King James Version
2 Timothy 2:7 in the King James Version says “Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.” — study this verse from 2 Timothy chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.”
2 Timothy 2:7 · KJV
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. that: or, labouring first, must be partaker of the fruits
Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“I say”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
“give”
G1325to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
“and”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“understanding”
G4907a mental putting together, i.e., intelligence or (concretely) the intellect
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