## translationWords

* [[en:tw:command]]
* [[en:tw:god]]
* [[en:tw:jesus]]
* [[en:tw:lord]]
* [[en:tw:pilate]]
* [[en:tw:reproach]]

## translationNotes

* **above reproach** - Possible meanings are 1) God will not find fault with Timothy (see UDB) or 2) other people cannot find fault with Timothy.
* **the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ** - "until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again"
* **before God** - "in the presence of God" or "with God as a witness"
* **before Christ** - "in the presence of Christ" or "with Christ as a witness"
* **before Pontius Pilate** - "when standing in the presence of Pontius Pilate"