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2 Timothy 2:7
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Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
Consider what I say, and the Lord giue thee vnderstanding in all things.
Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will give you the ability to understand everything.
Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
Understand what I say, for the Lord will give you insight in everything.
Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
If you keep in mind what I have told you, the Lord will help you understand completely.
Think about what I am saying, for the Lord will enable you to understand everything.
Think of what I say, for the Lord will give thee understanding in all things.
Consider what I say: and the Lord giue thee vnderstanding in all things:
Perceive these things: and may our LORD give you wisdom in all things.
Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will enable you to understand it all.
Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will grant you understanding in all these things.
Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
Think over the things I am saying [grasp their application], for the Lord will grant you insight and understanding in everything.
Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.
Give thought to what I say; for the Lord will give you wisdom in all things.
Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you to understand all these things.
Understand what I say to thee. Our Lord give thee wisdom in all things.
Consider what I say. Our Lord give thee wisdom in all things.
Consider What I say: and the Lorde geue thee vnderstandyng in all thinges.
Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.
Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
Consider what I say, and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
Mark well what I am saying: the Lord will give you discernment in everything.
Vndurstonde thou what thingis Y seie. For the Lord schal yyue to thee vndurstonding in alle thingis.
Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give you understanding in all things.
Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.
Consider what I say, and may [fn] the Lord give you understanding in all things.
Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.
Think about these things and the Lord will help you understand them.
Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
Think, as to what I am speaking; for the Lord will give thee discernment in all things.
Understand what I say: for the Lord will give thee in all things understanding.
Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.
Consyder what I saye. The lorde geve the vnderstondynge in all thynges.
be considering what things I say, for the Lord give to thee understanding in all things.
Consydre what I saye. The LORDE shal geue the vnderstondynge in all thinges.
consider what I say, and the Lord will give you understanding in all things.
Think about these things and let God fill in the gaps.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Consider: Deuteronomy 4:39, Deuteronomy 32:29, Psalms 64:9, Proverbs 24:32, Isaiah 1:3, Isaiah 5:12, Luke 9:44, Philippians 4:8, 1 Timothy 4:15, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 7:4, Hebrews 12:3, Hebrews 13:7
and: Genesis 41:38, Genesis 41:39, Exodus 36:1, Exodus 36:2, Numbers 27:16, Numbers 27:17, 1 Chronicles 22:12, 1 Chronicles 29:19, 2 Chronicles 1:8-12, Psalms 119:73, Psalms 119:125, Psalms 119:144, Psalms 143:8, Psalms 143:9, Proverbs 2:3-6, Isaiah 28:26, Daniel 1:17, Luke 21:15, Luke 24:45, John 14:26, John 16:13, Acts 7:10, 1 Corinthians 12:8, Ephesians 1:17, Ephesians 1:18, Colossians 1:9, James 1:5, James 3:15, James 3:17, 1 John 5:20
Reciprocal: Ezra 8:16 - men of understanding 1 Timothy 4:12 - no
Cross-References
The name of the third river was Tigris. This river flowed east of Assyria. The fourth river was the Euphrates.
The Lord God put the man in the Garden of Eden to work the soil and take care of the garden.
The man gave names to all the tame animals, to all the birds in the air, and to all the wild animals. He saw many animals and birds, but he could not find a companion that was right for him.
So the Lord God caused the man to sleep very deeply. While he was asleep, God took one of the ribs from the man's body. Then he closed the man's skin where the rib had been.
So the Lord God forced the man out of the Garden of Eden to work the ground he was made from.
But Moses and Aaron bowed to the ground and cried out, "God, you know what people are thinking. Please don't be angry with all these people. Only one man really sinned."
" Lord , you are the God who knows what people are thinking. I pray that you will choose a leader for these people.
So surely people are worse! They live in houses of clay built on dust. They can be crushed as easily as a moth!
as long as I have life in me, as long as breath from God is in my nostrils,
You and I are the same before God. He used clay to make us both.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Consider what I say,.... The advice given by the apostle to Timothy, to be strong in the grace of Christ; to commit the doctrines of the Gospel to faithful and able men; and to endure hardness for the sake of it: as also the characters which he bore as a soldier, a runner in a race, or a wrestler, and an husbandman; and therefore must not expect ease and rest, but war, difficulties, toil, and labour; and likewise under what titles Christ was to be regarded; as his General, and Captain of salvation, that commanded him; as the righteous Judge, that held the prize and crown for which he was running; and the chief Shepherd, who would reward all his labours; and moreover, the glorious reward of grace itself, he might expect, as eternal life, when he had fought the good fight the crown of righteousness, when he had finished his course, or run his race; and a crown of glory that fades not away, when the chief Shepherd should appear: and by putting him upon the consideration of these things, he suggests, that they were matters of moment and importance, and would be of great use to him in assisting and encouraging his faith, amidst all trials and exercises; and whereas they were expressed in figurative terms, taken from the soldier, the runner in a race, and the husbandman, they might not at first view be so easy to be understood; and therefore he would have him think of them, and meditate upon them, and weigh them in his mind; as well as he would not have him take things upon trust from him, but examine them whether they were right or not; though he doubted not but that they would be found to be agreeable to the standard of truth: wherefore he prays as follows,
and the Lord give thee understanding in all things; in all the above things, and in all others; in all the doctrines and mysteries of grace, and in all the rules of conduct in life. No man has of himself an understanding in spiritual things; this is the gift of God; and where it is given there is need of an increase of it, and always of such a prayer for it. The Alexandrian copy, Vulgate Latin, and Arabic versions, read, "the Lord will give thee", c, and so the words are a promise, an encouragement to Timothy, to consider well of these things for he might assure himself, that, in so doing, God would give him more understanding in them.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Consider what I say; - see the notes at 1 Timothy 4:15. The sense is “Think of the condition of the soldier, and the principles on which he is enlisted; think of the aspirant for the crown in the Grecian games; think of the farmer, patiently toiling in the prospect of the distant harvest; and then go to your work with a similar spirit.” These things are worth attention. When the minister of the gospel thinks of his hardships, of his struggles against an evil world, and of his arduous and constant discouraging toil, let him think of the soldier, of the man who struggles for this world’s honors, and of the patient farmer - AND be content. How patiently do they bear all, and yet for what inferior rewards!
And the Lord give thee understanding in all things - Enable you to see the force of these considerations, and to apply them to your own case. Such are often the discouragements of the ministry; so prone is the mind to despondency, that we need the help of the Lord to enable us to apply the most obvious considerations, and to derive support from the most plain and simple truths and promises.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 7. Consider what I say — Apply my metaphors and similitudes in a proper manner.
And the Lord give thee understanding — But instead of δωη, may he give, ACDEFG, several others, besides versions and fathers, have δωσει he will give. Consider thou properly, and God will give thee a proper understanding of all things that concern thy own peace, and the peace and prosperity of his Church. Think as well as read.
