2 Timothy 1:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This is Paul writing — I'm Jesus Christ's apostle because God chose me for this, and I'm here because of the promise of real life that comes through Jesus.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Paul's not self-appointed — he's God-appointed with a message about the life Jesus offers.

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