2 Timothy 2:10
For this cause, I endure all things for the sake of the chosen, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
9in which I endure hardship, even unto bonds, as an evil-doer; but the word of God is not bound.
11Faithful is the saying: For if we died with him, we shall also live with him;
Cross References
Matthew 24:24For there will arise false Christs, and false prophets, and will show great signs and wonders; so as, if possible, to lead even the chosen astray.
Luke 22:57And he denied him, saying: Woman, I do not know him.
John 17:9I pray for them; I pray not for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me; because they are thine.
Romans 2:7to those who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life;
1 Corinthians 9:22To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak. I have become all things to all, that I may by all means 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 →