2 Timothy — Chapter 2

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

2 Timothy 2:2 And ^Rthe things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

2 Tim 1:13; 2 Tim 3:10,14

2 Timothy 2:3 Thou therefore ^Rendure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

2 Tim 2:10; 2 Tim 1:8

2 Timothy 2:4 No man ^Rthat warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

Deut 20:5-7; Luke 9:59-62

2 Timothy 2:5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet ^Ris he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

2 Tim 4:7-8; Heb 2:7,9

2 Timothy 2:6 The ^Rhusbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

Isa 28:24-26; Matt 9:37-38

2 Timothy 2:7 ^RConsider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

Deut 4:39; Deut 32:29

2 Timothy 2:8 ^RRemember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

Heb 12:2-3

2 Timothy 2:9 Wherein ^RI suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

2 Tim 1:8,12,16; Acts 9:16

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

2 Tim 2:3; Eph 3:13

2 Timothy 2:11 It is a ^Rfaithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:

1 Tim 1:15; 1 Tim 3:1

2 Timothy 2:12 If ^Rwe suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:

Matt 19:28-29; Acts 14:22

2 Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, ^Ryet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

Isa 25:1; Matt 24:35

2 Timothy 2:14 Of these things ^Rput them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

2 Tim 1:6; 2 Pet 1:13

2 Timothy 2:15 ^RStudy to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Heb 4:11; 2 Pet 1:10,15

2 Timothy 2:16 But ^Rshun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

2 Tim 2:14; 1 Tim 4:7

2 Timothy 2:17 And ^Rtheir word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

Nah 3:15; Jas 5:3

2 Timothy 2:18 Who ^Rconcerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

Matt 22:29; 1 Tim 1:19

2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless ^Rthe foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

Prov 10:25; Isa 14:32

2 Timothy 2:20 But ^Rin a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

1 Cor 3:9,16-17; Eph 2:22

2 Timothy 2:21 If a man therefore ^Rpurge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

Ps 119:9; Isa 1:25

2 Timothy 2:22 ^RFlee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Prov 6:5; 1 Cor 6:18

2 Timothy 2:23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

2 Timothy 2:24 And ^Rthe servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

Deut 34:5; Josh 1:1

2 Timothy 2:25 In meekness ^Rinstructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

Jer 13:15-17; Jer 26:12-15

2 Timothy 2:26 And that they may ^Rrecover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

Luke 15:17; 1 Cor 15:34

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📖 What We’re Reading

2 Timothy 2:1–7 — Faithful transmission and disciplined service

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Timothy should entrust teaching to faithful teachers and learn endurance from the soldier, athlete, and laboring farmer.

Key Truth: Serve with discipline and attention to the calling.

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📖 What We’re Reading

2 Timothy 2:8–13 — Remember the risen Christ

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul suffers for the gospel while God's word remains unbound, encouraging endurance through a faithful saying.

Key Truth: Hold resurrection hope amid costly service.

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📖 What We’re Reading

2 Timothy 2:14–26 — Truthful and gentle correction

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul warns against destructive word disputes, calls for approved handling of truth, and urges purity and gentle instruction toward repentance.

Key Truth: Correct error with truthful patience rather than quarrels.

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Proverbs 15:1 — Gentle speech connects with Paul's instructions for correction.

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How can you address disagreement with greater truthfulness and gentleness?

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