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2 Timothy 2:1

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THOU therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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  1. 2 Corinthians 12:9–10Rank 1 from verse 1
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    9And 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.

    10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

  2. 2 Timothy 1:7Rank 2 from verse 1
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    7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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    10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

  4. Philippians 4:13Rank 4 from verse 1
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    13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

  5. 1 Corinthians 16:13Rank 5 from verse 1
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    13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

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2 Timothy 2:1

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

son

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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

strong

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Having great power, might, firmness, courage, capacity, influence, defence, health, intensity, or ability to act, endure, resist, overcome, or support.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

grace

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Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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1THOU therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

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