Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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Gill's Exposition
Thou therefore, my son,.... The illative particle, "therefore", shows the connection between this and the preceding chapter; the appellation, "thou, my son", expresses the apostle's tender affection…
Barnes' Notes
Thou therefore - In view of the fact stated in the previous chapter, that many had turned away from the apostle, and had forsaken the paths of truth. Be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus; -…
Adam Clarke
Be strong in the grace - Though the genuine import of the word grace is favor, yet it often implies an active principle communicated from God; light directing how to act, and power enabling to act…
Here Paul encourages Timothy to constancy and perseverance in his work: Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, Ti2 2:1. Observe, Those who have work to do for God must stir up themselves to…
Personal and Ministerial Zeal enforced by Parables from the life of the Soldier, the Athlete and the Farmer
The Apostle resumes the main thread of exhortation to Christian courage. After its…
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