2 Timothy 1:1-4

2 Timothy 1:1-4

[1] Paul,  an apostle  of Jesus  Christ  by  the will  of God,  according to  the promise  of life  which  is in  Christ  Jesus,  [2] To Timothy,  my dearly beloved  son:  Grace,  mercy,  and peace,  from  God  the Father  and  Christ  Jesus  Lord.  [3] I thank  God,  whom  I serve  from  my forefathers  with  pure  conscience,  that  without ceasing  I have  remembrance  of  in  prayers  night  and  day;  [4] Greatly desiring  tears,  that  I may be filled  with joy;