2 Timothy 2:10

and that is why I submit to anything for the sake of God’s people: so that they also may obtain the salvation which comes from union with Christ Jesus, and imperishable glory.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

9in the service of which I am suffering hardships, even to being put in fetters as a criminal. But the message of God is not fettered;

11How true this saying is – ‘If we have shared his death, we will also share his life.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:24for false Christs and false prophets will arise, and will display great signs and marvels, so that, were it possible, even God’s people would be led astray.

Luke 22:57But Peter denied it. “I do not know him,” he replied.

John 17:9I intercede for them; I am not interceding for the world, but for those whom you have given me, for they are your own –

Romans 2:7To those who, by perseverance in doing good, aim at glory, honor, and all that is imperishable, he will give immortal life;

1 Corinthians 9:22To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people, so as at all costs to 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 →

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