2 Timothy 2:13

If we lose our trust, he is still to be trusted, for he cannot be false to himself!”

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In The King James Version

If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

In Context

12If we continue to endure, we will also share his throne. If we should ever disown him, he, too, will disown us.

14Remind people of all this; tell them solemnly, as in the sight of God, to avoid controversy, a useless thing and the ruin of those who listen to it.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:35The heavens and the earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

Romans 9:6Not that God’s Word has failed. For it is not all who are descended from Israel who are true Israelites;

1 Thessalonians 5:24He who calls you will not fail you; he will complete his work.

Titus 1:2– and is based on the hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began,

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 →

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