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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."