2 Timothy 2:10
Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
9Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evildoer; but the word of God is not bound.
11A faithful saying: for if we be dead with him, we shall live also with him.
Cross References
Proverbs 8:35He that shall find me, shall find life, and shall have salvation from the Lord:
Matthew 24:24For there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders, insomuch as to deceive (if possible) even the elect.
Luke 22:57But he denied him, saying: Woman, I know him not.
John 17:9I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them whom thou hast given me: because they are thine:
Romans 2:7To them indeed, who according to patience in good work, seek glory and honour and incorruption, eternal life:
1 Corinthians 9:22To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak. I became all things to all men, 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 →