2 Timothy 2:10
Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
9wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.
11Faithful is the saying: For if we died with him, we shall also live with him:
Cross References
Proverbs 8:35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
Matthew 24:24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
Luke 22:57But he denied, saying, Woman, I know him not.
John 17:9I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me; for they are thine:
Romans 2:7to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honour and incorruption, eternal life:
1 Corinthians 9:22To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak: I am become all things to all men, that I may by all means 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 →