⁵¹ Do you think that I came here to give peace to the earth?^(A) No, I tell you, but rather division!

² To Timothy, my dearly loved son.

Grace, mercy, and peace^(A) from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Warning against Rejecting God’s Grace

¹⁴ Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness^(A)—without it no one will see the Lord.^(B)

¹⁴ I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face.^[a]

Peace be with you. The friends send you greetings. Greet the friends by name.