English Standard Version
2 Timothy 1:12
12which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me.
2 Timothy 1:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
- New International Version (NIV)That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.
- New Living Translation (NLT)That is why I am suffering here in prison. But I am not ashamed of it, for I know the one in whom I trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until the day of his return.
Context of 2 Timothy 1:12
10and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, 11for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. 13Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 14By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.
Read all of 2 Timothy 12 Timothy 1:12 word by word
δι᾽ ἣν αἰτίαν καὶ ταῦτα πάσχω, ἀλλ᾽ οὐκ ἐπαισχύνομαι· οἶδα γὰρ ᾧ πεπίστευκα καὶ πέπεισμαι ὅτι δυνατός ἐστιν τὴν παραθήκην μου φυλάξαι εἰς ἐκείνην τὴν ἡμέραν.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Forδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
- the whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
- causeαἰτίαaitia · cause/chargeG156
- Iπάσχωpaschō pathō penthō · to sufferG3958
- alsoκαίkai · andG2532
- these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- neverthelessἀλλάalla · butG235
- I amἐπαισχύνομαιepaischunomai · be ashamed ofG1870
- notοὐou · noG3756
- forγάρgar · forG1063
- I knowεἴδωeidō · to perceive: understandG1492
- I have believedπιστεύωpisteuō · to trust (in)G4100
- am persuadedπείθωpeithō · to persuadeG3982
- thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
- he isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
- ableδυνατόςdunatos · ableG1415
- to keepφυλάσσωphulassō · to keep/guard: protectG5442
- that whichὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- that whichπαραθήκηparathēkē · depositG3866
- Iἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- againstεἰςeis · towardG1519
- thatἐκεῖνοςekeinos · thatG1565
- dayἡμέραhēmera · dayG2250
Cross-references for 2 Timothy 1:12
- 2 Timothy 1:8Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,
- 2 Timothy 2:9for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!
- 2 Timothy 3:10You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness,
- 2 Timothy 4:16At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them!
- Acts 9:16For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name."
- Acts 13:46And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, "It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles.
- Acts 14:5When an attempt was made by both Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to mistreat them and to stone them,
- Acts 21:27When the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him,
- Acts 22:21And he said to me, 'Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles.'"
- Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—
- 1 Thessalonians 2:16by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But wrath has come upon them at last!
- Psalms 25:2O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me.
- Isaiah 50:7But the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame.
- Isaiah 54:4"Fear not, for you will not be ashamed; be not confounded, for you will not be disgraced; for you will forget the shame of your youth, and the reproach of your widowhood you will remember no more.
- Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
- Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Commentaries on 2 Timothy 1:12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12I am not ashamed - Though I suffer for the Gospel, I am not ashamed of the Gospel; nor am I confounded in my expectation; his grace being at all times sufficient for me. For I know whom I have believed - I am well acquainted with the goodness, mercy, and power of Christ; and know that I cannot confide in him in vain. That which I have committed unto him - This is variously understood. Some think he means his life, which he had put, as it were, into the…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12For the which cause I also suffer these things - That is, I suffer on account of my purpose to carry the gospel to the Gentiles; see the notes at Colossians 1:24. Nevertheless I am not ashamed - compare the notes at Romans 1:16. For I know whom I have believed - Margin, “trusted.” The idea is, that he understood the character of that Redeemer to whom he had committed his eternal interests, and knew that he had no reason to be ashamed of confiding in him…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-14Verses 6-14 God has not given us the spirit of fear, but the spirit of power, of courage and resolution, to meet difficulties and dangers; the spirit of love to him, which will carry us through opposition. And the spirit of a sound mind, quietness of mind. The Holy Spirit is not the author of a timid or cowardly disposition, or of slavish fears. We are likely to bear afflictions well, when we have strength and power from God to enable us to bear them. As…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12Paul was confident as he encountered his own death (see 4:17–18; Romans 1:16; 2 Corinthians 4:8–9; Philippians 1:20). He set an example for Timothy to follow (see 2 Timothy 1:8). what I have entrusted to Him (or what has been entrusted to me; literally my deposit): The Greek phrase, my deposit, could mean either the good news about Jesus entrusted to Paul, or Paul’s life and ministry that he committed to God (see 1 Timothy 6:20).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. For the which cause--For the Gospel cause of which I was appointed a preacher (2Ti 1:10, 11). I also suffer--besides my active work as a missionary. Ellicott translates, "I suffer even these things"; the sufferings attendant on my being a prisoner (2Ti 1:8, 15). I am not ashamed--neither be thou (2Ti 1:8). for--Confidence as to the future drives away shame [Bengel]. I know--though the world knows Him not (Joh 10:14; 17:25). whom--I know what a…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Timothy 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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