2 Timothy 2:2 cpdv — and by the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses. These things encourage faithful men, who shall t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and by the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses. These things encourage faithful men, who shall then be suitable to teach others also. "

— 2 Timothy 2:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Timothy 2 — Context

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

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and by the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses. These things encourage faithful men, who shall then be suitable to teach others also.

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Labor like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

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No man, acting as a soldier for God, entangles himself in worldly matters, so that he may be pleasing to him for whom he has proven himself.

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Then, too, whoever strives in a competition is not crowned, unless he has competed lawfully.

2 Timothy 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 2:2 say?
2 Timothy 2:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and by the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses. These things encourage faithful men, who shall then be suitable to teach others also. ”
Where is 2 Timothy 2:2 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 2:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 2.
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 2:2.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 2:2 in?
2 Timothy 2:2 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 2:2?
2 Timothy 2:2 reads (CPDV): “and by the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses. These things encourage faithful men, who shall then be suitable to teach others also. ” 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.
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