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

Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. 2You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. 3Endure suffering along with me, 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 1:2I am writing to Timothy, my dear son. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace.
• 1 Timothy 1:2I am writing to Timothy, my true son in the faith. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace.
• 2 Timothy 1:7For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
• Joshua 1:7Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do.
• Haggai 2:4But now the Lord says: Be strong, Zerubbabel. Be strong, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people still left in the land. And now get to work, for I am with you, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
• 1 Corinthians 16:13Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
• Ephesians 6:10A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
• Philippians 4:13For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
• 2 Peter 3:18Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All glory to him, both now and forever! Amen.

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

Topics related to 2 Timothy 2:1

• Decision
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• Minister, Christian
• Perfection
• Perseverance

In the dictionaries

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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