Paul's Encouragement to Timothy to Be Faithful and Courageous in Ministry
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Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
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To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
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I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of you in my prayers night and day;