New American Standard Bible 1995
2 Timothy 2:7
7Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
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
5Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules. 6The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops. Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 8Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel, 9for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned.
Read all of 2 Timothy 22 Timothy 2:7 word by word
νόει ὃ λέγω· δώσει γάρ σοι ὁ κύριος σύνεσιν ἐν πᾶσιν.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 2 Timothy 2:7
- Deuteronomy 4:39Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the Lord, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.
- Deuteronomy 32:29Would that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would discern their future!
- Psalms 64:9Then all men will fear, And they will declare the work of God, And will consider what He has done.
- Proverbs 24:32When I saw, I reflected upon it; I looked, and received instruction.
- Isaiah 1:3An ox knows its owner, And a donkey its master’s manger, But Israel does not know, My people do not understand.”
- Isaiah 5:12Their banquets are accompanied by lyre and harp, by tambourine and flute, and by wine; But they do not pay attention to the deeds of the Lord, Nor do they consider the work of His hands.
- Luke 9:44“Let these words sink into your ears; for the Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men.”
- Philippians 4:8Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.
- 1 Timothy 4:15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
- Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession;
- Hebrews 7:4Now observe how great this man was to whom Abraham, the patriarch, gave a tenth of the choicest spoils.
- Hebrews 12:3For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
- Hebrews 13:7Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.
- Genesis 41:38Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this, in whom is a divine spirit?”
- Exodus 36:1“Now Bezalel and Oholiab, and every skillful person in whom the Lord has put skill and understanding to know how to perform all the work in the construction of the sanctuary, shall perform in accordance with all that the Lord has commanded.”
- Numbers 27:16“May 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
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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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