2 Timothy 2:1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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New International Version
You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

English Standard Version
You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus,

New American Standard Bible
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

International Standard Version
As for you, my child, be strong by the grace that is in the Messiah Jesus.

American Standard Version
Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus:

Darby Bible Translation
Thou therefore, my child, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.

Young's Literal Translation
Thou, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus,

Cross References

Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

2 Timothy 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

2 Timothy 1:2
To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 2:10
Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

2 Timothy 4:17
Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

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Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

2:1-7 As our trials increase, we need to grow stronger in that which is good; our faith stronger, our resolution stronger, our love to God and Christ stronger. This is opposed to our being strong in our own strength. All Christians, but especially ministers, must be faithful to their Captain, and resolute in his cause. The great care of a Christian must be to please Christ. We are to strive to get the mastery of our lusts and corruptions, but we cannot expect the prize unless we observe the laws. We must take care that we do good in a right manner, that our good may not be spoken evil of. Some who are active, spend their zeal about outward forms and doubtful disputations. But those who strive lawfully shall be crowned at last. If we would partake the fruits, we must labour; if we would gain the prize, we must run the race. We must do the will of God, before we receive the promises, for which reason we have need of patience. Together with our prayers for others, that the Lord would give them understanding in all things, we must exhort and stir them up to consider what they hear or read.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

CHAPTER 2

2Ti 2:1-26. Exhortations; to Faithfulness as a Good Soldier of Christ; Errors to Be Shunned; the Lord's Sure Foundation; the Right Spirit for a Servant of Christ.

1. Thou therefore—following my example (2Ti 1:8, 12), and that of Onesiphorus (2Ti 1:16-18), and shunning that of those who forsook me (2Ti 1:15).

my son—Children ought to imitate their father.

be strong—literally, "be invested with power." Have power, and show thyself to have it; implying an abiding state of power.

in the grace—the element IN which the believer's strength has place. Compare 2Ti 1:7, "God hath given us the spirit of power."