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

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Study note

Setting — Paul writes to Timothy from Roman imprisonment, his final letter, addressing a young leader tempted to shrink back from the cost of the gospel.

The words — πασχω (paschō, G3958) is the verb for suffering inflicted from outside — the root of "passion" — marking this as endurance under external pressure, not mere discomfort.

The thread — The guarding language echoes Jude 1:24 (God's ability to keep from stumbling) and 1 Peter 4:19 (entrusting one's soul to the faithful Creator); the refusal of shame parallels 2 Timothy 1:8 directly.

Why it lands — It asks the reader to stop treating their own endurance as the ground of confidence and instead rest on the One who holds what has been entrusted.

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The Greek words

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.

Cross-references

Jude 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—
2 Timothy 1:8 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.
1 Peter 4:19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
2 Timothy 4:8 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.
Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
1 Timothy 6:20 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”
Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.
Matthew 24:36 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Romans 1:16 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.
Psalms 25:2 in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.