 5095: </a> Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian. [my] beloved ἀγαπητῷ (agapētō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_27.htm">Strong's 27: </a> From agapao; beloved. child: τέκνῳ (teknō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5043.htm">Strong's 5043: </a> A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. Grace, Χάρις (Charis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. mercy, ἔλεος (eleos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1656.htm">Strong's 1656: </a> Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion. [and] peace εἰρήνη (eirēnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. 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. [the] Father Πατρὸς (Patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. 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. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord. Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. 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