11 Paul , an apostle of Christ Jesus [1] by the will of God , according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus , 2 To Timothy , my beloved [2] son : Grace , mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord .
3 I thank God , whom I serve with a clear conscience [3]the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember e you in my [4]prayers night and day , 4 longing to see you, even as I recall your tears , so that I may be filled with joy . 5 [5]For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice , and I am sure that it is in you as well .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Timothy 1:1-5
Commentary on 2 Timothy 1:1-5
(Read 2 Timothy 1:1-5)
The promise of eternal life to believers in Christ Jesus, is the leading subject of ministers who are employed according to the will of God. The blessings here named, are the best we can ask for our beloved friends, that they may have peace with God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Whatever good we do, God must have the glory. True believers have in every age the same religion as to substance. Their faith is unfeigned; it will stand the trial, and it dwells in them as a living principle. Thus pious women may take encouragement from the success of Lois and Eunice with Timothy, who proved so excellent and useful a minister. Some of the most worthy and valuable ministers the church of Christ has been favoured with, have had to bless God for early religious impressions made upon their minds by the teaching of their mothers or other female relatives.