2 Timothy 2:7 - Forerunner Commentary

2 Timothy 2:7

5 And also ^aif anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

6 The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.

7 Consider what I say, and¹ may the Lord ^agive you understanding in all things.

8 Remember that Jesus Christ, ^aof the seed of David, ^bwas raised from the dead ^caccording to my gospel,

9 ^afor which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, ^beven to the point of chains; ^cbut the word of God is not chained.

10 Therefore ^aI endure all things for the sake of the¹ elect, ^bthat they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 This is a faithful saying:
For ^aif we died with Him,
We shall also live with Him.

12 ^aIf we endure,
We shall also reign with Him.
^bIf we deny Him,
He also will deny us.

13 If we are faithless,
He remains faithful;
He ^acannot deny Himself.

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14 Remind them of these things, ^acharging them before the Lord not to¹ strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.

15 ^aBe diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Verse Comparison: 2 Timothy 2:7

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American Standard Version
Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.

Amplified® Bible
Think over these things I am saying [understand them and grasp their application], for the Lord will grant you full insight {and} understanding in everything.

Contemporary English Version
If you keep in mind what I have told you, the Lord will help you understand completely.

Darby English Version
Think of what I say, for the Lord will give thee understanding in all things.

Good News Bible
Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will enable you to understand it all.

International Standard Version
Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you to understand all these things.

King James Version
Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

New American Standard Bible
Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

New International Version
Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

New King James Version
Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

Young's Literal Translation
be considering what things I say, for the Lord give to thee understanding in all things.

New English Translation
Think about what I am saying and¹ the Lord will give you understanding of all this.²

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