2 Timothy 2:1-2

v1: To remain faithful to Christ and to persevere in His work, we must not try to be strong in our own strength or trust in our own resources, “but in the grace that is in Jesus Christ.” Wonderfully there is enough grace in Jesus for every one of us and to enable us to do everything He wants us to do for Him.

v2: A pressing need is for men to be trained up for ministry to serve as pastors and elders who will “keep and pass on” the gospel “pure and whole to others.” Two qualities needed in those who are being trained are faithfulness and skilfulness in teaching others.  They must be trustworthy persons who “aim at the glory of God, the honour of Christ, the welfare of souls, and the advancement of the kingdom” and “they must not only be knowledgeable themselves but also be able to teach others.”