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Strength is a Gift, Not Grit
Commentators emphasize that the strength Paul urges is not self-generated willpower. Instead, it is a continuous empowerment received "in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." Scholars describe Christ as a "dynamo" of power; our role is to stay connected to Him, the source. This strength is a divine gift, not a product of human effort.
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2 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Timothy 2:1
18th Century
Theologian
CHAPTER II.
ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER.
This chapter is made up of various exhortations and encouragements to duty. The apostle exhorts …
AT Robertson
On 2 Timothy 2:1
Be strengthened (ενδυναμου). Present passive imperative of ενδυναμοω. See already 1 Timothy 1:12;[Reference Romans 4:2…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Timothy 2:1
19th Century
Bishop
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.—St. Paul, after the reference to the faithless Asi…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Timothy 2:1
19th Century
Preacher
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
This is an exhortation to every one of us, not only to have …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Timothy 2:1
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…
John Calvin
On 2 Timothy 2:1
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On 2 Timothy 2:1
17th Century
Pastor
You therefore, my son
The illative particle, "therefore", shows the connection between this and the preceding chapte…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Timothy 2:1–7
17th Century
Minister
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…