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2 Timothy 1:8-12
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2 Timothy 1:8-12
New International Version
8 So do not be ashamed(A) of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.(B) Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel,(C) by the power of God. 9 He has saved(D) us and called(E) us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done(F) but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10 but it has now been revealed(G) through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus,(H) who has destroyed death(I) and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 11 And of this gospel(J) I was appointed(K) a herald and an apostle and a teacher.(L) 12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame,(M) because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard(N) what I have entrusted to him until that day.(O)
2 Timothy 1:8-12
International Standard Version
2 Timothy 1:8-12
International Standard Version
8 Therefore, never be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, his prisoner. Instead, by God’s power, join me in suffering for the sake of the gospel.
9 He saved us
and called us with a holy calling,
not according to our own accomplishments,
but according to his own purpose and the grace
that was given to us in the Messiah[a] Jesus
before time began.[b]
10 Now, however, that grace[c] has been revealed
through the coming of our Savior the Messiah[d] Jesus,
who has destroyed death
and through the gospel has brought life
and release from death into full view.
11 For the sake of this gospel[e] I was appointed to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the gentiles.[f] 12 That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I’m convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to me[g] until the day that he comes.[h]
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- 2 Timothy 1:9 Or Christ
- 2 Timothy 1:9 Lit. before the times of the ages
- 2 Timothy 1:10 Lit. however, it
- 2 Timothy 1:10 Or Christ
- 2 Timothy 1:11 Lit. For which
- 2 Timothy 1:11 Other mss. lack of the gentiles
- 2 Timothy 1:12 Or what I have entrusted to him
- 2 Timothy 1:12 Lit. until that day
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