2 Timothy 2:7

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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.

Context of 2 Timothy 2:7

5An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 9for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!

2 Timothy 2:7 word by word

νόει ὃ λέγω· δώσει γάρ σοι ὁ κύριος σύνεσιν ἐν πᾶσιν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Considerνοέωnoieō · to understandG3539
• whatὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• I sayλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• andγάρgar · forG1063
• the Lordὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• giveδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• theeσύsu · youG4771
• understandingσύνεσιςsunesis · understandingG4907
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• all thingsπᾶςpas · allG3956

Cross-references for 2 Timothy 2:7

• Deuteronomy 4:39know therefore today, and lay it to your heart, that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.
• Deuteronomy 32:29If they were wise, they would understand this; they would discern their latter end!
• Psalms 64:9Then all mankind fears; they tell what God has brought about and ponder what he has done.
• Proverbs 24:32Then I saw and considered it; I looked and received instruction.
• Isaiah 1:3The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand."
• Isaiah 5:12They have lyre and harp, tambourine and flute and wine at their feasts, but they do not regard the deeds of the Lord, or see the work of his hands.
• Luke 9:44"Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men."
• Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
• 1 Timothy 4:15Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.
• Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,
• Hebrews 7:4See how great this man was to whom Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth of the spoils!
• Hebrews 12:3Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
• Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.
• Genesis 41:38And Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find a man like this, in whom is the Spirit of God?"
• Exodus 36:1"Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whom the Lord has put skill and intelligence to know how to do any work in the construction of the sanctuary shall work in accordance with all that the Lord has commanded."
• Numbers 27:16"Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation

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

Topics related to 2 Timothy 2:7

• Intercession
• Minister, Christian
• Wisdom

In the dictionaries

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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