2 Timothy 2:10
I endure all things for this reason: for the sake of the elect, so that they, too, may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory.
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9I labor in this Gospel, even while chained like an evildoer. But the Word of God is not bound.
11It is a faithful saying: that if we have died with him, we will also live with him.
Cross References
Proverbs 8:35He who finds me, finds life, and he will draw salvation from the Lord.
Matthew 24:24For there will arise false Christs and false prophets. And they will produce great signs and wonders, so much so as to lead into error even the elect (if this could be).
Luke 22:57But he denied him by saying, “Woman, I do not know him.”
John 17:9I pray for them. I do not pray for the world, but for those whom you have given to me. For they are yours.
Romans 2:7To those who, in accord with patient good works, seek glory and honor and incorruption, certainly, he will render eternal life.
1 Corinthians 9:22To the weak, I became weak, so that I might gain the weak. To all, I became all, so that I might save all.
Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 2:9-14
Ministerial Encouragements. ( a. d. 66.) 8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: 9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny… Read the whole commentary →