2 Timothy 2:10
For this cause I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that *they* also may obtain the salvation which [is] in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
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9in which I suffer even unto bonds as an evil-doer: but the word of God is not bound.
11The word [is] faithful; for if we have died together with [him], we shall also live together;
Cross References
Proverbs 8:35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and obtaineth favour of Jehovah;
Matthew 24:24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall give great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.
Luke 22:57But he denied [him], saying, Woman, I do not know him.
John 17:9I demand concerning them; I do not demand concerning the world, but concerning those whom thou hast given me, for they are thine,
Romans 2:7to them who, in patient continuance of good works, seek for glory and honour and incorruptibility, life eternal.
1 Corinthians 9:22I became to the weak, [as] weak, in order that I might gain the weak. To all I have become all things, in order that at all events I might save some.
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 →