2 Timothy 2:12 NLT,NIV,ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:8-13

I. To encourage Timothy in suffering, the apostle puts him in mind of the resurrection of Christ (2 Tim. 2:8): Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead, according to my gospel. This is the great proof of his divine mission, and therefore a great confirmation of the truth of the Christian religion; and the consideration of it should make us faithful to our Christian profession, and should particularly encourage us in suffering for it. Let suffering saints... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 2:11-13

2:11-13 This is a saying which can be relied upon: If we die with him, we shall also live with him. If we endure, we shall also reign with him. If we deny him, he too will deny us. If we are faithless, he remains faithful For he cannot deny himself This is a peculiarly precious passage because in it is enshrined one of the first hymns of the Christian Church. In the days of persecution the Christian Church put its faith into song. It may be that this is only a fragment of a longer... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:12

If we suffer ,.... With him, with Christ, as in Romans 8:17 all the elect suffered with Christ when he suffered; they suffered in him the whole penalty of the law, all the righteousness, strictness, and severity of it; and they are partakers of the benefits of his sufferings, as peace, pardon, righteousness, redemption, and everlasting salvation. And such being called by grace, and having made a profession of Christ, they suffer shame and reproach, loss of credit and reputation, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:12

If we suffer - with him - These are other parts of the true doctrine, which the apostle mentions above. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:12

Verse 12 12If we deny him, he will also deny us A threatening is likewise added, for the purpose of shaking off sloth; for he threatens that they who, through the dread of persecution, leave off the confession of his name, have no part or lot with Christ. How unreasonable is it, that we should esteem more highly the transitory life of this world than the holy and sacred name of the Son of God! And why should he reckon among his people those who treacherously reject him? Here the excuse of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Hardship in connection with the Christian ministry. I. PRELIMINARY EXHORTATION . 1 . As to personal strength . "Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." As the apostle's power of working was already much crippled by close imprisonment, he naturally felt anxious regarding the future of Christ's cause. In calling Timothy his son, he does not formally name him as his successor. At the same time, he may be regarded as looking to him as one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-14

Endurance the lot of Christ's ministers. Continual endurance of evil, whether directed specially against himself, or generally thwarting the cause which he has most at heart, is the ordinary lot of the minister of Jesus Christ exercising his ministry in an evil world. And in order to be ready to encounter this evil, actively or passively, as the case may require, a complete concentration of purpose on the fulfilment of his ministry is absolutely required. If the heart is divided between... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:11-13

A faithful saying for consolation and for warning. The apostle introduces the familiar formula, "This is a faithful saying," with its rhythmical significance and arrangement, to emphasize the importance of what is to follow. I. FAMILIAR TRUTHS WITH A CONSOLATORY ASPECT . "If we died with him, we shall also live with him; if we endure, we shall also reign with him." There is here an expressive climax, setting forth two different aspects of the union between Christ and his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:12

Endure for suffer , A.V.; shall deny for deny, A.V. and T.R. Endure ; as 2 Timothy 2:10 . Mark the present tense as distinguished from the aorist in ἀπεθάνομεν , betokening patient continuance in suffering. If we shall deny him ( ἀρνησόμεθα ) ; comp. Matthew 10:30 ; Luke 12:9 ; Acts 3:13 , Acts 3:14 , etc. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:12

If we suffer, we shall also reign with him - The meaning is, that the members will be treated as the Head is. We become united with him by faith, and, if we share his treatment on earth, we shall share his triumphs in heaven; see the notes at Romans 8:17.If we deny him, he also will deny us; - see the notes at Matthew 10:32-33. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:8-13

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 2:11-13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:12

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:11-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:12

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