2 Timothy 2 · Verse 8

2 Timothy 2:8

Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

2 Timothy 2:8, King James Version

2 Timothy 2:8 in other translations

BSB	Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,
WEB	Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring of David, according to my Good News,
ASV	Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel:
YLT	Remember Jesus Christ, raised out of the dead, of the seed of David, according to my good news,
DARBY	Remember Jesus Christ raised from among the dead, of the seed of David, according to my glad tidings,
BBE	Keep in mind Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, who came back from the dead, as my good news gives witness:
Webster	Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

What does 2 Timothy 2:8 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

8. Rather as Greek, "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead." Remember Christ risen, so as to follow Him. As He was raised after death, so if thou wouldest share His risen "life," thou must now share His "death" (2Ti 2:11). The Greek perfect passive participle, implies a permanent character acquired by Jesus as the risen Saviour, and our permanent interest in Him as such. Christ's resurrection is put prominently forward as being the truth now assailed (2Ti 2:18), and the one best calculated to stimulate Timothy to steadfastness in sharing Paul's sufferings for the Gospel's sake (see on 2Ti 2:3). of the seed of David--The one and only genealogy (as contrasted with the "endless genealogies," 1Ti 1:4) worth thinking of, for it proves Jesus to be the Messiah. The absence of the article in the Greek, and this formula, "of the seed of David" (compare Ro 1:3), imply that the words were probably part of a recognized short oral creed. In His death He assured us of His humanity; by His resurrection, of His divinity. That He was not crucified for His own sin appears from His resurrection; that He was crucified shows that He bore sin, on Him, though not in Him. my gospel--that which I always taught.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes

Verse 8. Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead. Or rather, perhaps, "Remember Jesus Christ; who was raised from the dead." The idea seems not to be, as our translators supposed, that he was to reflect on the fact that he was raised from the dead; but rather that he was to think of the Saviour himself. "Think of the Saviour, now raised up from the dead after all the sorrows of this life, and let this encourage you to bear your trials." There is nothing better fitted to enable Us to endure the labours and trials of this life, than to think of the Saviour. On the phrase, 'seed of David,' Rom 1:3.

According to my gospel. The gospel which I preach. 2Thes 2:14.

(c) "Jesus Christ" Rom 1:3,4

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary

Verse 8 Remember that Jesus Christ - The apostle seems to say: Whatever tribulations or deaths may befall us, let us remember that Jesus Christ, who was slain by the Jews, rose again from the dead, and his resurrection is the proof and pledge of ours. We also shall rise again to a life of glory and blessedness. According to my Gospel - The false teaching of Hymeneus and Philetus stated that the resurrection was past already. Paul preached the resurrection from the dead; and founded his doctrine on the resurrection and promise of Christ. This was his Gospel; the other was of a different nature.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Let suffering saints remember, and look to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of their faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despised the shame, and is now set down at the right hand of the throne of God. We must not think it strange if the best men meet with the worst treatment; but this is cheering, that the word of God is not bound. Here we see the real and true cause of the apostle's suffering trouble in, or for, the sake of the gospel. If we are dead to this world, its pleasures, profits, and honours, we shall be for ever with Christ in a better world. He is faithful to his threatenings, and faithful to his promises. This truth makes sure the unbeliever's condemnation, and the believer's salvation.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

2 Timothy 2:8 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΜνημόνευεMnēmoneuedo rememberG3421

ἸησοῦνIēsounJesusG2424

ΧριστὸνChristonChristG5547

ἐγηγερμένονegēgermenonraisedG1453

ἐκekout fromG1537

νεκρῶνnekrōn[the] deadG3498

ἐκekfrom [the]G1537

σπέρματοςspermatosseedG4690

ΔαυὶδDauidof DavidG1138

κατὰkataaccording toG2596

τὸto<the>G3588

εὐαγγέλιόνeuangeliongospelG2098

μου·mouof mine;G3165

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Timothy 2:8

Acts 2:24
Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.
Romans 2:16
In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
2 Thessalonians 2:14
Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:11-20
Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed. Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. …
Matthew 1:1
The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Romans 1:3-4
Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
Hebrews 12:2-3
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
1 Corinthians 15:4
And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
1 Timothy 2:7
Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
Revelation 5:5
And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Acts 2:30
Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;
Acts 13:23
Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Remember.
Heb 12:2,3
Jesus.
Mt 1:1; Ac 2:30; 13:23; Ro 1:3,4; Re 5:5
raised.
Lu 24:46; Ac 2:24; 1Co 15:1,4,11-20
according.
Ro 2:16; 16:25; 2Th 2:14; 1Ti 1:11; 2:7

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Context

2 Timothy 2:7
Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
2 Timothy 2:8
Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
2 Timothy 2:9
Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

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2 Timothy 2:8 in other languages

Spanish Reina-Valera 1909	Acuérdate que Jesucristo, el cual fué de la simiente de David, resucitó de los muertos conforme á mi evangelio;
French Bible J.N. Darby 1885	Souviens-toi de Jésus Christ, ressuscité d’entre les morts, de la semence de David, selon mon évangile,
German Elberfelder 1871	Halte im Gedächtnis Jesum Christum, auferweckt aus den Toten, aus dem Samen Davids, nach meinem Evangelium,
Latin Clementine Vulgate	Memor esto Dominum Jesum Christum resurrexisse a mortuis ex semine David, secundum Evangelium meum,