Bible Strands
2 Timothy 2:1
You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses Timothy as "my child," issuing a direct charge before the following verse outlines a chain of teaching.
The words — ἐνδυναμοῦ (endunamou) translates to "do be strong," and χάριτι (chariti) means "grace." The syntax places the command for strength directly inside the prepositional phrase denoting grace.
The thread — Ephesians 6:10 commands strength in the Lord's mighty power, and 2 Corinthians 12:9 records God stating His grace is sufficient because His power is perfected in weakness. 2 Timothy 1:7 similarly contrasts a spirit of fear with one of power.
Why it lands — The text demands personal resilience grounded in Christ Jesus' grace rather than human ability. It requires the reader to rely on divine provision before undertaking the task of passing on teaching.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 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.
- Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
- 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
- Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
- Haggai 2:4 But now be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the LORD. Be strong, O Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. And be strong, all you people of the land, declares the LORD. Work! For I am with you, declares the LORD of Hosts.
- 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
- 1 Timothy 1:18 Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,
- Joshua 1:7 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.
- 1 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.