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.
• 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

5Whoever enters an athletic competition wins the prize only when playing by the rules. 6A hard-working farmer should have the first share of the crops. Understand what I’m saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things. 8Always think about Jesus Christ. He was brought back to life and is a descendant of David. This is the Good News that I tell others. 9I’m suffering disgrace for spreading this Good News. I have even been put into prison like a criminal. However, God’s word is not imprisoned.

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 4:39Remember today, and never forget that the Lord is God in heaven above and here on earth. There is no other god.
• Deuteronomy 32:29If only they were wise enough to understand this and realize what will happen to them!
• Psalms 64:9Everyone will be afraid and conclude, “This is an act of God!” They will learn from what he has done.
• Proverbs 24:32When I observed ⌞this⌟, I took it to heart. I saw it and learned my lesson.
• Isaiah 1:3Oxen know their owners, and donkeys know where their masters feed them. But Israel doesn’t know ⌞its owner⌟. My people don’t understand ⌞who feeds them⌟.
• Isaiah 5:12At their feasts there are lyres and harps, tambourines and flutes, and wine. Yet, they don’t pay attention to what the Lord is doing or see what his hands have done.
• Luke 9:44“Listen carefully to what I say. The Son of Man will be betrayed and handed over to people.”
• Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers and sisters, keep your thoughts on whatever is right or deserves praise: things that are true, honorable, fair, pure, acceptable, or commendable.
• 1 Timothy 4:15Practice these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress.
• Hebrews 3:1Brothers and sisters, you are holy partners in a heavenly calling. So look carefully at Jesus, the apostle and chief priest about whom we make our declaration of faith.
• Hebrews 7:4You can see how important Melchizedek was. Abraham gave him a tenth of what he had captured, even though Abraham was the father of the chosen people.
• Hebrews 12:3Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you don’t become tired and give up.
• Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. Think about how their lives turned out, and imitate their faith.
• Genesis 41:38So Pharaoh asked his servants, “Can we find anyone like this—a man who has God’s Spirit in him?”
• Exodus 36:1⌞Moses continued,⌟ “So Bezalel and Oholiab will do the work as the Lord has commanded. They will do this with the help of every other craftsman to whom the Lord has given the necessary skills and talents. They will know how to do all the work for constructing the holy place.”
• Numbers 27:16“Lord, you are the God who gives the breath of life to everyone. Please appoint someone over the community

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

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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