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2 Timothy 2:7
7Think of what I say, for the Lord will give thee understanding in all things.
2 Timothy 2:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
- New International Version (NIV)Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
Context of 2 Timothy 2:7
5And if also any one contend [in the games], he is not crowned unless he contend lawfully. 6The husbandman must labour before partaking of the fruits. Think of what I say, for the Lord will give thee understanding in all things. 8Remember Jesus Christ raised from among [the] dead, of [the] seed of David, according to my glad tidings, 9in which I suffer even unto bonds as an evil-doer: but the word of God is not bound.
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νόει ὃ λέγω· δώσει γάρ σοι ὁ κύριος σύνεσιν ἐν πᾶσιν.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 2 Timothy 2:7
- Deuteronomy 4:39Thou shalt know therefore this day, and consider it in thy heart, that Jehovah, he is God in the heavens above, and on the earth beneath: [there is] none else.
- Deuteronomy 32:29Oh that they had been wise! they would have understood this, They would have considered their latter end!
- Psalms 64:9And all men shall fear, and shall declare God's doing; and they shall wisely consider his work.
- Proverbs 24:32Then I looked, I took it to heart; I saw, I received instruction:
- Isaiah 1:3The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib; Israel doth not know, my people hath no intelligence.
- Isaiah 5:12And harp and lyre, tambour and flute, and wine are in their banquets; but they regard not the work of Jehovah, nor do they see the operation of his hands.
- Luke 9:44Do ye let these words sink into your ears. For the Son of man is about to be delivered into men's hands.
- Philippians 4:8For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things [are] true, whatsoever things [are] noble, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] amiable, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue and if any praise, think on these things.
- 1 Timothy 4:15Occupy thyself with these things; be wholly in them, that thy progress may be manifest to all.
- Hebrews 3:1Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of [the] heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus,
- Hebrews 7:4Now consider how great this [personage] was, to whom [even] the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth out of the spoils.
- Hebrews 12:3For consider well him who endured so great contradiction from sinners against himself, that ye be not weary, fainting in your minds.
- Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders who have spoken to you the word of God; and considering the issue of their conversation, imitate their faith.
- Genesis 41:38And Pharaoh said to his bondmen, Shall we find [one] as this, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
- Exodus 36:1Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every man that was wise-hearted, in whom Jehovah had put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work of the service of the sanctuary — according to all that Jehovah had commanded.
- Numbers 27:16Let Jehovah, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the assembly,
Commentaries on 2 Timothy 2:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Consider what I say - Apply my metaphors and similitudes in a proper manner. And the Lord give thee understanding - But instead of ͅ, may he give, ACDEFG, several others, besides versions and fathers, have he will give. Consider thou properly, and God will give thee a proper understanding of all things that concern thy own peace, and the peace and prosperity of his Church. Think as well as read.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7Consider what I say; - see the notes at 1 Timothy 4:15. The sense is “Think of the condition of the soldier, and the principles on which he is enlisted; think of the aspirant for the crown in the Grecian games; think of the farmer, patiently toiling in the prospect of the distant harvest; and then go to your work with a similar spirit.” These things are worth attention. When the minister of the gospel thinks of his hardships, of his struggles against an…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-7Paul quickly quotes a series of sayings about hard work, struggle, and reward.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. Consider the force of the illustrations I have given from the soldier, the contender in the games, and the husbandmen, as applying to thyself in thy ministry. and the Lord give, &c.--The oldest manuscripts read, "for the Lord will give thee understanding." Thou canst understand my meaning so as personally to apply it to thyself; for the Lord will give thee understanding when thou seekest it from Him "in all things." Not intellectual perception, but…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Timothy 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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