1 Timothy 1:2

My own son in the faith [γ ν η σ ι ω τ ε κ ν ω ε ν π ι σ τ ε ι]. More correctly, "my true child in faith." Comp. Titus 1:4. With these two exceptions, teknon or uiJov ejn pistei does not occur in N. T. En pistei or th pistei is not come on Paul; see 1 Corinthians 16:13; 2 Corinthians 8:7; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Galatians 2:20; 2 Thessalonians 2:13. In the Pastorals, nine times. In Paul joined with zhn to live, einai to be, sthkein to stand, bebaiousqai to be established. For gnhsiov true, see 2 Corinthians 8:8; Philippians 2:20; Philippians 4:3. It means natural by birth - relation, therefore true or genuine. Mercy [ε λ ε ο ς]. This addition to the usual form of salutation is peculiar to the Pastorals.