1. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of life, which is in Christ Jesus.
2. To Timothy my dearly beloved son, grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from Christ Jesus our Lord.
3. I give thanks to God, whom I serve from my forefathers with a pure conscience, that without ceasing, I have a remembrance of thee in my prayers, night and day.