2 Timothy 2:1 - Exposition

Child for son , A.V.; strengthened for strong, A.V. Be strengthened ( ἐνδυναμοῦ ) ; more exactly (as Huther), become strong, or, which is the same thing, strengthen thyself; implying, perhaps, though gently expressed, some previous weakness, as m Hebrews 11:34 , "From weakness were made strong;" where the image seems to be that of recovery from sickness. In Ephesians 6:10 , however ( ἐνδυναμοῦσθε ἐν κυρίῳ ), there is no evidence of preceding weakness, but only a call to use the strength they had; and it may be so here too. The strength, Timothy is reminded, by which he was to fight the good fight, was not his own, but that which would come to him from the grace and love of Jesus Christ.