Neville Goddard on 2 Timothy 2:1-10 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read 2 Timothy 2 in context

Scripture Focus

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

2And 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.

3Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

4No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

5And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

6The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

7Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

8Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

10Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

2 Timothy 2:1-10

Biblical Context

Timothy is urged to be strong in grace, pass on what he has heard, endure hardship as a good soldier, and avoid entangling himself in worldly affairs so he may please the one who chose him. The passage links steadfast effort, faithful teaching, and the salvation promise in Christ.

Neville's Inner Vision

Remember, the page speaks not of outward strife but of the states of consciousness you live. The 'son' is your present awakened I AM, and 'grace that is in Christ Jesus' is the vivid awareness you harbor now. To be strong in grace is to stand firmly in that inner state, regardless of appearances, and to commit your words and deeds to the right inner listeners—those you will teach by your example. Enduring hardness is the discipline of not letting hostile thoughts entangle your sense of self; you please the chooser within by remaining faithful to your inner soldier of awareness. Striving for masteries becomes insisting that the inner law of your imagination works lawfully, producing outer fruits as you plant and cultivate your inner harvest. The risen Christ within reminds you that the word of God is not bound by circumstance; you endure for the elect’s sake, so that all inside your own kingdom may obtain salvation with eternal glory.

Practice This Now

Assume you are strong in grace, able to teach others from your inner awareness. Feel it-real by revising any sense of struggle into a steady, unentangled action in your day.