1 Timothy 1:1-2·~1 min
Paul’s Greeting to Timothy
Paul introduces himself as an apostle of Christ Jesus by divine command and addresses Timothy as his true child in the faith. He speaks grace, mercy, and peace over him from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
P1aul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2To Timothy, my true child in the faith:
Section summaryPaul writes as an apostle appointed by God our Savior and Christ Jesus our hope, and he addresses Timothy as his true child in the faith. The greeting is brief, but it sets the letter inside affection, authority, mercy, and peace.
Role in the chapterThis opening section establishes both the personal bond and the apostolic authority behind the instructions that follow.