Above all, may the Lord give you insight and understanding when he puts you in charge of Israel so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
2 Timothy 2:7 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Think over these things I am saying [understand them and grasp their application], for the Lord will grant you full insight and understanding in everything. American Standard Version (1901) Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things. Common English Bible Think about what I’m saying; the Lord will give you understanding about everything. Catholic Public Domain Version Understand what I am saying. For the Lord will give you understanding in all things. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Understand what I say: for the Lord will give thee in all things understanding. |
Above all, may the Lord give you insight and understanding when he puts you in charge of Israel so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
Give my son Solomon an undivided heart to keep and to carry out all your commands, your decrees, and your statutes, and to build the building for which I have made provision.
The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s feeding trough, but Israel does not know; my people do not understand.’
At their feasts they have lyre, harp, tambourine, flute, and wine. They do not perceive the Lord’s actions, and they do not see the work of his hands.
God gave these four young men knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. Daniel also understood visions and dreams of every kind.
for I will give you such words and a wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
‘Let these words sink in: The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men.’
But the Counsellor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you.
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth. For he will not speak on his own, but he will speak whatever he hears. He will also declare to you what is to come.
and rescued him out of all his troubles. He gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and over his whole household.
to one is given a message of wisdom through the Spirit; to another, a message of knowledge by the same Spirit;
If only they were wise, they would comprehend this; they would understand their fate.
Today, recognise and keep in mind that the Lord is God in heaven above and on earth below; there is no other.
Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable #– #if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy #– #dwell on these things.
For this reason also, since the day we heard this, we haven’t stopped praying for you. We are asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
Practise these things; be committed to them, so that your progress may be evident to all.
The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to get a share of the crops.
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead and descended from David, according to my gospel,
For consider him who endured such hostility from sinners against himself, so that you won’t grow weary and give up.
Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. As you carefully observe the outcome of their lives, imitate their faith.
Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.
Now consider how great this man was: even Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth of the plunder to him.
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God #– #who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly #– #and it will be given to him.
Such wisdom does not come down from above but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretence.
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know the true one. We are in the true one #– #that is, in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.