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I am writing to you, Timothy. You are like my own child, and I love you very much.

I pray that God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord will continue to help you and be kind to you. I pray that they will give you peace in your mind.

Like my ancestors, I serve God in a good way, that I know is right. When I pray to God, at night and during the day, I always remember to pray for you. And I thank God for you. I remember how you wept when I said ‘goodbye’ to you. I want to see you again very much, so that I may be completely happy.

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To Timothy,(A) my dear son:(B)

Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.(C)

Thanksgiving

I thank God,(D) whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience,(E) as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.(F) Recalling your tears,(G) I long to see you,(H) so that I may be filled with joy.

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