Now if Timothy comes, see to it that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also [do].

When these things were fulfilled, Paul resolved in his spirit, having gone through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome."

And having sent to Macedonia two of those who were ministering to him, Timothy and Erastus, he himself stayed on for a time in Asia.

Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your circumstances.

and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, in order to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith,

that no one should be disturbed by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed unto this.

For though you might have ten thousand tutors in Christ, yet [you do] not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.

To Timothy, a genuine child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

To Timothy, [my] beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Now furthermore what is required among the stewards, is that one be found faithful.

Now concerning virgins, I have no command of the Lord; but I give judgment, as having received mercy by the Lord to be faithful.

My servant Moses [is] not so; he is faithful in all My house.

A rash king shall fall into mischief, but a wise messenger shall deliver him.

"Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master appointed over his household, to give them food in due season?

"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'

"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'

But that you also may know my circumstances, and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make all things known to you;

just as also you learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you,

with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all the things [happening] here.

And the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be competent to teach others also.

Fear none of those things which you are about to suffer. Behold indeed, the devil is about to cast [some] of you into prison, so that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

"I know your works, and where you live, where Satan's throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith in the days in which Antipas was My faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan is dwelling.

Otherwise as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I command in all the churches.

Now I praise you, brothers, because you remember me in all things, and you hold fast the traditions just as I handed down to you.

But if anyone seems to be contentious, we have no such custom, nor do the churches of God.

Now concerning the collection which is for the saints, as I directed to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:

You however have carefully followed my doctrine, lifestyle, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance,

For God is not [the author] of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,