2 Timothy 1:3

I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul writes to Timothy at the opening of the letter, immediately following his greeting and preceding his expression of longing to see him.

The words — λατρεύω (latreuō) = I serve; προγόνων (progonōn) = forefathers.

The thread — The posture of faithful service appears in Acts 23:1, while Paul’s habit of thanking God for believers recurs in Romans 1:8.

Why it lands — The text demands that a reader examine whether their service to God matches a clear conscience and whether they persist in intercession for others.

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The Greek words

King James Version

I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

Cross-references

Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Acts 23:1 Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.”
Acts 24:14 I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,
Acts 22:3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but raised in this city. I was educated at the feet of Gamaliel in strict conformity to the law of our fathers. I was just as zealous for God as any of you are today.
Acts 24:16 In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
1 Timothy 1:19 holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.
Acts 27:23 For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me
2 Timothy 3:15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.