2 Timothy 2:7

Paul tells Timothy to reflect on these images and trusts the Lord to give him understanding. Spiritual insight comes through thoughtful meditation joined to God's enabling.

Cross-references · 38

• Jas 1:5Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
• 1 Jn 5:20And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
• Gen 41:38–39So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”
• Luke 24:45Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.
• Eph 1:17–18that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
• Prov 2:3–6if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,
• 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.
• Col 1:9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
• Luke 21:15For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
• 1 Tim 4:15Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
• Jas 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
• 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.
• Dan 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.
• 1 Cor 12:8To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,
• Isa 28:26For his God instructs and teaches him properly.
• Heb 13:7Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
• Phil 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
• Acts 7:10and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.
• Heb 7:4Consider how great Melchizedek was: Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the plunder.
• Heb 3:1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
• Heb 12:3Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
• Ps 119:125I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.
• Prov 24:32I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction:
• Deut 32:29If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.
• Isa 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.
• Ps 64:9Then all mankind will fear and proclaim the work of God; so they will ponder what He has done.
• Ps 119:73Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
• Ps 143:8–9Let 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.
• Deut 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.
• 1 Chr 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.
• 2 Chr 1:8–12Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotion to my father David, and You have made me king in his place.
• 1 Chr 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.”
• Num 27:16–17“May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation
• Exod 36:1–2“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.”
• Ps 119:144Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.
• Jas 3:15Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
• Isa 1:3The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.”
• Luke 9:44“Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.”

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