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 1:5But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.
• 1 Jn 5:20We know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding, that we know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
• Gen 41:38–39Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?”
• Luke 24:45Then he opened their minds, that they might understand the Scriptures.
• Eph 1:17–18that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;
• Prov 2:3–6Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;
• John 14:26But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.
• Col 1:9For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don’t cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
• Luke 21:15for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to withstand or to contradict.
• 1 Tim 4:15Be diligent in these things. Give yourself wholly to them, that your progress may be revealed to all.
• Jas 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
• John 16:13However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.
• Dan 1:17Now as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
• 1 Cor 12:8For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom, and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;
• Isa 28:26For his God instructs him in right judgment, and teaches him.
• Heb 13:7Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.
• Phil 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
• Acts 7:10and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt. He made him governor over Egypt and all his house.
• Heb 7:4Now consider how great this man was, to whom even Abraham, the patriarch, gave a tenth out of the best plunder.
• Heb 3:1Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus;
• Heb 12:3For consider him who has endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, that you don’t grow weary, fainting in your souls.
• Ps 119:125I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.
• Prov 24:32Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction:
• Deut 32:29Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
• Isa 5:12The harp, lyre, tambourine, and flute, with wine, are at their feasts; but they don’t respect the work of Yahweh, neither have they considered the operation of his hands.
• Ps 64:9All mankind shall be afraid. They shall declare the work of God, and shall wisely ponder what he has done.
• Ps 119:73Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.
• Ps 143:8–9Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you.
• Deut 4:39Know therefore today, and take it to heart, that Yahweh himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath. There is no one else.
• 1 Chr 22:12May Yahweh give you discretion and understanding, and put you in charge of Israel; that so you may keep the law of Yahweh your God.
• 2 Chr 1:8–12Solomon said to God, “You have shown great loving kindness to David my father, and have made me king in his place.
• 1 Chr 29:19and give to Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palace, for which I have made provision.”
• Num 27:16–17“Let Yahweh, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation,
• Exod 36:1–2“Bezalel and Oholiab shall work with every wise-hearted man, in whom Yahweh has put wisdom and understanding to know how to do all the work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that Yahweh has commanded.”
• Ps 119:144Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. KUF
• Jas 3:15This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic.
• Isa 1:3The ox knows his owner, and the donkey his master’s crib; but Israel doesn’t know, my people don’t consider.”
• Luke 9:44“Let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of Man will be delivered up into the hands of men.”

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