1. Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, in accord with the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,
2. to Timothy, most beloved son. Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Lord.
3. I give thanks to God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience. For without ceasing I hold the remembrance of you in my prayers, night and day,
4. desiring to see you, recalling your tears so as to be filled with joy,