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2 Timothy 1:1
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Greetings from Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am an apostle because God wanted me to be. God sent me to tell people about the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus.
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,
Paul an Apostle of Iesu Christ by the will of God to preache the promes of lyfe which lyfe is in Christ Iesu.
Sha'ul, an apostle of Yeshua the Messiah through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Messiah Yeshua,
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,
From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God. God sent me to tell about the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus.
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus,
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of eternal life,
Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God, for proclaiming the promise of the Life which is in Christ Jesus:
Poul, apostle of Jhesu Crist, bi the wille of God, bi the biheest of lijf that is in Crist Jhesu,
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,
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.
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,
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,
Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the purpose of God, in the hope of the life which is in Christ Jesus,
From: Sha'ul, an emissary of the Messiah Yeshua by God's will, which holds forth a promise of life through being united with Messiah Yeshua
Paul, apostle of Jesus Christ by God's will, according to promise of life, the [life] which [is] in Christ Jesus,
PAULOS, an apostle of Jeshu Meshiha by the will of Aloha, and on account of the promise of life which is in Jeshu Meshiha,
PAUL, a legate of Jesus the Messiah by the pleasure of God, according to the promise of life which is in Jesus the Messiah;
Paul an Apostle of Iesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life, which is in Christ Iesus,
This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I have been sent out to tell others about the life he has promised through faith in Christ Jesus.
This letter is from Paul, a missionary of Jesus Christ. God has sent me to tell that He has promised life that lasts forever through Christ Jesus.
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, for the sake of the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,
Paul an Apostle of Iesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promesse of life which is in Christ Iesus,
PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God and by the promise of life which is in Jesus Christ,
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, through the will of God, - according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus; -
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus:
Paul an Apostle of Iesus Christe by the wyll of God, according to the promise of lyfe, which is in Christ Iesus,
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—
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, for the sake of the promise of life in Christ Jesus:
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, according to a promise of life that [is] in Christ Jesus,
Paul an Apostle of Iesus Christ, by the wyll of God, to preach the promes of ye life which is in Christ Iesu.
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, appointed by God to declare the promise, which Jesus Christ has made of eternal life;
I, Paul, am on special assignment for Christ, carrying out God's plan laid out in the Message of Life by Jesus. I write this to you, Timothy, the son I love so much. All the best from our God and Christ be yours!
From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise of life in Christ Jesus,
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ [fn] by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
I, Paul, a cowboy for Christ, chosen by God, gather the lost and bring back those who have strayed away by telling others of the life promised to those who put their faith in Jesus.
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
an: Romans 1:1, 2 Corinthians 1:1
the promise: John 5:24, John 5:39, John 5:40, John 6:40, John 6:54, John 10:28, John 17:3, Romans 5:21, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Ephesians 3:6, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 9:15, 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Peter 1:4, 1 John 2:25, 1 John 5:11-13
Reciprocal: Acts 22:14 - hath Galatians 1:1 - but Galatians 3:22 - that Colossians 3:4 - our 2 Timothy 1:10 - and hath
Cross-References
At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from wise and intelligent people and have revealed them to infants.Psalm 8:2; Matthew 16:17; Luke 10:21; 1 Corinthians 1:19,27; 2:8; 2 Corinthians 3:14;">[xr]
For those days will be a time of suffering,tribulation">[fn] a kind that has not happened from the beginning of the creation that God made until now and certainly will never happen again.Daniel 9:26; 12:1; Joel 2:2; Matthew 24:21;">[xr]
When they heard this, they all raised their voices to God and said, "Master, you made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them.2 Kings 19:15;">[xr]
"Men, why are you doing this? We are merely human beings with natures like your own. We are telling you the good news to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them.Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 12:21; 1 Kings 16:13; Psalm 33:6; 146:6; Jeremiah 14:22; Amos 2:4; Acts 10:26; 1 Corinthians 8:4; 1 Thessalonians 1:9; James 5:17; Revelation 14:7; 19:10;">[xr]
For all things are from him, by him, and for him. Glory belongs to him forever! Amen.1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 1:5; Colossians 1:16; 1 Timothy 1:17; 2 Timothy 4:18; Hebrews 13:21; 1 Peter 5:11; 2 Peter 3:18; Jude 1:25; Revelation 1:6;">[xr]
yet for us there is only one God, the Father, from whom everything came into being and for whom we live. And there is only one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom everything came into being and through whom we live.Malachi 2:10; John 1:3; 13:13; Acts 2:36; 17:28; Romans 11:36; 1 Corinthians 12:3; Ephesians 4:5-6; Philippians 2:11; Colossians 1:6; Hebrews 1:2;">[xr]
and help everyone see how this secret, which was hidden for ages in God who created all things, has been at work.Psalm 33:6; John 1:3; Romans 16:25; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 1:9; 3:3; 3:5; Colossians 1:16,26; Hebrews 1:2;">[xr]
has in these last days spoken to us by a Son whom he appointed to be the heir of everything and through whom he also made the universe.[xr]
After all, every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.Ephesians 2:10; 3:9; Hebrews 1:2;">[xr]
But they deliberately ignore the fact that long ago the heavens existed and the earth was formed by God's word out of water and with water,Genesis 1:6,9; Psalm 24:2; 33:6; 136:6; Colossians 1:17; Hebrews 11:3;">[xr]
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ,.... Not of men, nor by men, but by Jesus Christ, from whom he was sent; by whom he was qualified; in whose name he came, and ministered; and whom he preached. Of his name Paul, and of his office, as an apostle,
:- into which office he came
by the will of God; not by the will of man, no, not of the best of men, of James, Cephas, or John, or any of the other apostles; nor by his own will, he did not thrust himself into this office, or take this honour upon himself; nor was it owing to any merits of his, which he always disclaims, but to the will and grace of God; it was by the secret determining will of God, that he was from all eternity separated unto the Gospel of Christ; and it was by the revealed will of God to the church, that he, with Barnabas, was set apart to the ministry of the word; see Romans 1:1.
According to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus; or "with respect unto it"; this points at the sum and substance, or subject matter, and end of his apostleship, for which this grace was given to him, which was to publish the free promise of life and salvation by Jesus Christ. By "life" here is meant, not this corporeal life, which, and a continuation of it, were promised in the covenant of works, on condition of man's obedience to it; but eternal life, the promise of which is a free promise made by God, of his own free sovereign will and pleasure, in the covenant of grace, from everlasting; and is an absolute and unconditional one, not at all depending upon the works of the law, or obedience to it; see Romans 14:16 and this promise is "in Christ", in whom all the promises are yea and arisen: for it was made before the world began, Titus 1:2 when the persons on whose account it was made were not in actual being; but Christ, their head and representative, then existed; and to him it was given, and into his hands was it put for them, where it is sure to all the seed; and not only the promise, but the life itself is in him, and which is here intended. Christ, as Mediator, asked it of his Father for all his people, and he gave it to him, where it is hid safe and secure. Christ is the Prince or author of life; he is the procuring cause of it; he was sent, and came, that his sheep might have it; he gave his flesh, his human nature for it; and by his sufferings and death removed all obstructions which sin had thrown in the way, and opened the way for their enjoyment of it; and he is the giver of it to as many as the Father has given him; nor is it to be had in any other way, or of any other; but of him; and it lies in the knowledge of him, communion with him, and conformity to him. Now it is the business, of Gospel ministers, not to direct persons to work for life, or to seek to obtain eternal life by their own works of righteousness, but to hold forth the word of life, or to show men the way of life and salvation by Christ alone.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, - See the notes at Romans 1:1.
By the will of God - Called to be an apostle in accordance with the divine will and purpose; see the notes at Galatians 1:1.
According to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus - In accordance with the great promise of eternal life through the Saviour; that is, he was called to be an apostle to carry out the great purpose of human salvation; compare Ephesians 3:6. God has made a promise of life to mankind through faith in the Lord Jesus, and it was with reference to this that he was called to the apostleship.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO TIMOTHY.
Chronological Notes relative to this Epistle.
-Year of the Constantinopolitan era of the world, or that used by the Byzantine historians, 5573.
-Year of the Alexandrian era of the world, 5567.
-Year of the Antiochian era of the world, 5557.
-Year of the Julian period, 4775.
-Year of the world, according to Archbishop Usher, 4069
-Year of the world, according to Eusebius, in his Chronicon, 4293.
-Year of the minor Jewish era of the world, or that in common use, 3825.
-Year of the Greater Rabbinical era of the world, 4424.
-Year from the Flood, according to Archbishop Usher, and the English Bible, 2413.
-Year of the Cali yuga, or Indian era of the Deluge, 3167.
-Year of the era of Iphitus, or since the first commencement of the Olympic games, 1005.
-Year of the era of Nabonassar, king of Babylon, 812.
-Year of the CCXIth Olympiad, 1.
-Year from the building of Rome, according to Fabius Pictor, 812.
-Year from the building of Rome, according to Frontinus, 816.
-Year from the building of Rome, according to the Fasti Capitolini, 817.
-Year from the building of Rome, according to Varro, which was that most generally used, 818.
-Year of the era of the Seleucidae, 377.
-Year of the Caesarean era of Antioch, 113.
-Year of the Julian era, 110.
-Year of the Spanish era, 103.
-Year from the birth of Jesus Christ according to Archbishop Usher, 69
-Year of the vulgar era of Christ's nativity, 65 or 66.
-Year of Gessius Florus, governor of the Jews, 1.
-Year of Vologesus, king of the Parthians, 16.
-Year of L. C. Gallus, governor of Syria, 1.
-Year of Matthias, high priest of the Jews, 3.
-Year of the Dionysian period, or Easter Cycle, 66.
-Year of the Grecian Cycle of nineteen years, or Common Golden Number, 9; or the first after the third embolismic.
-Year of the Jewish Cycle of nineteen years, 6, or the second embolismic.
-Year of the Solar Cycle, 18.
-Dominical Letter, it being the first after the Bissextile, or Leap Year, F.
-Day of the Jewish Passover, according to the Roman computation of time, the VIIth of the ides of April, or, in our common mode of reckoning, the seventh of April, which happened on this year on the day after the Jewish Sabbath.
-Easter Sunday, the day after the ides of April, or the XVIIIth of the Calends of May, named by the Jews the 22d of Nisan or Abib, and by Europeans in general, the 14th of April.
-Epact, or age of the moon on the 22d of March, (the day of the earliest Easter Sunday possible,) 28.
-Epact, according to the present mode of computation, or the moon's age on New Year's day, or the Calends of January, 5.
-Monthly Epacts, or age of the moon on the Calends of each month respectively, (beginning with January,) 5, 7, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 14, 14.
-Number of Direction, or the number of days from the twenty-first of March to the Jewish Passover, 17.
-Year of the reign of Caius Tiberius Claudius Nero Caesar, the fifth Roman emperor computing from Augustus Caesar, 12.
-Roman Consuls, A. Licinius Nerva Silanus, and M. Vestinius Atticus; the latter of whom was succeeded by Anicius Cerealis, on July 1st.
Dr. Lardner and others suppose this epistle to have been written in A. D. 56, i.e. nine years earlier than is stated above. See the preface to the First Epistle to Timothy, where this point is largely considered, and also the general observations prefixed to the Acts of the Apostles.
CHAPTER I.
Paul's address to Timothy, and declaration of his affection for
him, 1-4.
His account of the piety of Timothy's mother and grandmother,
and the religious education they had given their son, 5.
He exhorts him to stir up the gift of God that is in him, and
not to be ashamed of the testimony of the Lord, 6-8.
How God has saved them that believe; and how Christ has brought
life and immortality to light by the Gospel, 9,10.
The apostle's call to preach it, and the persecutions which he
had been obliged in consequence to endure, 11, 12.
Timothy is exhorted to hold fast the form of sound words,
13, 14.
And is informed of the apostasy of several in Asia: and
particularly of Phygellus and Hermogenes, 15.
And of the great kindness of Onesiphorus to the apostle in his
imprisonment, 16-18.
NOTES ON CHAP. I.
Verse 2 Timothy 1:1. Paul an apostle — St. Paul at once shows his office, the authority on which he held it, and the end for which it was given him. He was an apostle - an extraordinary ambassador from heaven. He had his apostleship by the will of God - according to the counsel and design of God's infinite wisdom and goodness. And he was appointed that he might proclaim that eternal life which God had in view for mankind by the incarnation of his Son Jesus Christ, and which was the end of all the promises he had made to men, and the commandments he had delivered to all his prophets since the world began. The mention of this life was peculiarly proper in the apostle, who had now the sentence of death in himself, and who knew that he must shortly seal the truth with his blood. His life was hidden with Christ in God; and he knew that, as soon as he should be absent from the body, he should be present with the Lord. With these words he both comforted himself and his son Timothy.
