Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Timothy 2

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← 2 Timothy | ← Ch 1 | Ch 3 →

2 Timothy 2 . 1 , Timothy is exhorted again to constancy and perseverance , and to do the duty of a faithful servant of the Lord in dividing the word aright , and staying profane and vain babblings; 2 Timothy 2 . 17 , Of Hymenaeus and Philetus; 2 Timothy 2 . 19 , The foundation of the Lord is sure; 2 Timothy 2 . 22 , He is taught whereof to beware , and what to follow after , and in what manner the servant of the Lord ought to behave himself.

2 Timothy 2:1

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

2 Timothy 2:1 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:2

And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

2 Timothy 2:2 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:3

Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:3 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:4

A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

2 Timothy 2:4 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:5

Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.

2 Timothy 2:5 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:6

The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.

2 Timothy 2:6 · BSB

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or , labouring first , must be partaker of the fruits

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2 Timothy 2:7

Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.

2 Timothy 2:7 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:8

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,

2 Timothy 2:8 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:9

for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

2 Timothy 2:9 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:10

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

2 Timothy 2:10 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:11

This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

2 Timothy 2:11 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:12

if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

2 Timothy 2:12 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:13

if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

2 Timothy 2:13 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:14

Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.

2 Timothy 2:14 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:15

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:16

But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

2 Timothy 2:16 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:17

and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

2 Timothy 2:17 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:18

who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.

2 Timothy 2:18 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

2 Timothy 2:19 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:20

A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.

2 Timothy 2:20 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:21

So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

2 Timothy 2:21 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:22

Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

2 Timothy 2:22 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:23

But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

2 Timothy 2:23 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:24

And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

2 Timothy 2:24 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:25

He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

2 Timothy 2:25 · BSB

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2 Timothy 2:26

Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.

2 Timothy 2:26 · BSB

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Gr. awake

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge is the classical cross-reference layer — centuries of catchword parallels beneath the site’s quotations, allusions, and echoes. Every reference above also flows into the wider web of connections.

In the wider web10 threads
Intertextuality Pairs
Quotations 2 Timothy 2:19 → Numbers 16:5
Allusions 2 Timothy 2:19 → Isaiah 26:13, 2 Timothy 2:7 → Proverbs 2:6, 2 Timothy 2:8 → 2 Samuel 7:12
Echoes 2 Timothy 2:19 → Isaiah 28:16
Trajectories
Book of Life (God's Record of the Elect), Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)
Anchor Text Networks
Networked 2 Samuel 7.12-16 - The Davidic Covenant
Chiasms
Shaped 2 Timothy 2:1–14, 2 Timothy 2:15–26
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