2 Timothy 2:2

2 Timothy 2:1 net — Serving Faithfully Despite Hardship So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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"Serving Faithfully Despite Hardship So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus."

— 2 Timothy 2:1, NET Bible

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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.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
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

Serving Faithfully Despite Hardship So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

And what you heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.

Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

No one in military service gets entangled in matters of everyday life; otherwise he will not please the one who recruited him.

2 Timothy 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 2:1 say?

2 Timothy 2:1 in the NET Bible reads: “Serving Faithfully Despite Hardship So you, my child, 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 (NET): “Serving Faithfully Despite Hardship So you, my child, 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 net — Serving Faithfully Despite Hardship So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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