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.
• 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.
• 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

5Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. 6The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. 8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.

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 4:39Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other.
• Deuteronomy 32:29If only they were wise and would understand this and discern what their end will be!
• Psalms 64:9All people will fear; they will proclaim the works of God and ponder what he has done.
• Proverbs 24:32I applied my heart to what I observed and learned a lesson from what I saw:
• Isaiah 1:3The ox knows its master, the donkey its owner’s manger, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.”
• Isaiah 5:12They have harps and lyres at their banquets, pipes and timbrels and wine, but they have no regard for the deeds of the Lord, no respect for the work of his hands.
• Luke 9:44“Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you: The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men.”
• Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
• 1 Timothy 4:15Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.
• Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.
• Hebrews 7:4Just think how great he was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder!
• Hebrews 12:3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
• Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
• Genesis 41:38So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?”
• Exodus 36:1So Bezalel, Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the Lord has given skill and ability to know how to carry out all the work of constructing the sanctuary are to do the work just as the Lord has commanded.”
• Numbers 27:16“May the Lord, the God who gives breath to all living things, appoint someone over this 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

In the dictionaries

• Acknowledge
• Approved
• Commit
• Deny
• Eat
• Endure
• Entangle
• Eternal
• Faithful
• Foolish

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