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2 Timothy 2:8
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Timothy from a Roman prison, framing his instruction within his own current suffering and chains for the gospel (2 Timothy 2:9). The immediate context commands Timothy to consider the message and trust that the Lord will grant him insight (2 Timothy 2:7).
The words — The imperative Μνημόνευε (Mnēmoneue) literally means "do remember," anchoring the verse to Jesus Christ as ἐγηγερμένον ἐκ νεκρῶν (egēgermenon ek nekrōn), "raised out from the dead," and ἐκ σπέρματος (ek spermatos), "from the seed [of David]."
The thread — This resurrection and Davidic lineage motif runs through Acts 2:24, which records God raising Jesus from death, and connects to the gospel proclamation referenced in Romans 2:16 and 1 Corinthians 15:11.
Why it lands — The text directs Timothy to fix his attention on the historical facts of Christ’s death, resurrection, and Davidic descent, providing a concrete standard for his conduct and endurance.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
Cross-references
- Acts 2:24 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.
- Romans 2:16 on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.
- 1 Corinthians 15:11 Whether, then, it was I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:14 To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Matthew 1:1 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:
- Romans 1:3 regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,
- 1 Corinthians 15:4 that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,
- 1 Timothy 2:7 For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.
- Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
- Revelation 5:5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”