2 Timothy 2:1

So then, my child, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.

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In The King James Version

Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

In Context

2And the things which I have said to you before a number of witnesses, give to those of the faith, so that they may be teachers of others.

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Cross References

Joshua 1:7Only take heart and be very strong; take care to do all the law which Moses my servant gave you, not turning from it to the right hand or to the left, so that you may do well in all your undertakings.

1 Corinthians 16:13Be on the watch, unmoved in the faith, and be strong like men.

Ephesians 6:10Lastly, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his power.

1 Timothy 1:2To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 1:2To Timothy, my well-loved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Peter 3:18But be increased in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. May he have glory now and for ever. So be it.

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 2:1

In this chapter our apostle gives Timothy many exhortations and directions, which may be of great use to other, both ministers and Christians, for whom they were designed as well as for him. I. He encourages him in his work, showing him whence he must fetch help, ver. 1 . II. He must take care of a succession in the ministry, that the office might not die with him, ver. 2 . III. He exhorts him to constancy and perseverance in this work, as a soldier and as a husbandman, considering what would be the end of all his… Read the whole commentary →

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