1. Paul, apostle of Jesus Christ by God's will, according to promise of life, the life which is in Christ Jesus,
2. to Timotheus, my beloved child: grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.
3. I am thankful to God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, how unceasingly I have the remembrance of thee in my supplications night and day,