2 Timothy 2:7

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

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
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“Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.”

King James Version · Public Domain
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“Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“be considering what things I say, for the Lord give to thee understanding in all things.”

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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Timothy 2:7 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 41:38So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”
  2. Exodus 36:1“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”
  3. Numbers 27:16“May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation
  4. Deuteronomy 4:39Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.
  5. Deuteronomy 32:29If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.
  6. 1 Chronicles 22:12Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God.
  7. 1 Chronicles 29:19And give my son Solomon a whole heart to keep and carry out all Your commandments, decrees, and statutes, and to build Your palace for which I have made provision.”
  8. 2 Chronicles 1:8Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotion to my father David, and You have made me king in his place.
  9. Psalms 64:9Then all mankind will fear and proclaim the work of God; so they will ponder what He has done.
  10. Psalms 119:73Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
  11. Psalms 119:125I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.
  12. Psalms 119:144Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.
  13. Psalms 143:8Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.
  14. Proverbs 2:3if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,
  15. Proverbs 24:32I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction:
  16. Isaiah 1:3The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.”
  17. Isaiah 5:12At their feasts are the lyre and harp, tambourines and flutes and wine. They disregard the actions of the LORD and fail to see the work of His hands.
  18. Isaiah 28:26For his God instructs and teaches him properly.
  19. Daniel 1:17To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.
  20. Luke 9:44“Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.”
  21. Luke 21:15For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
  22. Luke 24:45Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.
  23. John 14:26But 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.
  24. John 16:13However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

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