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2 Timothy 2

2 Timothy 2:13

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

Modern
…if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
Traditional
If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
Literal
…if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He is not able to deny Himself.
Latin
…si non credimus, ille fidelis permanet, negare seipsum non potest.

Original

Greek
English
…if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

Notes

2 Timothy 2:13

He remains faithful: This could mean that:

  1. he gives those who have sinned a chance to ask God for forgiveness;

  2. he judges non-Christians in truth according to his will that never changes;

  3. he acts as a true example for his people to follow; and/or

  4. he will achieve his purposes in history. He will save those who trust in him through the good news about Jesus (1:12; 2:19). See also Romans 3:3–4; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 1 John 1:9.

2 Timothy 2:8–13

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.

2 Timothy 2:1–13

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 God, Being and Attributes of Praise Timothy, Second Letter to

Topics

Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To God: Faithfulness of God's Faithfulness Jesus, the Christ: Perfections of not Classified Under Foregoing Topics The Faithfulness of God: Declared to Be: Unfailing Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning