<p>1:2 <i>To Timothy, my true child in faith</i>- Timothy had not been converted to Christ by Paul's preaching directly. But his spiritual formation was largely thanks to Paul's influence. We can have children in the faith as a result of pastoral work with them, even if we ourselves were not responsible for their conversion or baptism. &quot;<i>True</i> child&quot; might suggest that our real children are our spiritual children. For our efforts with them will last eternally. We might even infer from this that Paul had other, unbelieving children of his own.</p><p><i>Grace, mercy and peace to you</i>- They are nearly always mentioned in this order. God's grace is the basis for His mercy and this leads to peace with God. The standard wishing of peace to a person <i>Shalom / salaam</i> was thereby invested with so much more meaning when used between Christian believers. It was a real wish that 'May the things we believe really be true for you'.</p><p><i>From God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord</i>- The clear separation between Father and Son here and in :1 and so often in Paul's letters ought to be proof enough that Trinitarian understandings are wrong.</p>