2 Timothy 1:5

Authorized King James Version

When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὑπόμνησιν

G5280

to remembrance

a reminding or (reflexively) recollection

λαμβάνων

G2983

When I call

while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))

τῆς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

σοί

G4671

thee

to thee

ἀνυποκρίτου

G505

the unfeigned

undissembled, i.e., sincere

πίστεως

G4102

faith

persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ

ἥτις

G3748

which

which some, i.e., any that; also (definite) which same

ἐνῴκησεν

G1774

dwelt

to inhabit (figuratively)

#10

πρῶτον

G4412

first

firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)

#11

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#12

τῇ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#13

μάμμῃ

G3125

grandmother

a grandmother

#14

σου

G4675

thy

of thee, thy

#15

Λωΐδι

G3090

Lois

lois, a christian woman

#16

καὶ

G2532

also

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#17

τῇ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#18

μητρί

G3384

mother

a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)

#19

σου

G4675

thy

of thee, thy

#20

Ἐυνείκῃ

G2131

Eunice

victorious; eunice, a jewess

#21

πέπεισμαι

G3982

I am persuaded

to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence

#22

δὲ

G1161

and

but, and, etc

#23

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#24

καὶ

G2532

also

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#25

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#26

σοί

G4671

thee

to thee

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Timothy, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of faith connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about faith, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to 2 Timothy's theological argument.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within 2 Timothy chapter 1 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?