12 if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us;

Other Translations of 2 Timothy 2:12

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

12 if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us;

The Message

12 If we stick it out with him, we'll rule with him; If we turn our backs on him, he'll turn his back on us;

New King James Version

12 If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us.

New Living Translation

12 If we endure hardship, we will reign with him. If we deny him, he will deny us.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:12

Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:8-13

(Read 2 Timothy 2:8-13)

Let suffering saints remember, and look to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of their faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despised the shame, and is now set down at the right hand of the throne of God. We must not think it strange if the best men meet with the worst treatment; but this is cheering, that the word of God is not bound. Here we see the real and true cause of the apostle's suffering trouble in, or for, the sake of the gospel. If we are dead to this world, its pleasures, profits, and honours, we shall be for ever with Christ in a better world. He is faithful to his threatenings, and faithful to his promises. This truth makes sure the unbeliever's condemnation, and the believer's salvation.