2 Timothy 2:1

The Appeal Renewed

1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
ESV
1 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus,
NLT
1 Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
MSG
1 So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ.
CSB
1 You, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:1 In-Context

1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.
5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S 1 Timothy 1:2
  • 2. S Ephesians 6:10
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