New International Version To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. New Living Translation I am writing to Timothy, my dear son. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace. English Standard Version To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Berean Standard Bible To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Berean Literal Bible To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. King James Bible To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. New King James Version To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. New American Standard Bible To Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. NASB 1995 To Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. NASB 1977 to Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Legacy Standard Bible To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Amplified Bible to Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Berean Annotated Bible To Timothy (honoring God), my beloved {agapētō} child: Grace, mercy (compassion), and peace from God {Theou} the Father and Christ (the Anointed One) Jesus (YHWH saves) our Lord {Kyriou}. Christian Standard Bible To Timothy, my dearly loved son. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Holman Christian Standard Bible To Timothy, my dearly loved son. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. American Standard Version to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Contemporary English Version 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! English Revised Version to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. GOD'S WORD® Translation To Timothy, my dear child. Good will, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Good News Translation To Timothy, my dear son: May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace. International Standard Version To: Timothy, my dear child. May grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Messiah Jesus our Lord be yours! NET Bible to Timothy, my dear child. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord! New Heart English Bible to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Webster's Bible Translation To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Weymouth New Testament To Timothy my dearly-loved child. May grace, mercy and peace be granted to you from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTo Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. World English Bible to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionto Timotheus, beloved child: Grace, kindness, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord! Berean Literal Bible To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Young's Literal Translation to Timotheus, beloved child: Grace, kindness, peace, from God the Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord! Smith's Literal Translation To Timothy, dearly beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo Timothy my dearly beloved son, grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from Christ Jesus our Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version to Timothy, most beloved son. Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Lord. New American Bible to Timothy, my dear child: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. New Revised Standard Version To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTo Ti-mo’the-us, a dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Jesus Christ our LORD. Aramaic Bible in Plain English To beloved son Timotheus: Grace, love and peace from God The Father and from our Lord Yeshua The Messiah. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentto Timothy my beloved son; grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord. Godbey New Testament to Timothy, my beloved child. Grace, mercy, peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. Haweis New Testament to Timothy, my beloved son: grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Mace New Testament to Timothy, my dear son, grace, mercy and peace from God the father, and from Jesus Christ our Lord. Weymouth New Testament To Timothy my dearly-loved child. May grace, mercy and peace be granted to you from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Worrell New Testament to Timothy, a beloved child: grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord. Worsley New Testament to Timothy my beloved son, grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, and from Christ Jesus our Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Paul's Greeting to Timothy1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, 2To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 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.… Cross References To Timothy, my beloved child: 1 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 4:17 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. Titus 1:4 To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. Grace, mercy, and peace 2 John 1:3 Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, will be with us in truth and love. Jude 1:2 Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. 2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1:2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 1:2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. Philippians 2:22 But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel. Acts 16:1-3 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. 1 Thessalonians 3:2 We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, 1 Corinthians 4:14-15 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. 2 Corinthians 1:1-2 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. Romans 1:7 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. Galatians 1:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, Treasury of Scripture To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Timothy. 1 Timothy 1:2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. Grace. Romans 1:7 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. Jump to Previous Beloved Child Christ Dear Dearly Dearly-Loved Grace Granted Jesus Kindness Mercy Peace Timotheus Timothy Well-LovedJump to Next Beloved Child Christ Dear Dearly Dearly-Loved Grace Granted Jesus Kindness Mercy Peace Timotheus Timothy Well-Loved2 Timothy 1 1. Paul's love to Timothy, and unfeigned confidence in Timothy himself, his mother, and grandmother.6. He is exhorted to stir up the gift of God which was in him; 8. to be steadfast and patient in persecution; 13. and to persist in the form and truth of that doctrine which he had learned of him. 15. Phygellus and Hermogenes, and such like, are noted, and Onesiphorus is highly commended. To Timothy, my beloved child: Paul writes to Timothy with the affection of a spiritual father for a son. Timothy had served alongside Paul in missionary work and was entrusted with difficult responsibilities in Ephesus, where false teaching threatened the church. The greeting reveals Paul’s confidence in Timothy and the close relationship formed through years of ministry. 1Ti 1:2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy… Grace, mercy, and peace Paul asks God to supply Timothy with grace for service, mercy amid weakness and opposition, and peace in the pressures of ministry. These blessings express God’s sustaining favor, compassionate help, and settled well-being for one called to lead faithfully. 2Jn 1:3 Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father… from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The blessings come from the Father and from Christ Jesus, who shares divine authority and reigns as Lord. Paul and Timothy stand under the same Lord, bound together in faith and service to Him. 1Co 1:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father… Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe 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. Timothy 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. God the Father The first person of the Trinity, from whom grace, mercy, and peace are extended. 4. Christ Jesus our Lord The second person of the Trinity, through whom believers receive grace, mercy, and peace. 5. Ephesus The city where Timothy is believed to be ministering at the time of receiving this letter. It was a major center of early Christianity. Teaching Points Spiritual ParenthoodPaul’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. The Blessing of Grace, Mercy, and Peace 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. The Source of Our Blessings 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. The Role of Encouragement Paul’s words are meant to encourage Timothy in his ministry. Encouragement is a vital part of Christian fellowship and leadership. The Importance of Sound Doctrine As Paul writes to Timothy, he emphasizes the need for sound teaching and doctrine, which is foundational for a healthy church and personal faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Timothy 1:2?2. How does Paul's greeting in 2 Timothy 1:2 reflect Christian love and mentorship? 3. What role does grace play in Paul's relationship with Timothy in this verse? 4. How can we extend "grace, mercy, and peace" to others in our lives? 5. How does 2 Timothy 1:2 connect with other Pauline greetings in the New Testament? 6. In what ways can we emulate Paul's encouragement to Timothy in our communities? 7. What is the significance of Paul's greeting to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:2? 8. How does 2 Timothy 1:2 reflect the relationship between Paul and Timothy? 9. Why does Paul emphasize grace, mercy, and peace in 2 Timothy 1:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 1? (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 1Timothy 1:2. Verse 2. - Beloved child for dearly beloved son, A.V.; peace for and peace, A.V. My beloved child. In 1 Timothy 1:2 (as in Titus 1:4) 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 (2 Timothy 4:10-16). 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 1 Timothy 1:2; Titus 1:4, A.V.; 2 John 3). Jude has "mercy, peace, and love." The salutation in Ephesians 1:2 is "grace and peace," as also in Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:3, and elsewhere in St. Paul's Epistles, and in Revelation 1:4. 2 Timothy 1:2 is more than a polite greeting. Paul addresses Timothy personally, affirms him lovingly, and pronounces a threefold blessing that flows from the Father and the Son. The verse models intimate discipleship, highlights the gospel’s core benefits—grace, mercy, peace—and anchors every aspect of ministry in the sufficiency of God Himself.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek To Timothy,Τιμοθέῳ (Timotheō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 5095: 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 Strong's 27: From agapao; beloved. child: τέκνῳ (teknō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. Grace, Χάρις (Charis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. mercy, ἔλεος (eleos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 1656: Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion. [and] peace εἰρήνη (eirēnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [the] Father Πατρὸς (Patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: 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 Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord. Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Additonal Resources 2 Timothy 1:2 Blue Letter Bible2 Timothy 1:2 Bible Gateway 2 Timothy 1:2 Bible.com 2 Timothy 1:2 NIV |
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