2 Timothy
“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 2:1
2 Timothy 2:1 (KJV) speaks to God's grace, strength, and God's strength in weakness — words set in 2 Timothy, Paul's final letter. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10“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.”
2 Corinthians 12:9“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19“It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”
Psalms 18:32“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
Psalms 73:26
Common questions
What does 2 Timothy 2:1 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Timothy 2:1 reads: "Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." The verse speaks to God's grace, strength, and God's strength in weakness. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Timothy 2 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Timothy 2:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." is 2 Timothy 2:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Timothy chapter 2.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Timothy 2:1?
Verses that sit beside 2 Timothy 2:1 include Nehemiah 8:10, 2 Corinthians 12:9, and Philippians 4:13. Reading them alongside 2 Timothy 2:1 deepens the theme of God's grace.
How can I pray with 2 Timothy 2:1?
Read 2 Timothy 2:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.