2 Timothy 2:8-13
International Standard Version
8 Meditate on[a] Jesus, the Messiah,[b] who was raised from the dead and is a descendant of David. This is the gospel I tell others.[c] 9 Because of it I am experiencing trouble, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. However, God’s word is not chained. 10 For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive the salvation that is in the Messiah[d] Jesus, along with eternal glory. 11 This saying is trustworthy:[e]
In dying with the Messiah,[f]
true life we gain.[g]
12 Enduring, we with him will reign.
Who him denies,
he will disclaim.
13 Our faith may fail,
his never wanes—
That’s who he is,
he cannot change![h]
Footnotes
- 2 Timothy 2:8 Or Remember
- 2 Timothy 2:8 Or Christ
- 2 Timothy 2:8 Lit. of David, according to my gospel
- 2 Timothy 2:10 Or Christ
- 2 Timothy 2:11 This formula accompanied early Christian sayings on which full reliance could be placed.
- 2 Timothy 2:11 Lit. him
- 2 Timothy 2:11 Lit. we will live with him
- 2 Timothy 2:13 Lit. he cannot deny himself
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