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2 Timothy 1:2

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does 2 Timothy 1:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
2 Timothy 1:2 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Timothy 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,
2to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
3I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasing is my remembrance of thee in my supplications, night and day
4longing to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
5having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“To Timothy, my dearly beloved son, etc.] Not in a natural, but in a spiritual sense; and not on account of his being an instrument of his conversion, but by reason of that instruction in the doctrines of the Gospel which he gave him, it being usual to call disciples children; and he calls him so, because as a son, he, being young in years, served with him, and under him, as a father, in the Gospel of Christ; for whom he had a very great affection, on account of his having been a companion with him in his travels, and very useful to him in the ministry, and because of his singular and eminent gifts, great grace, religion, and holiness: Grace, mercy, and peace, etc. (see Gill on “<540102>1…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“my dearly beloved son--In Ti1 1:2, and Tit 1:4, written at an earlier period than this Epistle, the expression used is in the Greek, "my genuine son." ALFORD sees in the change of expression an intimation of an altered tone as to Timothy, more of mere love, and less of confidence, as though Paul saw m him a want of firmness, whence arose the need of his stirring up afresh the faith and grace in Him (Ti2 1:6). But this seems to me not justified by the Greek word agapetos, which implies the attachment of reasoning and choice, on the ground of merit in the one "beloved," not of merely instinctive love. See TRENCH [Greek Synonyms of the New Testament].”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“To Timothy, my dearly beloved son; - See the notes at 1 Timothy 1:2. Grace, mercy, and peace - see the notes at Romans 1:7. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Timothy: Ti1 1:2; Rom 12:19; Phi 4:1 Grace: Rom 1:7 2 Timothy 1:3”
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