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

New Living Translation
Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.

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

Berean Standard Bible
You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Berean Literal 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.

New King James Version
You therefore, my son, be strong in 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.

NASB 1995
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

NASB 1977
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Legacy Standard Bible
You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Amplified Bible
So you, my son, be strong [constantly strengthened] and empowered in the grace that is [to be found only] in Christ Jesus.

Christian Standard Bible
You, 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.

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

Contemporary English Version
Timothy, my child, you must let Christ Jesus make you strong by his gift of undeserved grace.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
My child, find your source of strength in the kindness of Christ Jesus.

Good News Translation
As for you, my son, be strong through the grace that is ours in union with Christ Jesus.

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

Majority Standard Bible
You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

NET Bible
So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

New Heart English Bible
You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Weymouth New Testament
You then, my child, must be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

World English Bible
You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that [is] in Christ Jesus,

Berean Literal Bible
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou therefore, my child, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And as for you, my son, be strengthened by the grace which is in Christ Jesus,

New American Bible
So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

New Revised Standard Version
You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
YOU, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
You therefore, my son, be strengthened in the grace which is in Yeshua The Messiah,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Do you, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus;

Godbey New Testament
Therefore, my child, be thou filled up with dynamite in the grace which is in Christ Jesus,

Haweis New Testament
THOU therefore, my son, be mighty in the grace which is in Jesus Christ.

Mace New Testament
As for you, my son, strenuously acquit yourself of the charge you have receiv'd from Christ Jesus.

Weymouth New Testament
You then, my child, must be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Worrell New Testament
Do you, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Worsley New Testament
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Grace and Perseverance
1You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.…

Cross References
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

1 Timothy 1:12
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10
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. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Colossians 1:11
being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully

1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

Romans 5:2
through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.

Hebrews 13:9
Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

Joshua 1:6-9
Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. / 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. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. ...

Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

Zechariah 4:6
So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.

Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

Psalm 31:24
Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

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

my.

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

See on

1 Timothy 1:2,18
Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord…

be.

2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Joshua 1:7
Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.

Haggai 2:4
Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts:

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2 Timothy 2
1. Timothy is exhorted again to constancy and perseverance.
17. Of Hymenaeus and Philetus.
19. The foundation of the Lord is sure.
22. He is taught whereof to beware, and what to follow after.














You therefore
The word "therefore" connects this verse to the preceding context, where Paul discusses the challenges and sufferings associated with the ministry. The Greek word "σὺ οὖν" (su oun) implies a direct and personal application of the previous teachings. Paul is urging Timothy to apply the lessons learned from the examples of faithfulness and endurance. This phrase serves as a reminder that the Christian life is not lived in isolation but is a continuation of the faith and teachings passed down through spiritual lineage.

my child
The Greek term "τέκνον" (teknon) is used here, which conveys a deep sense of affection and spiritual kinship. Paul is not merely addressing Timothy as a subordinate but as a beloved spiritual son. This reflects the close mentor-mentee relationship they shared, emphasizing the importance of discipleship and spiritual family within the Christian community. It also highlights the responsibility of older believers to nurture and guide the younger generation in faith.

be strong
The Greek verb "ἐνδυναμοῦ" (endynamou) is in the present imperative, suggesting a continuous action. It means to be empowered or to gain strength. This is not a call to rely on one's own abilities but to draw strength from an external source. In the Christian context, it is a reminder that true strength comes from God and is sustained by His power. This call to strength is particularly poignant given the trials and persecutions faced by early Christians.

in the grace
The word "χάρις" (charis) refers to the unmerited favor and divine assistance given by God. Grace is a central theme in Pauline theology, representing both the initial act of salvation and the ongoing empowerment for Christian living. This phrase underscores that the strength Timothy needs is not self-generated but is a gift from God, available through His grace. It is a call to live in a state of dependence on God's provision and kindness.

that is in Christ Jesus
This phrase locates the source of grace and strength specifically in the person of Christ. The preposition "ἐν" (en) indicates a sphere or realm, suggesting that all spiritual resources are found within a relationship with Jesus. It emphasizes the exclusivity of Christ as the mediator of God's grace and the centrality of Christ in the believer's life. Historically, this would have been a powerful reminder to Timothy and the early church of their identity and security in Christ amidst external pressures and false teachings.

II.

(1) Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.--St. Paul, after the reference to the faithless Asiatics and the true loyal Onesiphorus, with which he interrupted his exhortation, turns again to Timothy. Thou therefore (oun), my son, considering what has taken place, be strong. It is as though he said, Imitate the one loyal follower, and make up to me for the faithless conduct of so many false friends. "Thou, then, be strong," but not as men understand strength or firmness; but do thou be strong "in the grace that is in Christ Jesus"--that is, be strong in the power of that inward sanctification which enables a man to will and to do according to what God has commanded, in the power of that inward sanctification which alone proceeds from Christ, and which will never be wanting to any one who is in Christ; in other words, "Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might" (Ephesians 6:10).

Verse 1. - Child for son, A.V.; strengthened for strong, A.V. Be strengthened (ἐνδυναμοῦ); more exactly (as Huther), become strong, or, which is the same thing, strengthen thyself; implying, perhaps, though gently expressed, some previous weakness, as m Hebrews 11:34, "From weakness were made strong;" where the image seems to be that of recovery from sickness. In Ephesians 6:10, however (ἐνδυναμοῦσθε ἐν Κυρίῳ), there is no evidence of preceding weakness, but only a call to use the strength they had; and it may be so here too. The strength, Timothy is reminded, by which he was to fight the good fight, was not his own, but that which would come to him from the grace and love of Jesus Christ (comp. 1 Corinthians 15:10; Philippians 4:13).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
You
Σὺ (Sy)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

therefore,
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

my
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

child,
τέκνον (teknon)
Noun - Vocative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.

be strong
ἐνδυναμοῦ (endynamou)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1743: To fill with power, strengthen, make strong. From en and dunamoo; to empower.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

grace
χάριτι (chariti)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.

that [is]
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

Christ
Χριστῷ (Christō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

Jesus.
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.


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