2Ti 2:1 | MHM | STEP | Ministerial Fortitude. In this section, Paul encourages Timothy to be strong and faithful in his ministry. Paul reminds him that strength comes from the grace found in Christ Jesus, not from our own abilities. Timothy is told to pass on what he has learned to trustworthy people who will continue teaching others. Paul uses images from daily life, like soldiers, athletes, and farmers, to explain what it means to serve Christ faithfully. He also reminds Timothy to be patient and to think carefully about these instructions, asking God for understanding. v. 1 : Paul tells Timothy, Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus . Timothy is not to rely on his own strength, but on the grace that Jesus gives (Ephesians 6:10; John 1:17 ). Paul speaks tenderly, calling Timothy his son, and urges him to grow stronger, especially as trials increase.

‏ 2 Timothy 2:1

Ministerial Fortitude.

In this section, Paul encourages Timothy to be strong and faithful in his ministry. Paul reminds him that strength comes from the grace found in Christ Jesus, not from our own abilities. Timothy is told to pass on what he has learned to trustworthy people who will continue teaching others. Paul uses images from daily life, like soldiers, athletes, and farmers, to explain what it means to serve Christ faithfully. He also reminds Timothy to be patient and to think carefully about these instructions, asking God for understanding.

v. 1: Paul tells Timothy, Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Timothy is not to rely on his own strength, but on the grace that Jesus gives (Ephesians 6:10; John 1:17 ^a). Paul speaks tenderly, calling Timothy his son, and urges him to grow stronger, especially as trials increase.