1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; Many Bible Versions
2Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. Many Bible Versions
3As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, Many Bible Versions
4Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. Many Bible Versions
5Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: Many Bible Versions
6From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; Many Bible Versions
7Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. Many Bible Versions
8But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; Many Bible Versions
9Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, Many Bible Versions
10For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; Many Bible Versions
11According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. Many Bible Versions
12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; Many Bible Versions
13Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. Many Bible Versions
14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. Many Bible Versions
15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Many Bible Versions
16Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. Many Bible Versions
17Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. Many Bible Versions
18This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; Many Bible Versions
19Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: Many Bible Versions
20Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. Many Bible Versions