[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;