## Paul ##

"From Paul" or "I, Paul, write this letter."

## according to the commandment of ##

"by the command of" or "by the authority of" or "because God has commanded me to be an apostle"

## our … our … our ##

Paul is talking about himself, Timothy, and probably other people as well. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])

## God our savior ##

"God who saved us."

## Christ Jesus our hope ##

"Christ Jesus, who is our hope" or "Christ Jesus in whom we put our confidence about the future."

## To Timothy ##

"This letter is for Timothy."

## true son  ##

This phrase compares the close relationship between Timothy and Paul to that of a father and a son. Timothy was not Paul's actual son, but he gave Paul the same level of honor, obedience, and service that any son could give his father. AT: “You are like a real son to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## Grace, mercy and peace from ##

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

## God our Father  ##

"God, who is our Father."

## and Christ Jesus our Lord ##

"and Christ Jesus, who is our Lord."