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2 Timothy 1 :: Amplified Bible (AMP)

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Timothy Charged to Guard His Trust

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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,

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to Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

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I thank God, whom I worship and serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:4 - and as I recall your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:5 - I remember your sincere and unqualified faith [the surrendering of your entire self to God in Christ with confident trust in His power, wisdom and goodness, a faith] which first lived in [the heart of] your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am confident that it is in you as well.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:6 - That is why I remind you to [fn]fan into flame the gracious gift of God, [that inner fire—the special endowment] which is in you through the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination].

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:7 - For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].

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So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord or about me His prisoner, but with me take your share of suffering for the gospel [continue to preach regardless of the circumstances], in accordance with the power of God [for His power is invincible],

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:9 - for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:10 - but now [that extraordinary purpose and grace] has been fully disclosed and realized by us through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus who [through His incarnation and earthly ministry] abolished death [making it null and void] and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:11 - for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher [of this good news regarding salvation].

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:12 - This is why I suffer as I do. Still, I am not ashamed; for I know Him [and I am personally acquainted with Him] whom I have believed [with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in the truth of His deity], and I am persuaded [beyond any doubt] that He is able to guard that which I have entrusted to Him until [fn]that day [when I stand before Him].

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:13 - Keep and follow the pattern of sound teaching (doctrine) which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:14 - Guard [with greatest care] and keep unchanged, the treasure [that precious truth] which has been entrusted to you [that is, the good news about salvation through personal faith in Christ Jesus], through [the help of] the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

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You are aware of the fact that all who are in [the province of] Asia turned away and deserted me, Phygelus and Hermogenes among them.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:16 - The Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and showed me kindness [comforting and reviving me like fresh air] and he was not ashamed of my chains [for Christ’s sake];

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:17 - but [instead] when he reached Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me—

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:18 - the Lord grant to him that he may find mercy from the Lord on [fn]that [great] day. You know very well how many things he did for me and what a help he was at Ephesus [you know better than I can tell you].
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AMP Footnotes
In ancient times embers were kept slowly burning so that they could be fanned into flames when a fire was needed.
Also called the Day of Christ when Christians will be called to account for their actions (2 Cor 5:10).
See note v 12.
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