# true son in the faith

Paul speaks of his close relationship to Timothy as though they were father and son. This shows Paul's sincere love and approval of Timothy. It is also likely that Timothy was converted to Christ by Paul, and so this is why Paul considers him like his own child. Alternate translation: "who is truly like a son to me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])

# Grace, mercy, and peace

"May grace, mercy, and peace be yours," or "May you experience kindness, mercy, and peace"

# God the Father and

"God, who is our Father, and." Here "Father" is an important title for God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])

# Christ Jesus our Lord

"Christ Jesus, who is our Lord"

