<p>1:5 <i>I am often reminded of the sincere faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice; and I am persuaded dwells in you also- </i>Faith can become just vague hope for something better, rather than a &quot;confident assurance&quot;, a seeing of the unseen. Paul's reference to &quot;unfeigned faith&quot; (1 Tim. 1:5; 2 Tim. 1:5 AV) as the goal of personal and ecclesial life would suggest that he realized the temptation to have a fake, feigned faith. See on Jn. 8:30. The faith &quot;in within you&quot; connects with the gift &quot;in you&quot; (:6).</p>