2 Timothy 2:7-9

2:7 Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.

2:8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel, 2:9 for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God’s message is not imprisoned!


tn The Greek word here usually means “for,” but is used in this verse for a milder continuation of thought.

tn Grk “in all things.”

tn Grk “of David’s seed” (an idiom for physical descent).

tn Grk “according to my gospel.”

tn Or “chains,” “bonds.”

tn Or “word.”

tn Or “chained,” “bound.”