2 Timothy 2:12

Grace and Perseverance · 2 Timothy 2:1–13
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Translations

Modern
…if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
Traditional
If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
Literal
…if we endure, we will also reign together with Him; if we will deny Him, He also will deny us;
Latin
…si sustinebimus, et conregnabimus: si negaverimus, et ille negabit nos:

Original

Greek
English
…if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

Notes

The apostle Paul’s suffering is an extension of the suffering of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the crucifixion and resurrection as the core of the good news about Jesus (1:12; see also 1:8). Paul’s suffering, like Christ’s, helped bring salvation to others. Christ approves of those who suffer and endure with him.

Timothy is again told to be strong and endure suffering with Paul (2:1–7; see 1:8). Timothy should find motivation in the good news about Jesus and in Paul's example (2:8–13).

Parallels

Hebrews 12:1–3

Glossary

Confession Praise Timothy, Second Letter to

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Confessing Christ: Persecution should not Prevent Us From Denial of Christ: Christ Will Deny Those Guilty of Hardships Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Persecution of the Righteous Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Suffering for Christ The Reward of Saints: Reigning with Christ The Second Coming of Christ: Shall Reign with Him At Union with Christ: Saints: Have, in Sufferings