2 Timothy 2:2

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

NASB

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

— 2 Timothy 2:1, NASB

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2 Timothy 2:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
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ASV
“Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. ”
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WEB
“You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
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NET
“Serving Faithfully Despite Hardship So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
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DRB
“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in Christ Jesus:”
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BBE
“So then, my child, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.”
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KJVA
“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
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2 Timothy 2 — Context

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

The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.

2 Timothy 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 2:1 say?

2 Timothy 2:1 in the NASB reads: “You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”

Where is 2 Timothy 2:1 in the Bible?

2 Timothy 2:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 1.

Who wrote 2 Timothy?

2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.

What is the book of 2 Timothy about?

Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."

What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?

2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 2:1.

What translation should I read 2 Timothy 2:1 in?

2 Timothy 2:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Timothy 2:1?

2 Timothy 2:1 reads (NASB): “You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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

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2 Timothy 2:1 in Other Translations

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