2 Timothy 2:1

2 Timothy 2:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
• New International Version (NIV)You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
• English Standard Version (ESV)You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus,
• New King James Version (NKJV)You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Context of 2 Timothy 2:1

So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And entrust what you heard me say in the presence of many others as witnesses to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well. 3Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:1 word by word

Σὺ οὖν, τέκνον μου, ἐνδυναμοῦ ἐν τῇ χάριτι τῇ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thouσύsu · youG4771
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• sonτέκνονteknon · childG5043
• be strongἐνδυναμόωendunamoō · to strengthenG1743
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the graceὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the graceχάριςcharis · graceG5485
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424

Cross-references for 2 Timothy 2:1

• 2 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my dear child. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!
• 1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!
• 2 Timothy 1:7For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.
• Joshua 1:7Make sure you are very strong and brave! Carefully obey all the law my servant Moses charged you to keep! Do not swerve from it to the right or to the left, so that you may be successful in all you do.
• Haggai 2:4Even so, take heart, Zerubbabel,’ says the Lord. ‘Take heart, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all you citizens of the land,’ says the Lord, ‘and begin to work. For I am with you,’ says the Lord who rules over all.
• 1 Corinthians 16:13Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9But he said to me, “My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.
• Ephesians 6:10Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.
• Philippians 4:13I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.
• 2 Peter 3:18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the honor both now and on that eternal day.

Commentaries on 2 Timothy 2:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Be strong in the grace - Though the genuine import of the word grace is favor, yet it often implies an active principle communicated from God; light directing how to act, and power enabling to act according to the light.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Thou therefore - In view of the fact stated in the previous chapter, that many had turned away from the apostle, and had forsaken the paths of truth. Be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus; - compare the notes at Ephesians 6:10. The meaning is, Be strong, relying on the grace which the Lord Jesus only can impart.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The apostle exhorts Timothy to persevere with diligence, like a soldier, a combatant, and a husbandman. (1-7) Encouraging him by assurances of a happy end of his faithfulness. (8-13) Warnings to shun vain babblings and dangerous errors. (14-21) Charges to flee youthful lusts, and to minister with zeal against error, but with meekness of spirit. (22-26) Verses 1-7 As our trials increase, we need to grow stronger in that which is good; our faith stronger…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1You, therefore, my child: In Greek, the word therefore connects this phrase to 1:15–18. The use of you as a directive emphasizes that Timothy's life should stand in contrast with the previous examples.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-262Ti 2:1-26. Exhortations; to Faithfulness as a Good Soldier of Christ; Errors to Be Shunned; the Lord's Sure Foundation; the Right Spirit for a Servant of Christ. 1. Thou therefore--following my example (2Ti 1:8, 12), and that of Onesiphorus (2Ti 1:16-18), and shunning that of those who forsook me (2Ti 1:15). my son--Children ought to imitate their father. be strong--literally, "be invested with power." Have power, and show thyself to have it; implying an…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