2 Timothy 2:8-13
World English Bible
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the offspring[a] of David, according to my Good News, 9 in which I suffer hardship to the point of chains as a criminal. But God’s word isn’t chained. 10 Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones’ sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 This saying is trustworthy:
“For if we died with him,
we will also live with him.
12 If we endure,
we will also reign with him.
If we deny him,
he also will deny us.
13 If we are faithless,
he remains faithful;
for he can’t deny himself.”
Footnotes
- 2:8 or, seed
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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