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2 Timothy 2:11

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

2 Timothy 2:11

Verse 11 of 26

Scripture focus

[It is] a faithful saying: For if we be dead with [him], we shall also live with [him]:

2 Timothy 2:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:11

Theological / Devotional

It is a faithful saying. See on 1 Tim. 1:15. Because of the rhythmic character of the clauses in 2 Tim. 2:11-13 some have thought that Paul is quoting from some Christian hymn or formal declaration.

If. The Greek clearly assumes that each of the conditions set forth in vs. 11-13 is true. The Christian’s confidence resides in the fact that when certain God-ordained conditions are complied with, God will be faithful in carrying out His part of the agreement.

Dead. That is, dead to sin. The Christian’s repentance is symbolized by the rite of baptism, which Paul describes as a death (see on Rom. 6:3, 4).

Also live. Paul here may refer to: (1) the new life of righteousness, which God helps us to live after baptism (see on Rom. 6:5-11); or (2) eternal life in the new earth (see on John 3:16 ; 14:3).

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