2 Timothy 2:10
For this cause I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with everlasting glory.
Noyes Bible
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9in which I suffer hardship even unto bonds as an evil-doer; but the word of God is not bound.
11True is the saying: for if we died with him, we shall also live with him;
Cross References
Proverbs 8:35For he that findeth me findeth life, And obtaineth favor from the LORD;
Matthew 24:24For there will rise up false Christs, and false prophets, and will show great signs and wonders, so that, if possible, even the chosen will be deceived.
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; for they are thine;
Romans 2:7everlasting life to those who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory, and honor, and incorruption;
1 Corinthians 9:22to the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak; I have become all things to all, that I might 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 →