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 Living Translation (NLT)Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.

Context of 2 Timothy 2:7

5And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. 8Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel, 9for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God 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 4:39Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the Lord Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.
• Deuteronomy 32:29Oh, that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their latter end!
• Psalms 64:9All men shall fear, And shall declare the work of God; For they shall wisely consider His doing.
• Proverbs 24:32When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction:
• Isaiah 1:3The ox knows its owner And the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know, My people do not consider.”
• Isaiah 5:12The harp and the strings, The tambourine and flute, And wine are in their feasts; But they do not regard the work of the Lord, Nor consider the operation of His hands.
• Luke 9:44“Let these words sink down into your ears, for the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men.”
• Philippians 4:8Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
• 1 Timothy 4:15Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.
• Hebrews 3:1Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus,
• Hebrews 7:4Now consider how great this man was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils.
• Hebrews 12:3For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.
• Hebrews 13:7Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
• Genesis 41:38And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?”
• Exodus 36:1“And Bezalel and Aholiab, and every gifted artisan in whom the Lord has put wisdom and understanding, to know how to do all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, shall do according to all that the Lord has commanded.”
• Numbers 27:16“Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set 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

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