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2 Timothy 2:7

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WisdomGuidance and decisions

5 Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.

6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.

Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.

8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,

9 for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

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BSB
Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
KJV
Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
WEB
Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
ASV
Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.
DARBY
Think of what I say, for the Lord will give thee understanding in all things.
BLB
Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
ÅB
Forstå det jeg sier! for Herren skal gi deg forstand på alt.
OTB
Tenk over det jeg sier, og Herren vil gi deg innsikt i alle ting.
B1930
Forstå det jeg sier! for Herren skal gi dig forstand på alt.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • James 1:5

    Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

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  • 1 John 5:20

    And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

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  • Genesis 41:38–39

    So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”

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  • Luke 24:45

    Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.

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  • Ephesians 1:17–18

    that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.

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  • Proverbs 2:3–6

    if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

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  • John 14:26

    But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.

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  • 1 Timothy 4:15

    Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

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