Chapter 1 - Paul's charge to Timothy

1 Paul (an apostle of Iesus, Christ) by the commandment of God (our Saviour) and Lord Iesus (Christ) which is our hope;

2 Unto Timothy (my own son) in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God (our Father) and Iesus (Christ) our Lord.

3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus[1], when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies (which minister questions) rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

5 Now the end (of the commandment) is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

6 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;

7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;[2]

9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but; 

for the lawless and disobedient, 

for the ungodly and 

for sinners, 

for unholy and profane, 

for murderers (of fathers) and murderers (of mothers), 

for manslayers,

10 For whoremongers, 

for them that defile themselves with mankind, 

for menstealers, 

for liars, 

for perjured persons, 

and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

11 According to the glorious gospel (of the blessed God) which was committed to my trust.

12 And I thank Christ Iesus (our Lord) who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

13 Who was before; 

a blasphemer, and 

a persecutor, and 

injurious: 

but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

14 And the grace (of our Lord) was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Iesus.

15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Iesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Iesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

17 Now unto; 

the King eternal, 

immortal, 

invisible,[3] 

the only wise God, 

be honour and glory for ever and ever.

Amen.

18 This 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;

19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

20 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

Chapter 2

1. note: which in Asia; read: Revelation 1:11;  2:1

2. Read: Revelation 2:1-7;  Definitions: Nicolaitans - The doctrine of the Nicolaitans appears to have been a form of antinomianism, which makes the fatal mistake that man can freely partake in sin because the Law (of God) is no longer binding. 

3. Read: Nag Hammadi - The Secret Book of John