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2 Timothy 2:12

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

2 Timothy 2:12

Verse 12 of 26

Scripture focus

If we suffer, we shall also reign with [him]: if we deny [him], he also will deny us:

2 Timothy 2:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:12

Theological / Devotional

Suffer. Gr. hupomend, “to endure,” “to persevere” (see on v. 10). The clause may be rendered, “if we keep on enduring” (see Matt. 24:13).

Reign with him. See on Rom. 8:16, 17; Rev. 20:4 ; 22:5. Paul urges an eternal perspective, so that the present disgrace and hardship will be seen as transitory in the light of the eternal privileges and glory.

If we deny him. See on Matt. 10:32, 33. Christ may be denied in many ways, such as open repudiation, silence when truth should be defended, a profession of loyalty counteracted by a life that does not rightly represent Christ.

Deny us. See on Matt. 10:32.

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