# for the faith of

to strengthen the faith of

# that agrees with godliness

"that is suitable for honoring God"

# before all the ages of time

"before time began"

# At the right time

"At the proper time"

# he revealed his word

Paul speaks of God's message as if it were an object that could be visibly shown to people. AT: "He caused me to understand his message" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# he trusted me to deliver

"Deliver" here is a metaphor for "bring." TA: "He trusted me to bring" or "he gave me the responsibility to preach" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# God our savior

"God, who saves us"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/paul]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/servant]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/apostle]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/jesus]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/elect]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/true]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/godly]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/savior]]