2 Timothy 1:8

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Modern

So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.

Traditional

Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;

Literal

Therefore you should not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, His prisoner; but suffer together for the gospel according to the power of God,

Latin

Noli itaque erubescere testimonium Domini nostri, neque me vinctum ejus: sed collabora Evangelio secundum virtutem Dei:

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English

So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.

Notes

2 Timothy 1:8

This verse summarizes the letter. Timothy would probably encounter suffering both when traveling to Rome and in his later ministry as Paul's follower (2:3; 3:12; 4:5; see Hebrews 13:23).

2 Timothy 1:5–14

Paul is gentle but firm in calling Timothy to come to Rome (see also 4:9, 21; compare 1 Timothy 1:3–11, 12–17). Suffering seemed certain if Timothy remained loyal. Paul wanted to strengthen Timothy’s determination.
The mentions of the Holy Spirit in 2 Timothy 1:6–7 and 1:14 create an inclusio (literary framework) around this section.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Timothy Passing On Authority and Responsibility to a New Leader The Growth of the Church The Servant-Leader

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