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2 Timothy 1

Introduction

1  Paul's love to Timothy, and the unfeigned faith which was in Timothy himself, his mother, and grandmother.
6  He is exhorted to stir up the gift of God which was in him;
8  to be stedfast and patient in persecution;
13  and to persist in the form and truth of that doctrine which he had learned of him.
15  Phygellus and Hermogenes, and such like, are noted, and Onesiphorus is highly commended.
Verse 1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
an
Romans 1:1, 2 Corinthians 1:1
the promise
John 5:24,39,40, 6:40,54, 10:28, 17:3, Romans 5:21, 6:23, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Ephesians 3:6, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 9:15, 2 Peter 1:3,4, 1 John 2:25, 5:11-13
Verse 2

To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Timothy
1 Timothy 1:2, Romans 12:19, Philippians 4:1
Grace
Romans 1:7
Verse 3

I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;
I thank
Romans 1:8, Ephesians 1:16
whom
5, 3:15, Acts 22:3, 24:14, 26:4, 27:23, Galatians 1:14
with
Acts 23:1, 24:16, Romans 1:9, 9:1, 2 Corinthians 1:12, 1 Timothy 1:5,19, Hebrews 13:8
that
Romans 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 1:2,3, 3:10
night
Luke 2:37
Verse 4

Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
desiring
4:9,21, Romans 1:11, 15:30-32, Philippians 1:8, 2:26, 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20, 3:1
being
Acts 20:19,31,37,38, Revelation 7:17, 21:4
filled
Psalms 126:5, Isaiah 61:3, Jeremiah 31:13, John 16:22,24, 1 John 1:4
Verse 5

When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
I call
Psalms 77:6
unfeigned
Psalms 17:1, 18:44, 66:3, 81:15; *marg:; Jeremiah 3:10, John 1:47, 2 Corinthians 6:6, 1 Timothy 1:5, 4:6, 1 Peter 1:22
thy mother
Psalms 22:10, 86:16, 116:16, Acts 16:1
I am
12, Acts 26:26, Romans 4:21, 8:38, 14:5,14, 15:14, Hebrews 6:9, 11:13
Verse 6

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
I put
2:14, Isaiah 43:26, 1 Timothy 4:6, 2 Peter 1:12, 3:1, Jude 1:5
that
4:2, Exodus 35:26, 36:2, Matthew 25:15-30, Luke 19:13, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, 1 Peter 4:10,11
by the
Acts 8:17,18, 19:6, 1 Timothy 4:14, Hebrews 6:2
Verse 7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
the spirit
Acts 20:24, 21:13, Romans 8:15, Hebrews 2:15, 1 John 4:18
but
Micah 3:8, Zechariah 4:6, Luke 10:19, 24:49, Acts 1:8, 6:8, 9:22, 10:38, 1 Corinthians 2:4
of love
Romans 5:5, Galatians 5:22, Colossians 1:8, 1 Peter 1:22
a sound
Psalms 119:80, Proverbs 2:7, 8:14, Luke 8:35, 15:17, Acts 26:11,25, 2 Corinthians 5:13,14
Verse 8

Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
ashamed
12, Psalms 119:46, Isaiah 51:7, Mark 8:38, Luke 9:26, Acts 5:41, Romans 1:16, 9:33, Ephesians 3:13, 1 Peter 4:14
the testimony
Psalms 19:7, Isaiah 8:20, John 15:27, 19:35, Ephesians 4:17, 1 Timothy 2:6, 1 John 4:14, 1 John 5:11,12, Revelation 1:2, 12:11, 19:10
his prisoner
16, 2:9, Ephesians 3:1, 4:1, Philippians 1:7
be thou
2:3,11,12, 4:5, Romans 8:17,18,36, 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, Philippians 3:10, Colossians 1:24, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, 1 Peter 4:13-15, Revelation 1:9, 12:11
according
4:17, Romans 16:25, 2 Corinthians 6:7, 12:9,10, Philippians 4:13, Colossians 1:11, 1 Peter 1:5, Jude 1:24
Verse 9

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
hath
Matthew 1:21, Acts 2:47, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Ephesians 2:5,8, 1 Timothy 1:1, Titus 3:4,5
called
Romans 8:28,30, 9:24, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 2 Thessalonians 2:13,14, Hebrews 3:1, 1 Peter 1:15,16, 2:9, 1 Peter 2:20,21
not
Romans 3:20, 9:11, 11:5,6, Ephesians 2:9, Titus 3:5
according to his
Deuteronomy 7:7,8, Isaiah 14:26,27, Matthew 11:25,26, Luke 10:21, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 1:9,11
which
John 6:37, 10:28,29, 17:9, 1 Corinthians 3:21,22, Ephesians 1:3
before
John 17:24, Acts 15:18, Romans 16:25, Ephesians 1:4, 3:11, Titus 1:2, 1 Peter 1:20, Revelation 13:8, 17:8
Verse 10

But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
now
Isaiah 25:7, 60:2,3, Luke 2:31,32, Romans 16:26, Ephesians 1:9, Colossians 1:26,27, Titus 1:3, 2:11, 1 Peter 1:20,21, 1 John 1:2
our
Isaiah 43:3, 45:15,21, Luke 2:11, John 4:42, Acts 5:31, 13:23, Titus 1:4, 2:13, Titus 3:4, 2 Peter 1:1,11, 2:20, 3:2,18, 1 John 4:14
who
Isaiah 25:8, Hosea 13:14, John 11:25,26, 1 Corinthians 15:54,55, Hebrews 2:14,15, Revelation 20:14
abolished
Luke 13:7, Romans 3:31, 6:6, Galatians 5:4; *Gr:
and hath
1, John 5:24-29,40, 14:6, 20:31, Romans 2:7, 5:17,18, 1 Corinthians 15:53, 2 Corinthians 5:4, 2 Peter 1:3, 1 John 1:2, Revelation 2:7, 22:1,2,14,17, Luke 11:36, John 1:9, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Ephesians 1:18, Hebrews 10:32, Revelation 18:1; *Gr:
Verse 11

Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
Acts 9:15, Ephesians 3:7,8, 1 Timothy 1:7, 2:7
Verse 12

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
the which
8, 2:9, 3:10-12, 4:16,17, Acts 9:16, 13:46,50, 14:5,6, 21:27-31, Acts 22:21-24, Ephesians 3:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 2:16
I am
8, Psalms 25:2, Isaiah 50:7, 54:4, Acts 21:13, Romans 1:16, 5:4,5, 9:33, Philippians 1:20, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 4:16
for I
Psalms 9:10, 56:9, Philippians 3:8,10, 1 Peter 4:19
believed
or, trusted.
Isaiah 12:2, Nahum 1:7, Matthew 12:21, Romans 15:12,13, Ephesians 1:12,13, 1 Peter 1:20,21
am persuaded
he is
John 10:28-30, Philippians 3:21, Hebrews 2:18, 7:25
keep
John 6:39,40,44, 17:11,12,15, 1 Timothy 6:20, 1 Peter 1:5, Jude 1:24
which I
Psalms 31:5, Luke 23:46, Acts 7:59, 1 Peter 4:19
against
18, 4:8, Matthew 7:22, 24:36, Luke 10:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:4
Verse 13

Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
Hold
14, 3:14, Proverbs 3:18,21, 4:4-8,13, 23:23, Philippians 1:27, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Titus 1:9, Hebrews 3:6, 4:14, 10:23, Jude 1:3, Revelation 2:25, 3:3,11
the form
Proverbs 8:14, Romans 2:20, 6:17, 1 Timothy 1:10, 6:3, Titus 2:1,8
which
2:2, Philippians 4:9
in faith
Colossians 1:4, 1 Timothy 1:14
Verse 14

That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
good
2:2, Luke 16:11, Romans 3:2, 1 Corinthians 9:17, 2 Corinthians 5:19,20, Galatians 2:7, Colossians 4:11, 1 Timothy 1:11, 6:20
by the
Romans 8:13, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, 1 Peter 1:22
which dwelleth
John 14:17, Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19, 2 Corinthians 5:16, Ephesians 2:22
Verse 15

This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
that
Acts 16:6, 19:10,27,31, 20:16, 1 Corinthians 16:19
be
4:10,16, Philippians 2:21
Verse 16

The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
Lord
18, Nehemiah 5:19, 13:14,22,31, Psalms 18:25, 37:26, Matthew 5:7, 10:41,42, Matthew 25:35-40, 2 Corinthians 9:12-14, Hebrews 6:10, 10:34
the house
4:19
refreshed
1 Corinthians 16:18, Philemon 1:7,20
and was
my
Acts 28:20, Ephesians 6:20; *marg:
Verse 17

But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.
Acts 28:30,31
Verse 18

The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.
that he
16, 1 Kings 17:20, Matthew 25:34-40
mercy
Psalms 130:3,4, Luke 1:72,78, Romans 3:23,24, 9:15-23, Ephesians 2:4, 1 Peter 1:10
in that
12, 1 Thessalonians 2:19
ministered
Luke 8:3, 2 Corinthians 9:1, Hebrews 6:10
Ephesus
4:12, Acts 19:1, 1 Corinthians 16:8, 1 Timothy 1:3, Revelation 2:1

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