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12 Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do.[a] But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set[b] and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me[c] until that day.[d]

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  1. 2 Timothy 1:12 tn Grk “suffer these things.”
  2. 2 Timothy 1:12 tn Or “in whom I have believed.”
  3. 2 Timothy 1:12 sn What has been entrusted to me (Grk “my entrustment,” meaning either (1) “what I have entrusted to him” [his life, destiny, etc.] or (2) “what he has entrusted to me” [the truth of the gospel]). The parallel with v. 14 and use of similar words in the pastorals (1 Tim 6:20; 2 Tim 2:2) argue for the latter sense.
  4. 2 Timothy 1:12 sn That day is a reference to the day when Paul would stand before Christ to give account for his service (cf. 2 Tim 1:18; 1 Cor 3:13; 2 Cor 5:9-10).

Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day—and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on[a] his appearing.

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  1. 2 Timothy 4:8 tn Grk “all who have loved.”