1. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the command of God our Savior, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope,
2. To Timothy, my true son in the faith:Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
3. As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, continue to remain at Ephesus so that you might command some to teach no other doctrine,
4. nor pay attention to fables and endless genealogies, which cause debates rather than godly edifying, which is in faith.
5. Now the goal of this command is love from a pure heart, and from a good conscience, and from sincere faith.