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

2 Timothy 2:1 —

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Cross-References

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  • 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

    And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. …

  • Ephesians 6:10

    Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

  • 2 Timothy 1:7

    For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

  • Philippians 4:13

    I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:13

    Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 1-7)

Here Paul encourages Timothy to constancy and perseverance in his work: Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus , 2 Tim. 2:1. Observe, Those who have work to do for God must stir up themselves to do it, and strengthen themselves for it. Being strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus may be understood in opposition to the weakness of grace. Where there is the truth of grace there must be…

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