2 Timothy 1:12

That is why I am undergoing these sufferings; yet I feel no shame, for I know in whom I have put my faith, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.

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In The King James Version

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

In Context

11of which I was myself appointed a herald, apostle, and teacher.

13Keep before you, as an example of sound teaching, all that you learnt from me as you listened with that faith and love which come from union with Christ Jesus.

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Cross References

Psalms 25:2In you I trust, put me not to shame; let not my foes exult over me.

Psalms 56:9Then shall my foes be turned back in the day that I call. Of this I am sure, because God is for me.

Nahum 1:7The Lord is good to those who hope in him, a place of refuge in the day of trouble.

Matthew 12:21and on his name will the Gentiles rest their hopes.’

Luke 10:12I tell you that the doom of Sodom will be more bearable on that day than the doom of that town.

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 1:7-15

Cautions and Exhortations; Ministerial Fidelity. ( a. d. 66.) 6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according… Read the whole commentary →

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