1 Timotius 1:1-2

Salutation

1:1 From Paul, ¹  an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior ²  and of Christ Jesus our hope, 1:2 to Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!

1 Timotius 1:16

1:16 But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that ³  in me as the worst, ⁴  Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

[1:1]  ¹ tn Grk “Paul.” The word “from” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to indicate the sender of the letter.

[1:1]  ² sn God our Savior. Use of the title “Savior” for God the Father is characteristic of 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus. It occurs six times in these letters, but only twice elsewhere in the NT. However, it occurs commonly in the OT, especially in Isaiah. It emphasizes the Father as the initiator and source of salvation.

[1:16]  ³ tn Grk “but because of this I was treated with mercy, so that…”

[1:16]  ⁴ tn Grk “in me first,” making the connection with the last phrase of v. 15.