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This is my gospel, <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach. <a href="/esv/2_timothy/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, <a href="/bsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel, <a href="/blb/2_timothy/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Remember Jesus Christ, having been raised out from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel, <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: <a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel, <a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel, <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel, <a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel, <a href="/lsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel, <a href="/amp/2_timothy/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Remember Jesus Christ [the ever-living Lord who has] risen from the dead, [as the prophesied King] descended from David [king of Israel], according to my gospel [the good news that I preach], <a href="/csb/2_timothy/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead and descended from David, according to my gospel, <a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Keep your attention on Jesus Christ as risen from the dead and descended from David. This is according to my gospel. <a href="/asv/2_timothy/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel: <a href="/cev/2_timothy/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Keep your mind on Jesus Christ! He was from the family of David and was raised from death, just as my good news says. <a href="/erv/2_timothy/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel: <a href="/gwt/2_timothy/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Always think about Jesus Christ. He was brought back to life and is a descendant of David. This is the Good News that I tell others. <a href="/gnt/2_timothy/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised from death, who was a descendant of David, as is taught in the Good News I preach. <a href="/isv/2_timothy/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Meditate on Jesus, the Messiah, who was raised from the dead and is a descendant of David. This is the gospel I tell others. <a href="/msb/2_timothy/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel, <a href="/net/2_timothy/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel, <a href="/nheb/2_timothy/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, a descendant of David, according to my Good News, <a href="/wbt/2_timothy/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: <a href="/wey/2_timothy/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Never forget that Jesus Christ has risen from among the dead and is a descendant of David, as is declared in the Good News which I preach. <a href="/web/2_timothy/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring of David, according to my Good News, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Remember Jesus Christ, raised out of the dead, of the seed of David, according to my good news, <a href="/blb/2_timothy/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Remember Jesus Christ, having been raised out from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel, <a href="/ylt/2_timothy/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Remember Jesus Christ, raised out of the dead, of the seed of David, according to my good news, <a href="/slt/2_timothy/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Remember Jesus Christ raised from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my good news:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_timothy/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ is risen again from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel. <a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the offspring of David, has risen again from the dead, according to my Gospel. <a href="/nabre/2_timothy/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David: such is my gospel, <a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Remember Jesus Christ who rose from the dead; he who was a descendant from David according to my gospel: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Call to mind Yeshua The Messiah, who arose from the place of the dead, he who is from the seed of David according to my Gospel,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Remember that Jesus Christ, of the posterity of David, was raised from the dead, according to my gospel; <a href="/godbey/2_timothy/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Remember Jesus Christ, who is risen from the dead, from the seed of David, according to my gospel: <a href="/haweis/2_timothy/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead, according to my gospel: <a href="/mace/2_timothy/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Remember that Jesus Christ, who is of the posterity of David, is raised from the dead, according to my gospel, <a href="/wey/2_timothy/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Never forget that Jesus Christ has risen from among the dead and is a descendant of David, as is declared in the Good News which I preach. <a href="/worrell/2_timothy/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my Gospel; <a href="/worsley/2_timothy/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Remember Jesus Christ of the seed of David, who was raised from the dead, according to my gospel: <a href="/parallel/2_timothy/2-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=229" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Grace and Perseverance</a> …7Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things. 8<a href="/greek/3421.htm" title="3421: Mnēmoneue (V-PMA-2S) -- From a derivative of mneme; to exercise memory, i.e. Recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse.">Remember</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christon (N-AMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: egēgermenon (V-RPM/P-AMS) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">raised</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3498.htm" title="3498: nekrōn (Adj-GMP) -- (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.">the dead,</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out."></a> <a href="/greek/4690.htm" title="4690: spermatos (N-GNS) -- From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant.">descended</a> <a href="/greek/1138.htm" title="1138: Dauid (N-GMS) -- David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.">from David,</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">as proclaimed by</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2098.htm" title="2098: euangelion (N-ANS) -- From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.">gospel,</a> 9for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3-4</a> regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, / and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-3.htm">1 Corinthians 15:3-4</a> For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, / that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, <a href="/acts/2-24.htm">Acts 2:24-32</a> But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip. / David says about Him: ‘I saw the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. / Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell in hope, ... <a href="/romans/6-9.htm">Romans 6:9</a> For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him. <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, <a href="/acts/13-32.htm">Acts 13:32-37</a> And now we proclaim to you the good news: What God promised our fathers / He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’ / In fact, God raised Him from the dead, never to see decay. As He has said: ‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.’ ... <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Philippians 3:10</a> I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death, <a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20</a> But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a> Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Hebrews 13:20</a> Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, <a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Acts 17:31</a> For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.” <a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25</a> Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. <a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Revelation 1:18</a> the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades. <a href="/matthew/28-6.htm">Matthew 28:6</a> He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay. <a href="/luke/24-46.htm">Luke 24:46</a> And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:Remember.<a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2,3</a> Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God… Jesus.<a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a> The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.<a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Acts 2:30</a> Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;<a href="/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23</a> Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:raised.<a href="/luke/24-46.htm">Luke 24:46</a> And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:<a href="/acts/2-24.htm">Acts 2:24</a> Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.<a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">1 Corinthians 15:1,4,11-20</a> Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; … according.<a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Romans 2:16</a> In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.<a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25</a> Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,<a href="/2_thessalonians/2-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:14</a> Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/11-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-5.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-8.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Descendant</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-10.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-11.htm">Forget</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-13.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-10.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-11.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-15.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-2.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-10.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-14.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/galatians/6-8.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-11.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-7.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-11.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/titus/3-7.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-16.htm">Descendant</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Forget</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-16.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-4.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">News</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-2.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/philemon/1-4.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/james/1-11.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-16.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/titus/1-13.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 2</div>1. <a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">Timothy is exhorted again to constancy and perseverance.</a> 17. <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">Of Hymenaeus and Philetus.</a> 19. <a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">The foundation of the Lord is sure.</a> 22. <a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">He is taught whereof to beware, and what to follow after.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of 2 Timothy, Paul is writing to Timothy, his spiritual son, to encourage him in his ministry. The emphasis on remembering Jesus Christ highlights the importance of keeping Christ at the forefront of one's faith and ministry. This is a reminder of the personal relationship believers have with Jesus, who is both Savior and Lord. The call to remember is not just intellectual but involves a deep, personal commitment to Christ.Raised from the dead The resurrection of Jesus is a cornerstone of Christian doctrine, affirming His victory over sin and death. This event is not only a historical claim but also a theological one, signifying Jesus' divine nature and the hope of eternal life for believers. The resurrection is prophesied in the Old Testament (e.g., <a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a>) and fulfilled in the New Testament (e.g., <a href="/matthew/28-6.htm">Matthew 28:6</a>). It serves as a guarantee of the future resurrection of believers (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20-22</a>).Descended from David This phrase emphasizes Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy regarding the Messiah's lineage. The Davidic lineage is significant because it connects Jesus to the promises made to David, particularly the promise of an eternal kingdom (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). This lineage is affirmed in the genealogies of Jesus found in <a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1</a> and <a href="/luke/3.htm">Luke 3</a>. It underscores Jesus' rightful claim to the throne of Israel and His role as the promised King.As proclaimed by my gospel Paul refers to "my gospel" to emphasize the message he has been entrusted to preach, which centers on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This gospel is not a different message but the same gospel that aligns with the teachings of the other apostles (<a href="/galatians/1-11.htm">Galatians 1:11-12</a>). The use of "my" indicates Paul's personal commitment and responsibility to spread this message. The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (<a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>), and it is the foundation of Christian faith and practice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central figure of Christianity, the Son of God, whose resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel, an ancestor of Jesus, whose lineage fulfills Old Testament prophecy regarding the Messiah. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle and author of 2 Timothy, writing to encourage and instruct Timothy, his protégé, in the faith. 4. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young pastor and close companion of Paul, recipient of this epistle, tasked with leading the church in Ephesus. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_resurrection.htm">The Resurrection</a> The event of Jesus rising from the dead, validating His divinity and the truth of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_the_resurrection.htm">The Centrality of the Resurrection</a> The resurrection of Jesus is not just a historical event but the foundation of Christian hope and faith. It assures believers of eternal life and victory over sin and death. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' lineage from David underscores the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises. This encourages believers to trust in God's Word and His plans. <a href="/topical/t/the_gospel's_power.htm">The Gospel's Power</a> The Gospel, as proclaimed by Paul, is transformative. It calls for remembrance and proclamation, urging believers to live and share this truth boldly. <a href="/topical/p/personal_remembrance.htm">Personal Remembrance</a> Paul’s instruction to "remember" is a call to keep the core truths of the faith at the forefront of our minds, influencing our daily lives and decisions. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_ministry.htm">Encouragement in Ministry</a> Timothy, like all believers, is reminded to draw strength from the truth of the Gospel, especially in times of trial and opposition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_timothy_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 2</a> <a href="/q/why_accept_resurrection_with_little_proof.htm">2 Timothy 2:8 – Why should we accept the resurrection as fact when there is scant historical or scientific evidence to verify it? </a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'fought_the_good_fight'.htm">What does 'I have fought the good fight' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_makes_someone_an_ex-christian.htm">What defines someone as an ex-Christian?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_star_of_david_mean.htm">What does the six-pointed Star of David symbolize?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead.--More accurately rendered, Remember Jesus Christ . . . as raised (or, as one raised). The words of the Greek original, "of the seed of David," come after, not before, "was raised from the dead." The translation should run thus: Remember Jesus Christ as one raised from the dead, born of the seed of David. Timothy was to remember, was ever to bear in mind, two great facts. They were to be the foundation stones of his whole life's work. Remembering these in the hour of his greatest trouble, he was never to be cast down, but ever to take fresh courage. And the two facts he was to remember were: that Jesus Christ, for whose sake he suffered--like him, Timothy, or like St. Paul--was born of flesh and blood, and yet He had risen from the dead. Surely, in the hour of his weakness, such a thought would be sufficient to inspire him with comfort and courage. Two facts, then, are to be ever in Timothy's mind: the Resurrection and the Incarnation of his Lord. The thought of the first mentioned, "the Resurrection," would always be reminding him of his Master's victory over death and of His present glory. The thought of the second mentioned, "born of the seed of David," "the Incarnation," would ever be whispering to him, "Yes, and the risen and glorified One sprang, too, like himself, from mortal flesh and blood." The reason of the "Incarnation" being expressed in this special manner, "born of the seed of David," was to include another truth. The "risen One "was not only born of flesh and blood, but belonged to the very race specified in those prophets so revered by Timothy and the chosen people as the race from which should spring the Messiah: "Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth . . . and this is His name whereby He shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS" (<a href="/context/jeremiah/23-5.htm" title="Behold, the days come, said the LORD, that I will raise to David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a>). To raise the fainting heart of his much-tried disciple in this hour of discouragement, to supply a ground of confidence to yet unborn Christians, who in their day would be tried as Timothy was then, was the Apostle's first purpose when he pressed these thoughts on his son in the faith; but in the background, no doubt, there lay another purpose. These great comforting truths were to be maintained and taught in the presence of those false teachers who were ever ready to explain away or even to deny, then as now, the beginning and the end of the Son of God's life and ministry on earth--His Incarnation and His Resurrection.According to my gospel.--This formula, for so it may be considered, occurs frequently in St. Paul's Epistles (<a href="/romans/2-16.htm" title="In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.">Romans 2:16</a>, and again <a href="/romans/16-25.htm" title="Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,">Romans 16:25</a>, and in other places), and, with very slight variations, in <a href="/1_timothy/1-11.htm" title="According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.">1Timothy 1:11</a> and <a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm" title="Moreover, brothers, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you have received, and wherein you stand;">1Corinthians 15:1</a>. Jerome's remark, "As often as St. Paul in his Epistles writes 'according to my Gospel,' he refers to the volume of Luke," although received with reserve by many expositors, considering the weighty traditional evidence we possess of St. Luke's Gospel being in reality written by St. Paul, appears on the whole substantially correct. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - Jesus Christ, risen from the dead for that Jesus Christ...was raised from the dead, A.V.; of the seed of David for Jesus Christ of the seed of David, A.V. Remember Jesus Christ. The A.V. seems to give the sense more correctly than the R.V. The point of the exhortation is to remember that Jesus Christ was raised from the dead, and by that remembrance to be encouraged to face even death courageously. The verb μνημονεύω, in the New Testament, usually governs the genitive case as e.g. <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a>; <a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a>. But in <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:9</a>; <a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Matthew 16:9</a>; <a href="/revelation/18-5.htm">Revelation 18:5</a>, it has an accusative, as here, and commonly in classical Greek. There seems to be hardly sufficient ground for the distinction mentioned by Bishop Ellicott, that with a genitive it means simply "remember," with the accusative "keep in remembrance." It is more difficult to determine the exact force and intent of the clause, "of the seed of David." It seems, however, to point to Christ's human nature, so as to make the example of Christ's resurrection apposite as an encouragement to Timothy. And this view is much strengthened by <a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3</a>, where the addition, "according to the flesh," as contrasted with "the Son of God according to the Spirit of holiness," marks the clause, "of the seed of David," as specially pointing to the human nature of Christ. The particular form which the reference takes probably arises from the form to which the apostle refers us as "my gospel." In that creed, which was the epitome of the gospel as preached by St. Paul, there was no doubt mention made of Christ's Davidic descent. Others, as Huther, think the clause points to the Messianic dignity of David. Others that it is inserted in refutation of the Docetae, and to show the reality of the death and resurrection of Christ; or that it is meant to mark especially the fulfilment of prophecy. But the first explanation is quite satisfactory, and the general purpose of the reference to our Lord as intended to encourage Timothy to endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ, is fully borne out by the "faithful saying" in vers. 11 and 12, "If we died with him, we shall also live with him: if we endure, we shall also reign with him." <a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/2-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Remember Μνημόνευε (Mnēmoneue) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3421.htm">Strong's 3421: </a> From a derivative of mneme; to exercise memory, i.e. Recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse. Jesus Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ, Χριστὸν (Christon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. raised ἐγηγερμένον (egēgermenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [the] dead, νεκρῶν (nekrōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead. descended σπέρματος (spermatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4690.htm">Strong's 4690: </a> From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant. from David, Δαυίδ (Dauid) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king. as proclaimed by κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. gospel, εὐαγγέλιόν (euangelion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2098.htm">Strong's 2098: </a> From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_timothy/2-8.htm">2 Timothy 2:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/2-8.htm">2 Timothy 2:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_timothy/2-8.htm">2 Timothy 2:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/2-8.htm">2 Timothy 2:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/2-8.htm">2 Timothy 2:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_timothy/2-8.htm">2 Timothy 2:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_timothy/2-8.htm">2 Timothy 2:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_timothy/2-8.htm">2 Timothy 2:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_timothy/2-8.htm">2 Timothy 2:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_timothy/2-8.htm">2 Timothy 2:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-8.htm">NT Letters: 2 Timothy 2:8 Remember Jesus Christ risen from the dead (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_timothy/2-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Timothy 2:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 2:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Timothy 2:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 2:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>