2 Timothy 1
Lutheran reading notes
In 2 Timothy chapter 1, the message of the gospel develops the theme of Paul’s final encouragement to remain faithful. Lutheran interpretation frequently emphasizes the proclamation of Christ, the distinction between law and gospel, and the promise of justification through faith.
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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,
2 Timothy 1:1 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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To Timothy, {my} dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, {and} peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
2 Timothy 1:2 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I thank God, whom I serve from {my} forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;
2 Timothy 1:3 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; {Greatly...: or, remembering thy tears, I greatly desire to see thee that}
2 Timothy 1:4 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
2 Timothy 1:5 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
2 Timothy 1:6 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
2 Timothy 1:8 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Who hath saved us, and called {us} with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
2 Timothy 1:9 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
2 Timothy 1:10 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
2 Timothy 1:11 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. {believed: or, trusted}
2 Timothy 1:12 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 1:13 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
2 Timothy 1:14 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
2 Timothy 1:15 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
2 Timothy 1:16 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found {me}.
2 Timothy 1:17 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.