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New Testament2 Timothy · Chapter 1

2 Timothy 1:1

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 1:1 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

2 Timothy 1:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

2 Timothy 1:1 — KJV

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

2 Timothy 1:1 (KJV)

2 Timothy 1:1 in Context — About the Book of 2 Timothy

2 Timothy is Paul's last letter, written on death row — a father's final charge to his son in the faith. Fan your gift into flame; God gave a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear. All Scripture is God-breathed. I have fought the good fight; I have kept the faith.

No spirit of fearFinishing wellGod-breathed ScriptureEnduring hardshipPassing the torch
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Cross-References for 2 Timothy 1:1

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;

Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus

Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)

Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 1:1: paul, apostle, jesus

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey