Be strengthened (ενδυναμου). Present passive imperative of ενδυναμοω. See already 1 Timothy 1:12;[Reference Romans 4:2…

CHAPTER II.

ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER.

This chapter is made up of various exhortations and encouragements to duty. The apostle exhorts …

You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.—St. Paul, after the reference to the faithless Asi…

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boaster…

After exhorting Timothy to “be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus,” Paul sounds his frequent note in the Pastorals about preserving and tr…

Be strong in the grace As he had formerly commanded him to keep, by the Spirit, that which was committed to him, so now he likewise instru…

You therefore, my son
The illative particle, "therefore", shows the connection between this and the preceding chapte…

As our trials increase, we need to grow stronger in that which is good: our faith stronger, our resolution stronger, our love to God and Christ str…

1. Previously, the Apostle urged Timothy to preach the Gospel with all diligence; here he exhorts him to stand firm in the face of martyrdom…