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2 Timothy 2:1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_timothy/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_timothy/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_timothy/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_timothy/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that <i>is</i> in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_timothy/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_timothy/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_timothy/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So you, my son, be strong [constantly strengthened] <i>and</i> empowered in the grace that is [to be found only] in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_timothy/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_timothy/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_timothy/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Timothy, my child, you must let Christ Jesus make you strong by his gift of undeserved grace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_timothy/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_timothy/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My child, find your source of strength in the kindness of Christ Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_timothy/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />As for you, my son, be strong through the grace that is ours in union with Christ Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_timothy/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As for you, my child, be strong by the grace that is in the Messiah Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_timothy/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_timothy/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_timothy/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_timothy/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_timothy/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />You then, my child, must be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_timothy/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that [is] in Christ Jesus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_timothy/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that <i>is</i> in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_timothy/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_timothy/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou therefore, my child, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_timothy/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And as for you, my son, be strengthened by the grace which is in Christ Jesus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_timothy/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />YOU, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />You therefore, my son, be strengthened in the grace which is in Yeshua The Messiah,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Do you, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_timothy/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore, my child, be thou filled up with dynamite in the grace which is in Christ Jesus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_timothy/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />THOU therefore, my son, be mighty in the grace which is in Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_timothy/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />As for you, my son, strenuously acquit yourself of the charge you have receiv'd from Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_timothy/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />You then, my child, must be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_timothy/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Do you, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that <i>is</i> in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_timothy/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_timothy/2-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=180" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Grace and Perseverance</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">therefore,</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/5043.htm" title="5043: teknon (N-VNS) -- A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.">child,</a> <a href="/greek/1743.htm" title="1743: endynamou (V-PMM/P-2S) -- To fill with power, strengthen, make strong. From en and dunamoo; to empower.">be strong</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: chariti (N-DFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">that is</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">2</span>And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a></span><br />Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">1 Timothy 1:12</a></span><br />I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11</a></span><br />being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a></span><br />And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Romans 5:2</a></span><br />through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">1 Timothy 6:12</a></span><br />Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-9.htm">Hebrews 13:9</a></span><br />Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6-9</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. / Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a></span><br />He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a></span><br />So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a></span><br />Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-24.htm">Psalm 31:24</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.</p><p class="hdg">my.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">2 Timothy 1:2</a></b></br> To Timothy, <i>my</i> dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, <i>and</i> peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.</p><p class="hdg">See on</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2,18</a></b></br> Unto Timothy, <i>my</i> own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, <i>and</i> peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord… </p><p class="hdg">be.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></b></br> For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7</a></b></br> Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it <i>to</i> the right hand or <i>to</i> the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/haggai/2-4.htm">Haggai 2:4</a></b></br> Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I <i>am</i> with you, saith the LORD of hosts:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">Child</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">Strong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">Child</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-22.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">Strong</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">Timothy is exhorted again to constancy and perseverance.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">Of Hymenaeus and Philetus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">The foundation of the Lord is sure.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">He is taught whereof to beware, and what to follow after.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_timothy/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_timothy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_timothy/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You therefore, my child</b><br>Paul addresses Timothy with a term of endearment, "my child," indicating a close spiritual relationship. Timothy is not Paul's biological son but his spiritual son, having been mentored and nurtured in the faith by Paul. This reflects the early Christian practice of discipleship, where mature believers would guide newer converts. The use of "therefore" connects this verse to the preceding context, where Paul discusses the challenges and sufferings for the gospel. It emphasizes the personal nature of the letter and the responsibility Timothy has to carry on Paul's mission.<p><b>be strong</b><br>The imperative "be strong" suggests an active, ongoing effort. In the original Greek, the verb implies being empowered or strengthened, often by an external source. This strength is not self-derived but is a divine enablement. The call to strength is a common biblical theme, seen in <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> and <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a>, where believers are encouraged to find their strength in God. It acknowledges the spiritual battles Timothy will face and the need for divine empowerment to endure and overcome.<p><b>in the grace</b><br>Grace is a central theme in Paul's writings, representing unmerited favor and divine assistance. Here, it is the source of Timothy's strength. Grace is not only the means of salvation but also the power for living a Christian life. This grace is transformative, enabling believers to fulfill their calling. The concept of grace as empowerment is echoed in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-10.htm">1 Corinthians 15:10</a>, where Paul attributes his labor to the grace of God working in him.<p><b>that is in Christ Jesus</b><br>The phrase "in Christ Jesus" signifies the believer's union with Christ, a foundational doctrine in the New Testament. This union is the source of all spiritual blessings, including grace. It emphasizes that the strength and grace Timothy needs are found in his relationship with Christ. This connection to Christ is a recurring theme in Paul's letters, underscoring the believer's identity and resources in Him. The phrase also points to the exclusivity of Christ as the source of true grace and strength, aligning with <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a>, where Jesus speaks of the necessity of abiding in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who authored the letter to Timothy. He is writing from prison, offering guidance and encouragement to his young protégé.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a></b><br>A young pastor and close companion of Paul. Timothy is the recipient of this letter, which is meant to instruct and strengthen him in his ministry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/christ_jesus.htm">Christ Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure of the Christian faith, whose grace is the source of strength for believers.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>The city where Timothy was likely ministering at the time, known for its challenges to early Christian teachings.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/roman_imprisonment.htm">Roman Imprisonment</a></b><br>The context from which Paul writes, highlighting the urgency and sincerity of his message to Timothy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_grace.htm">Strength in Grace</a></b><br>True strength for a believer comes not from personal ability but from the grace found in Christ Jesus. This grace empowers us to face life's challenges with confidence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_mentorship.htm">Spiritual Mentorship</a></b><br>Just as Paul mentors Timothy, believers are called to seek and provide spiritual guidance within the community of faith. This relationship is vital for growth and perseverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_ministry.htm">Endurance in Ministry</a></b><br>Ministry can be challenging, but relying on Christ's grace provides the necessary strength to endure and remain faithful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a></b><br>Our identity and strength are rooted in our relationship with Christ. Understanding this helps us navigate our roles and responsibilities with assurance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_as_a_foundation.htm">Grace as a Foundation</a></b><br>Grace is not only the starting point of our faith but also the sustaining power throughout our spiritual journey. It is essential to continually draw from this well.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_timothy_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_childbearing_lead_to_salvation.htm">Is salvation possible through childbearing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_main_themes_of_2_timothy.htm">What are the main themes of 2 Timothy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_christian_means_of_grace.htm">What are the Christian means of grace?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_2_tim_1_15_lack_evidence.htm">In 2 Timothy 1:15, Phygelus and Hermogenes abandon Paul, yet they appear nowhere else—does the lack of external evidence call the narrative into question? </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><span class= "bld">II.</span><p>(1) <span class= "bld">Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.</span>--St. Paul, after the reference to the faithless Asiatics and the true loyal Onesiphorus, with which he interrupted his exhortation, turns again to Timothy. Thou therefore (<span class= "ital">oun</span>)<span class= "ital">, </span>my son, considering what has taken place, be strong. It is as though he said, Imitate the one loyal follower, and make up to me for the faithless conduct of so many false friends. "Thou, then, be strong," but not as men understand strength or firmness; but do thou be strong "in the grace that is in Christ Jesus"--that is, be strong in the power of that inward sanctification which enables a man to will and to do according to what God has commanded, in the power of that inward sanctification which alone proceeds from Christ, and which will never be wanting to any one who is in Christ; in other words, "Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might" (<a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm" title="Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.">Ephesians 6:10</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="accented">Child</span> for <span class="accented">son</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">strengthened</span> for <span class="accented">strong</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Be strengthened</span> (<span class="greek">ἐνδυναμοῦ</span>); more exactly (as Huther), <span class="accented">become strong</span>, or, which is the same thing, <span class="accented">strengthen thyself</span>; implying, perhaps, though gently expressed, some previous weakness, as m <a href="/hebrews/11-34.htm">Hebrews 11:34</a>, "From weakness were made strong;" where the image seems to be that of recovery from sickness. In <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a>, however (<span class="greek">ἐνδυναμοῦσθε</span> <span class="greek">ἐν Κυρίῳ</span>), there is no evidence of preceding weakness, but only a call to use the strength they had; and it may be so here too. The strength, Timothy is reminded, by which he was to fight the good fight, was not his own, but that which would come to him from the grace and love of Jesus Christ (comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-10.htm">1 Corinthians 15:10</a>; <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/2-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="grk">Σὺ</span> <span class="translit">(Sy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">therefore,</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="grk">μου</span> <span class="translit">(mou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">child,</span><br /><span class="grk">τέκνον</span> <span class="translit">(teknon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5043.htm">Strong's 5043: </a> </span><span class="str2">A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be strong</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνδυναμοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(endynamou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1743.htm">Strong's 1743: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fill with power, strengthen, make strong. From en and dunamoo; to empower.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">grace</span><br /><span class="grk">χάριτι</span> <span class="translit">(chariti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> </span><span class="str2">From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that [is]</span><br /><span class="grk">τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Christ</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστῷ</span> <span class="translit">(Christō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus.</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">NT Letters: 2 Timothy 2:1 You therefore my child be strengthened (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_timothy/1-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Timothy 1:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 1:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Timothy 2:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 2:2" /></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>