2 Timothy 2:13

And if we shall have not believed in him, he abideth in his fidelity; for he cannot reject himself.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12and, if we shall have suffered, we shall also reign with him. But if we shall have rejected him, he will reject us.

14Of these things admonish thou them and charge them, before our Lord, that they dispute not, with unprofitable words, to the subversion of those who hear them.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:35Heaven and earth will pass away; but my words shall not pass away.

Romans 9:6Not, however, that the word of God hath actually failed. For all are not Israel, who are of Israel.

1 Thessalonians 5:24Faithful is he that hath called you, who will do it.

Titus 1:2concerning the hope of eternal life, which the veracious God promised before the times of the world;

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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