Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
II. Metaphors for Ministry
A. The Teacher
2 Timothy 2:2 KJV 1900
And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
B. The Soldier
2 Timothy 2:3–4 KJV 1900
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
C. The Athlete
2 Timothy 2:5 KJV 1900
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
2 Timothy 2:3–4 KJV 1900
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
D. The Farmer
2 Timothy 2:6 KJV 1900
The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
2 Timothy 2:7 KJV 1900
Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
