2 Timothy 1:2

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Τιμοθέῳ, ἀγαπητῷ τέκνῳ: Χάρις, ἔλεος, εἰρήνη ἀπὸ Θεοῦ Πατρὸς, καὶ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν.

Transliteration

To Timotheō, agapētō teknō: Charis, eleos, eirēnē from Theou Patros, and Christou Iēsou the Kyriou of us.

Grammar Details

*Timotheō*: dative, masculine, singular - indirect object/recipient
*agapētō*: dative, neuter, singular - attributive adjective
*teknō*: dative, neuter, singular - apposition to Timotheō
*Charis*: nominative, feminine, singular - subject (implied verb)
*eleos*: nominative, neuter, singular - subject (implied verb)
*eirēnē*: nominative, feminine, singular - subject (implied verb)
*Theou*: genitive, masculine, singular - source
*Patros*: genitive, masculine, singular - apposition to Theou
*Christou*: genitive, masculine, singular - source
*Iēsou*: genitive, masculine, singular - identification
*Kyriou*: genitive, masculine, singular - title/relationship
*hēmōn*: genitive, 1st person plural - possession

Word Meanings

*agapētō*: beloved/dear/cherished
*teknō*: child/offspring/disciple
*Charis*: grace/favor/kindness
*eleos*: mercy/compassion/pity
*eirēnē*: peace/harmony/tranquility
*Patros*: father/progenitor
*Kyriou*: lord/master/owner

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

5/5

Readability

2/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Ideal for

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Pastors and teachers
Serious Bible students
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Referenced Verses

1 Tim 1:2 : 2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
Acts 16:1 : 1 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:
Rom 1:7 : 7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Rom 12:19 : 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Phil 4:1 : 1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
2 Tim 2:1 : 1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Similar Verses (AI)

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1 Tim 1:1-3
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1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
2Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
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2 Cor 1:1-3
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1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:
2Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
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2 Thess 1:1-2
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1Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
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Eph 1:1-3
3 verses
85%
1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
2Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
Phil 1:1-3
3 verses
84%
1Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
2Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
3I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,
Titus 1:4
84%
4To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Phlm 1:1-4
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1Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,
2And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
3Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
1 Cor 1:3-4
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83%
3Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
4I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;
2 Tim 1:1
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1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
1 Thess 1:1-2
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1Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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2 John 1:3
82%
3Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
Gal 1:2-3
2 verses
80%
2And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:
3Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,
Col 1:1-3
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79%
1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,
2To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
2 Tim 1:3-4
2 verses
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3I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;
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2 Pet 1:1-2
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1Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:
2Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
2 Tim 2:1
76%
1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Eph 6:23-24
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23Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Rom 1:7
75%
7To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Tim 1:18
74%
18This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;
2 Thess 2:16
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16Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
2 Thess 1:12
72%
12That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Titus 1:1
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1Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
2 Thess 3:18
72%
18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.
Phlm 1:25
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Jude 1:2
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2Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.
1 Tim 1:14
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3 John 1:1-2
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1The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
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1 Thess 3:11
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1 Thess 3:2
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