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2 Timothy 2:8
8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,
2 Timothy 2:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
- English Standard Version (ESV)Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel,
- New Living Translation (NLT)Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach.
Context of 2 Timothy 2:8
6The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. Remember 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. 10Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
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Μνημόνευε Ἰησοῦν Χριστὸν ἐγηγερμένον ἐκ νεκρῶν ἐκ σπέρματος Δαυὶδ κατὰ τὸ εὐαγγέλιόν μου·Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Rememberμνημονεύωmnēmoneuō · to rememberG3421
- thatἐγείρωegeirō · to ariseG1453
- JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
- ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
- the seedσπέρμαsperma · seed: offspringG4690
- of DavidΔαυείδ, Δαυίδ, ΔαβίδDabid · DavidG1138
- the deadνεκρόςnekros · deadG3498
- according toκατάkata · according toG2596
- myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- gospelὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuaggelion · gospelG2098
Cross-references for 2 Timothy 2:8
- Hebrews 12:2fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
- Matthew 1:1This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham:
- Acts 2:30But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne.
- Acts 13:23“From this man’s descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised.
- Romans 1:3regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David,
- Revelation 5:5Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
- Luke 24:46He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
- Acts 2:24But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.
- 1 Corinthians 15:1Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand.
- Romans 2:16This will take place on the day when God judges people’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.
- Romans 16:25Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past,
- 2 Thessalonians 2:14He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Timothy 1:11that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.
- 1 Timothy 2:7And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.
Commentaries on 2 Timothy 2:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Remember that Jesus Christ - The apostle seems to say: Whatever tribulations or deaths may befall us, let us remember that Jesus Christ, who was slain by the Jews, rose again from the dead, and his resurrection is the proof and pledge of ours. We also shall rise again to a life of glory and blessedness. According to my Gospel - The false teaching of Hymeneus and Philetus stated that the resurrection was past already. Paul preached the resurrection from…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead - Or rather, perhaps, “Remember Jesus Christ; him who was raised from the dead.” The idea seems not to be, as our translators supposed, that he was to reflect on the fact that he was raised from the dead; but rather that he was to think of the Saviour himself. “Think of the Saviour, now raised up from the dead after all the sorrows of this life, and let this encourage you to bear…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-13Verses 8-13 Let suffering saints remember, and look to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of their faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despised the shame, and is now set down at the right hand of the throne of God. We must not think it strange if the best men meet with the worst treatment; but this is cheering, that the word of God is not bound. Here we see the real and true cause of the apostle's suffering trouble in, or for…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8Jesus Christ, descended from David, resurrected from the dead (see Romans 1:3–4). It's important to understand suffering with Christ from the point of view of future resurrection.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. Rather as Greek, "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead." Remember Christ risen, so as to follow Him. As He was raised after death, so if thou wouldest share His risen "life," thou must now share His "death" (2Ti 2:11). The Greek perfect passive participle, implies a permanent character acquired by Jesus as the risen Saviour, and our permanent interest in Him as such. Christ's resurrection is put prominently forward as being the truth now…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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