2 Timothy 2:13

if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful; he cannot deny himself.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us;

14Remind the people of these things, solemnly charging them before the Lord not to quarrel about words, which does no good but only leads to the ruin of those who are listening.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:35Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will certainly not pass away.

Romans 9:6It is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all Israelites truly belong to Israel,

1 Thessalonians 5:24He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.

Titus 1:2in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before time 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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