New King James Version
2 Timothy 2:10
10Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
2 Timothy 2:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
- New International Version (NIV)Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
- New Living Translation (NLT)So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.
Context of 2 Timothy 2:10
8Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel, 9for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained. Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, We shall also live with Him. 12If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us.
Read all of 2 Timothy 22 Timothy 2:10 word by word
διὰ τοῦτο πάντα ὑπομένω διὰ τοὺς ἐκλεκτούς, ἵνα καὶ αὐτοὶ σωτηρίας τύχωσιν τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ μετὰ δόξης αἰωνίου.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Thereforeδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
- I endureὑπομένωhupomenō · to remain/endureG5278
- all thingsπᾶςpas · allG3956
- the elect’sἐκλεκτόςeklektos · selectG1588
- thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
- theyαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- mayτυγχάνωtugchanō · to obtain/happenG5177
- alsoκαίkai · andG2532
- the salvationσωτηρίαsōtēria · salvationG4991
- inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
- JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
- withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
- eternalαἰώνιοςaiōnios · eternalG166
- gloryδόξαdoxa · gloryG1391
- ·οὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
Cross-references for 2 Timothy 2:10
- 2 Timothy 2:3You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
- Ephesians 3:13Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
- Colossians 1:24I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church,
- Matthew 24:22And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened.
- John 11:52and not for that nation only, but also that He would gather together in one the children of God who were scattered abroad.
- John 17:9“I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours.
- 1 Corinthians 9:22to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
- 2 Corinthians 1:6Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
- 2 Corinthians 4:15For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.
- Proverbs 8:35For whoever finds me finds life, And obtains favor from the Lord;
- John 17:24“Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:9For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- 1 Timothy 1:13although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
- 1 Peter 2:10who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.
- Romans 2:7eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality;
- Romans 9:23and that He might make known the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy, which He had prepared beforehand for glory,
Commentaries on 2 Timothy 2:10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10For the elect's sake - For the sake of the Gentiles, elected by God's goodness to enjoy every privilege formerly possessed by the Jews, and, in addition to these, all the blessings of the Gospel; the salvation of Christ here, and eternal glory hereafter.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10Therefore I endure all things for the elect‘s sakes; - see the notes at 2 Corinthians 1:6. The sense is, What I suffer is in the cause of the church, spoken of here, as it is often, as chosen, or elected; see the notes at Ephesians 1:4. That they may also obtain the salvation, - Their salvation, though they, were elected, could not be secured without proper efforts. The meaning of the apostle here is, that he was willing to suffer if he might save…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-13Verses 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…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-13The apostle Paul’s suffering is an extension of the suffering of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the crucifixion and resurrection as the core of the good news about Jesus (1:12; see also 1:8). Paul’s suffering, like Christ’s, helped bring salvation to others. Christ approves of those who suffer and endure with him.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. Therefore--Because of the anxiety I feel that the Gospel should be extended; that anxiety being implied in 2Ti 2:9. endure--not merely "I passively suffer," but "I actively and perseveringly endure," and "am ready to endure patiently all things." the elect's sakes--for the sake of the Church: all the members of Christ's spiritual body (Col 1:24). they ... also--as well as myself: both God's elect not yet converted and those already so. salvation…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Timothy 2
- 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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