Paul’s Greeting to Timothy
(2 Timothy 1:1–2)

1Paul (humble), an apostle (sent one) of Christ (the Anointed One) Jesus (YHWH saves) by the command of God {Theou} our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,

2To Timothy (honoring God), my true child in the faith:

Grace, mercy (compassion), and peace from God {Theou} the Father and Christ (the Anointed One) Jesus (YHWH saves) our Lord {kyriou}.

Correcting False Teachers
(Titus 1:10–16)

3As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus (appealing) to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines 4or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith \rather than the stewardship of God in faith/.a

5The goal of our instruction is the love {agapē} that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith. 6Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk. 7They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert.

8Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately. 9We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, 10for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders (for kidnappers)b and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching {didaskalia} 11that agrees with the glorious gospel (good news) of the blessed God {Theou}, with which I have been entrusted.

God’s Grace to Paul

12I thank Christ (the Anointed One) Jesus (YHWH saves) our Lord {Kyriō}, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service {diakonian}. 13I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy. 14And the grace of our Lord {Kyriou} overflowed to me, along with the faith and love {agapēs} that are in Christ (the Anointed One) Jesus (YHWH saves).

15This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ (the Anointed One) Jesus (YHWH saves) came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst. 16But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ (the Anointed One) Jesus (YHWH saves) might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life. 17Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God {Theō}, be honor and glory {doxa} forever \to the ages/ and ever. Amen.

18Timothy (honoring God), my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight, 19holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith. 20Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander (defending men), whom I have handed over to Satan (adversary) to be taught not to blaspheme.