Verses 12-14
( b) 2 Timothy 1:12-2 Chronicles : . An Appeal to Paul’ s own Example.— The second ground of Paul’ s appeal is his own example. He too, being an apostle, suffers hardship. But he is not ashamed ( cf. 2 Timothy 1:8). For the safeguarding of the truth committed to him he relies on God’ s power. Timothy must do the same. He has in Paul’ s own words a pattern of sound teaching. Let him guard his trust, relying, like Paul, not on his own strength, but on the indwelling spirit.
2 Timothy 1:12 . that which, etc.: rather as mg.— i.e. the true doctrine ( 1 Timothy 1:10 *), the antidote to error.
2 Timothy 1:13. sound: 1 Timothy 1:10 *.
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