2 Timothy 1:12 “For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I…”

2 Timothy 1:12

For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

For this cause I also suffer these things. Yet I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed to him against that day.

American Standard Version

For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.

Geneva Bible 1599

For the which cause I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed: for I knowe whom I haue beleeued, and I am persuaded that he is able to keepe that which I haue committed to him against that day.

Darby Translation

For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep for that day the deposit I have entrusted to him.

Young's Literal Translation

for which cause also these things I suffer, but I am not ashamed, for I have known in whom I have believed, and have been persuaded that he is able that which I have committed to him to guard — to that day.

Bible in Basic English

And for which I undergo these things: but I have no feeling of shame. For I have knowledge of him in whom I have faith, and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I have given into his care till that day.

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Cross references

“the which”

2 Timothy 1:8 2 Timothy 2:9 2 Timothy 3:10–12 Acts 9:16 Acts 13:46 Acts 13:50

2 Timothy 1:8 · BSB

So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.

2 Timothy 2:9 · BSB

for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

2 Timothy 3:10–12 · BSB

You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,

Acts 9:16 · BSB

I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.”

Acts 13:46 · BSB

Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.

Acts 13:50 · BSB

The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district.

“I am”

Romans 1:16 Psalm 25:2 Isaiah 54:4 Romans 9:33 Isaiah 50:7 Acts 21:13

Romans 1:16 · BSB

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.

Psalm 25:2 · BSB

in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.

Isaiah 54:4 · BSB

Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not be intimidated, for you will not be humiliated. For you will forget the shame of your youth and will remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.

Romans 9:33 · BSB

as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”

Isaiah 50:7 · BSB

Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.

Acts 21:13 · BSB

Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

“for I”

1 Peter 4:19 Psalm 9:10 Philippians 3:8 Philippians 3:10 Psalm 56:9

1 Peter 4:19 · BSB

So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

Psalm 9:10 · BSB

Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

Philippians 3:8 · BSB

More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

Philippians 3:10 · BSB

I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,

Psalm 56:9 · BSB

Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.

“believed”

Nahum 1:7 Isaiah 12:2 Matthew 12:21 Romans 15:12 Romans 15:13 Ephesians 1:12

Nahum 1:7 · BSB

The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.

Isaiah 12:2 · BSB

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Matthew 12:21 · BSB

In His name the nations will put their hope.”

Romans 15:12 · BSB

And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”

Romans 15:13 · BSB

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 1:12 · BSB

in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.

“he is”

Hebrews 7:25 Philippians 3:21 John 10:28–30 Hebrews 2:18

Hebrews 7:25 · BSB

Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

Philippians 3:21 · BSB

who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.

John 10:28–30 · BSB

I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.

Hebrews 2:18 · BSB

Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.

“keep”

Jude 1:24 1 Timothy 6:20 1 Peter 1:5 John 17:15 John 6:44 John 6:39

Jude 1:24 · BSB

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—

1 Timothy 6:20 · BSB

O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”

1 Peter 1:5 · BSB

who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

John 17:15 · BSB

I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.

John 6:44 · BSB

“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 6:39 · BSB

And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I shall lose none of those He has given Me, but raise them up at the last day.

“which I”

Psalm 31:5 Luke 23:46 Acts 7:59

Psalm 31:5 · BSB

Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD, God of truth.

Luke 23:46 · BSB

Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last.

Acts 7:59 · BSB

While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

“against”

2 Timothy 4:8 Matthew 24:36 2 Timothy 1:18 Matthew 7:22 Luke 10:12 1 Thessalonians 5:4

2 Timothy 4:8 · BSB

From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Matthew 24:36 · BSB

No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

2 Timothy 1:18 · BSB

May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.

Matthew 7:22 · BSB

Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’

Luke 10:12 · BSB

I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town.

1 Thessalonians 5:4 · BSB

But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.

Also

1 Corinthians 3:13

1 Corinthians 3:13 · BSB

his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.

13Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

Read 2 Timothy 1