2 Timothy 2

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 4

1 You, therefore, my child, be empowered by grace in the Christ Jesus.

2 And what things you heard from me through many witnesses, commit these things to faithful men, such as will be competent also to teach others.

3 You, therefore, suffer hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

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Chapter Summary

1 He is encouraged again to constancy and perseverance. 22 Whereof to beware, and what to follow after.

Key Greek Words

πολλῶν abundant, altogether, common G4183
πιστοῖς believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly) G4103
οὐδεὶς any (man), aught, man G3762
ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443
οὐ long, nay, neither G3756

People & Context

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Timeline

Be Strong and Transmit the Teaching

Paul tells Timothy to be empowered by grace in Christ Jesus and to commit what he heard through many witnesses to faithful men competent to teach others, establishing a chain of transmission.

2 Timothy 2:1-2
Three Metaphors for Faithfulness

Paul uses three metaphors: the soldier who does not entangle himself with civilian affairs, the athlete who must compete lawfully to be crowned, and the laboring farmer who partakes first of the fruits.

2 Timothy 2:3-7
Remember Jesus Christ Risen

Timothy is to remember Jesus Christ raised from the dead, of the seed of David. Paul endures bonds for the gospel, but the Word of God has not been bound. He endures all things for the elect.

2 Timothy 2:8-10

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