2 Timothy 1:2 ASV

¹  Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,

²  to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

³  I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasing is my remembrance of thee in my supplications, night and day

⁴  longing to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;