1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,

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Hebrews 9:15, Hebrews 9:15, John 17:3, John 17:3, John 10:28

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

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2 Timothy 2:1, 2 Timothy 2:1, 1 Timothy 1:2, 1 Timothy 1:2, Acts 16:1

3I thank God, whom I serve as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience. How unceasing is my memory of you in my petitions, night and day

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Romans 1:8, Romans 1:9, Romans 1:8, Romans 1:9, Hebrews 13:8

4longing to see you, remembering your tears, that I may be filled with joy;

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2 Timothy 4:9, 2 Timothy 4:9, Philippians 1:8, 1 Thessalonians 2:17, 1 Thessalonians 3:1

5having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in you; which lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and, I am persuaded, in you also.

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1 Timothy 1:5, 1 Timothy 1:5, Acts 16:1, Acts 16:1, 1 Timothy 4:6

6For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

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1 Timothy 4:14, 1 Timothy 4:14, 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Peter 4:11, 1 Peter 4:10

7For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

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Romans 8:15, Romans 8:15, 1 John 4:18, 1 John 4:18, Galatians 5:22

8Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship for the Good News according to the power of God,

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Romans 1:16, Romans 1:16, Mark 8:38, Mark 8:38, 1 Peter 4:13

9who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

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Ephesians 2:8, Ephesians 2:9, Ephesians 2:8, Ephesians 2:9, Titus 3:4

10but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the Good News.

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1 John 1:2, 1 John 1:2, Romans 16:26, Romans 16:26, 1 Corinthians 15:26

11For this, I was appointed as a proclaimer, an apostle, and a teacher.

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1 Timothy 2:7, 1 Timothy 2:7, Ephesians 3:7, Ephesians 3:8, Ephesians 3:7

12For this cause I also suffer these things. Yet I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed to him against that day.

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2 Timothy 1:8, 2 Timothy 1:8, Jude 1:24, Jude 1:24, 1 Peter 4:19

13Hold the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

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Titus 1:9, Titus 1:9, 2 Timothy 3:14, 2 Timothy 3:14, Philippians 4:9

14That good thing which was committed to you, guard through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

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John 14:17, John 14:17, Romans 8:13, Romans 8:13, 1 Timothy 6:20

15This you know, that all who are in Asia turned away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

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2 Timothy 4:16, Philippians 2:21, 2 Timothy 4:16, Philippians 2:21, Acts 19:10

16May the Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain,

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2 Timothy 4:19, 2 Timothy 4:19, Philemon 1:20, Ephesians 6:20, Philemon 1:7

17but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me

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Acts 28:30, Acts 28:31, Acts 28:30, Acts 28:31

18(the Lord grant to him to find the Lord's mercy in that day); and in how many things he served at Ephesus, you know very well.

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Hebrews 6:10, Hebrews 6:10, 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 1:12, 1 Timothy 1:3