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◄ 2 Timothy 1:1►

New International Version
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,

New Living Translation
This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I have been sent out to tell others about the life he has promised through faith in Christ Jesus.

English Standard Version
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus,

Berean Standard Bible
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

Berean Literal Bible
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus bythe will of God, according tothe promise of life in Christ Jesus,

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

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

New American Standard Bible
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

NASB 1995
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

NASB 1977
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

Legacy Standard Bible
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

Amplified Bible
Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed) by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,

Christian Standard Bible
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, for the sake of the promise of life in Christ Jesus:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, for the promise of life in Christ Jesus:

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

Contemporary English Version
From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus. God himself chose me to be an apostle, and he gave me the promised life that Jesus Christ makes possible.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will-a will that contains Christ Jesus' promise of life.

Good News Translation
From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will, sent to proclaim the promised life which we have in union with Christ Jesus--

International Standard Version
From: Paul, an apostle of the Messiah Jesus by God's will in keeping with the promise of life that is in the Messiah Jesus.

NET Bible
From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

New Heart English Bible
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,

Webster's Bible Translation
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

Weymouth New Testament
Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God, for proclaiming the promise of the Life which is in Christ Jesus:

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

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

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, according to a promise of life that [is] in Christ Jesus,

Berean Literal Bible
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus bythe will of God, according tothe promise of life in Christ Jesus,

Young's Literal Translation
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, according to a promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,

Smith's Literal Translation
Paul, the sent of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of life, which is in Christ Jesus.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, in accord with the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,

New American Bible
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God for the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

New Revised Standard Version
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, for the sake of the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God and by the promise of life which is in Jesus Christ,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Paulus, an Apostle of Yeshua The Messiah, by the will of God, and by The Promise of life, which is in Yeshua The Messiah,

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of life, which is in Christ Jesus,

Godbey New Testament
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, according to the commandment of life which is in Christ Jesus,

Haweis New Testament
PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,

Mace New Testament
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, appointed by God to declare the promise, which Jesus Christ has made of eternal life;

Weymouth New Testament
Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God, for proclaiming the promise of the Life which is in Christ Jesus:

Worrell New Testament
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus throughthe will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

Worsley New Testament
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Paul's Greeting to Timothy
1Paul,an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,2To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.…

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Cross References

Acts 9:15
“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.

Romans 1:1
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God—

1 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,

Galatians 1:1
Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead—

Ephesians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Colossians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

1 Timothy 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,

Titus 1:1
Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,

1 Corinthians 9:1-2
Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you yourselves not my workmanship in the Lord? / Even if I am not an apostle to others, surely I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:

Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.

2 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

1 Peter 1:1
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen

2 Peter 1:1
Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:

Treasury of Scripture

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

an.

Romans 1:1
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, calledto be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

2 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothyour brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

the promise.

John 5:24,39,40
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life…

John 6:40,54
And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day…

John 10:28
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall anyman pluck them out of my hand.

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2 Timothy 1

1.Paul's love to Timothy, and unfeigned confidence in Timothy himself, his mother, and grandmother.
6.He is exhorted to stir up the gift of God which was in him;
8.to be steadfast and patient in persecution;
13.and to persist in the form and truth of that doctrine which he had learned of him.
15.Phygellus and Hermogenes, and such like, are noted, and Onesiphorus is highly commended.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus
Paul identifies himself as an apostle, a term meaning "one who is sent." This title affirms his authority and mission, which were directly given by Christ Jesus. Paul's apostleship is unique as he was not one of the original twelve disciples but was called by Jesus on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:3-6). His role as an apostle is crucial in establishing the early church and spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles (Romans 11:13). This designation underscores his divine commission and the authenticity of his teachings.

by the will of God
Paul emphasizes that his apostleship is not self-appointed but is by the will of God. This phrase highlights the sovereignty of God in calling and equipping individuals for His purposes. It reflects the biblical theme that God chooses and empowers His servants (Jeremiah 1:5,Galatians 1:15-16). This divine will assures the readers of the legitimacy and divine backing of Paul's ministry.

according to the promise of life
The "promise of life" refers to the eternal life offered through the Gospel. This promise is a central theme in Paul's writings, emphasizing the hope and assurance believers have in Christ (Titus 1:2, 1 John 2:25). It contrasts with the temporal nature of earthly life and points to the eternal inheritance awaiting believers. This promise is rooted in the resurrection of Jesus, which guarantees life beyond death (1 Corinthians 15:20-22).

in Christ Jesus
The phrase "in Christ Jesus" signifies the believer's union with Christ, a foundational concept in Pauline theology. This union is the source of spiritual life and blessings (Ephesians 1:3). It denotes a personal relationship with Jesus, where believers are incorporated into His body, the Church (1 Corinthians 12:27). This connection is essential for understanding the transformative power of the Gospel and the new identity believers receive in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Persons / Places / Events

1.Paul
The author of the letter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. He was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles.

2.Christ Jesus
The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and the Savior of humanity.

3.God
The sovereign deity in Christian belief, who calls and commissions individuals for His purposes.

4.Timothy
Although not mentioned in this specific verse, Timothy is the recipient of the letter. He was a young pastor and a close companion of Paul.

5.Promise of Life
Refers to the eternal life promised through faith in Jesus Christ, a central theme in Christian doctrine.

Teaching Points

Divine Calling
Paul’s apostleship was not self-appointed but was by the will of God. This teaches us about the importance of recognizing and submitting to God’s calling in our own lives.

Identity in Christ
Paul identifies himself first and foremost as an apostle of Christ Jesus. Our primary identity should also be rooted in our relationship with Christ.

Promise of Life
The promise of life in Christ is central to the Christian faith. It is a reminder of the hope and assurance we have in Jesus, encouraging us to live with an eternal perspective.

Faithfulness in Ministry
Paul’s commitment to his calling serves as an example of faithfulness in ministry, encouraging us to persevere in our own spiritual responsibilities.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of 2 Timothy 1:1?

2.How does Paul's apostleship by God's will inspire your personal calling today?

3.What does "promise of life in Christ Jesus" mean for your daily walk?

4.How can Paul's greeting in 2 Timothy 1:1 guide your prayers for others?

5.Connect Paul's authority in 2 Timothy 1:1 with other New Testament apostolic writings.

6.How does understanding Paul's mission impact your role in sharing the Gospel?

7.What does 2 Timothy 1:1 reveal about Paul's authority as an apostle of Christ Jesus?

8.How does 2 Timothy 1:1 establish the purpose of Paul's letter to Timothy?

9.Why is the concept of God's will significant in 2 Timothy 1:1?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 1?

11.In 2 Timothy 1:1, how can we be certain Paul actually wrote these words, given disputes over the letter’s authenticity?

12.Who is the author of 2 Timothy?

13.Who is the author of 2 Timothy?

14.1 Timothy 2:11-12: Why does this passage restrict women from teaching or having authority, and how does that align with broader biblical teachings on equality?

What Does 2 Timothy 1:1 Mean

Paul

- As soon as the letter opens, we meet “Paul.” His name carries a testimony of transformation—from persecutor to preacher (Acts 9:1-15;1 Timothy 1:12-16).

- Paul’s background as a Roman citizen and former Pharisee reminds us that God can redeem any past for His purposes (Philippians 3:4-8).

An apostle of Christ Jesus

- “Apostle” signals an authorized messenger sent with Christ’s own authority (Galatians 1:1;Romans 1:1).

- Paul’s apostleship isn’t self-appointed; it anchors the letter in divine authority, urging Timothy—and us—to listen carefully (1 Corinthians 9:1-2).

- Practical takeaway: Submitting to the apostles’ teaching means placing Scripture above personal opinion (Acts 2:42).

By the will of God

- Paul’s role is “by the will of God,” not personal ambition (Ephesians 1:1).

- His conversion story inActs 9:15 shows God’s deliberate choice: “This man is My chosen instrument”.

- When God calls, He equips (2 Corinthians 3:5-6). Our ministries—big or small—rest on the same foundation of God’s sovereign will (1 Peter 4:10-11).

According to the promise of life

- Paul serves “according to the promise of life,” spotlighting the gospel’s heartbeat: eternal life (John 3:16;1 John 2:25).

- “Promise” assures certainty; it’s God’s guarantee, not human wishful thinking (Titus 1:2).

- The phrase fuels Paul’s endurance, even while writing from prison (2 Timothy 2:8-10). Knowing life is promised keeps us steady in trials (Romans 8:18).

In Christ Jesus

- All blessings flow “in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 1:3). Union with Him is the location of the promised life (2 Corinthians 5:17).

- Outside Christ there’s no true life; inside Him there’s no condemnation (Romans 8:1).

- Our identity shifts from self-centered to Christ-centered, shaping how we think, speak, and serve (Colossians 3:3-4).

summary

2 Timothy 1:1 positions Paul as Christ’s commissioned messenger, chosen by God, energized by the certain promise of eternal life, and rooted entirely in Christ Jesus. The verse grounds the entire letter in divine authority and hope, reminding us that the same Lord who called Paul calls us to trust His Word, rest in His promise, and live out our union with Christ every day.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(1)Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will ofGod.--As in the Epistles to the Corinthians, the Ephesians, and Colossians, he ascribes his apostleship to the sovereign will and election of God. Apart from any merit or work of his own, God chose him for the office. He neither aspired to it nor wished for it. The reference to the Almighty will in this Epistle is singularly in harmony with the spirit of calm resignation which breathes through it. It was that sovereign will which chose him as an Apostle, which guided him all through that eventful life of his, and which brought him to the prison of the Caesar, where, face to face with death, he wrote this last letter to his friend and disciple Timothy.

According to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus.--The Greek word rendered "according to" should here be translated"for the promise of life." This preposition here denotes the object or intention of his appointment as apostle, which was to make known, to publish abroad, the promise of eternal life. Almost the first words of an Epistle, written evidently under the expectation ofdeath,dwell upon the promise oflife--the life which knows no ending--the life in Christ. The central point of all Evangelical preaching was the true, blessed life eternal, that life which, in the person of the Redeemer, was revealed to man, and which, through the Redeemer, is offered to the sinner.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 1. -Christ Jesus forJesus Christ, A.V. and T.R.;the life forlife, A.V. The life is a little clearer thanlife, as showing that "life" (not "promise") is the antecedent to "which."According to the promise denotes the subject matter with which, as an apostle, he had to deal, viz. the promise of eternal life in Christ Jesus, and the end for which he was called, viz. to preach that promise (comp.Titus 1:2).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

Paul,
Παῦλος(Paulos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3972:Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.

an apostle
ἀπόστολος(apostolos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 652:From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.

of Christ
Χριστοῦ(Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547:Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦ(Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

by
διὰ(dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

[the] will
θελήματος(thelēmatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 2307:An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.

of God,
Θεοῦ(Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

according to
κατ’(kat’)
Preposition
Strong's 2596:A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

[the] promise
ἐπαγγελίαν(epangelian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1860:A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.

of life
ζωῆς(zōēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2222:Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.

in
ἐν(en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

Christ
Χριστῷ(Christō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547:Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

Jesus,
Ἰησοῦ(Iēsou)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

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