2 Timothy 2:1

1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Ver. 1. Be strong ] Together with the word there goes forth a power, as Luke 5:17 . Exhortations are God’s means to make us such as he requireth us to be.

In the grace that is in Christ Jesus ] Weak grace may evidence pardon of sin; but it is strong grace that can overcome the temptations of Satan, 1Jn 2:12 ; 1 John 2:14 , and bear up the heart in strong consolation, a The blessing upon man in the first creation was, "Increase and multiply;" in the second, "Grow in grace, be strong," &c.

a Θαττον αν ειδης την καρδιαν η τα εν τη καρδια .