2 Timothy 2:10

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

Twentieth Century New Testament

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 shall 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 thou has given me, for they are thy own —

Romans 2:7To those who, by perseverance in doing good, aim at glory, honour, 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 men, 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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