2 Timothy 2:8-14

8Remember Jesus Christ [the ever-living Lord who has] risen from the dead, [as the prophesied King] descended from David [king of Israel], according to my gospel [the good news that I preach],

9for that [gospel] I am suffering even to [the point of] wearing chains like a criminal; but the word of God is not chained or imprisoned!

10For this reason I [am ready to] patiently endure all things for the sake of those who are the elect (God’s chosen ones), so that they too may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it the reward of eternal glory.

11This is a faithful and trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

12If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He will also deny us;

13If we are faithless, He remains faithful [true to His word and His righteous character], for He cannot deny Himself.

14Remind the people of these facts, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God to avoid petty controversy over words, which does no good, and [upsets and undermines and] ruins [the faith of] those who listen.