8 Remember Jesus Christ , risen from the dead , descendant of David , according to my gospel , 9 for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal ; but the word of God is not imprisoned . 10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen , so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory . 11 It is a trustworthy statement : For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him; 12 If we endure , we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will deny us; 13 If we are faithless , He remains faithful , for He cannot e deny Himself .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:8-13
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.