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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. <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> 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. <a href="/esv/2_timothy/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For this reason I also suffer these things. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit entrusted for that day. <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/1.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For this reason I also suffer these things; but I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to protect what I have entrusted to Him until that day. <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> For this reason I also suffer these things, but 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 until that day. <a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For this reason I also suffer these things, but 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 until that day. <a href="/lsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For this reason I also suffer these things, but 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 until that day. <a href="/amp/2_timothy/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> This is why I suffer as I do. Still, I am not ashamed; for I know Him [and I am personally acquainted with Him] whom I have believed [with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in the truth of His deity], and I am persuaded [beyond any doubt] that He is able to guard that which I have entrusted to Him until that day [when I stand before Him]. <a href="/csb/2_timothy/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and that is why I suffer these things. But I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able to guard what has been entrusted to me until that day. <a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and that is why I suffer these things. But I am not ashamed, because I know the One I have believed in and am persuaded that He is able to guard what has been entrusted to me until that day. <a href="/asv/2_timothy/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_timothy/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This is why I am suffering now. But I am not ashamed! I know the one I have faith in, and I am sure he can guard until the last day what he has trusted me with. <a href="/erv/2_timothy/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the 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. <a href="/gwt/2_timothy/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> For this reason I suffer as I do. However, I'm not ashamed. I know whom I trust. I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he had entrusted to me until that day. <a href="/gnt/2_timothy/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> and it is for this reason that I suffer these things. But I am still full of confidence, because I know whom I have trusted, and I am sure that he is able to keep safe until that Day what he has entrusted to me. <a href="/isv/2_timothy/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to me until the day that he comes. <a href="/msb/2_timothy/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_timothy/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me until that day. <a href="/nheb/2_timothy/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/2_timothy/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For 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 to him against that day. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> That indeed is the reason why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know in whom my trust reposes, and I am confident that He has it in His power to keep what I have entrusted to Him safe until that day. <a href="/web/2_timothy/1.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for which cause these things I also suffer, but I am not ashamed, for I have known in whom I have believed, and have been persuaded that He is able to guard that which I have committed to Him—to that day. <a href="/blb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For this reason I also suffer these things. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit entrusted for that day. <a href="/ylt/2_timothy/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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. <a href="/slt/2_timothy/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> By which cause I also suffer these things: but I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and have been persuaded that he is able to watch my deposits to that day.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_timothy/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For which cause I also suffer these things: but I am not ashamed. For I know whom I have believed, and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him, against that day. <a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For this reason, I also suffer these things. But I am not confounded. For I know in whom I have believed, and I am certain that he has the power to preserve what was entrusted to me, unto that day. <a href="/nabre/2_timothy/1.htm">New American Bible</a> On this account I am suffering these things; but I am not ashamed, for I know him in whom I have believed and am confident that he is able to guard what has been entrusted to me until that day. <a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and for this reason I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For this cause I suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have trusted, and I am sure he will take care of me until that day. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Therefore, I endure these things, and I am not ashamed, for I know in whom I have believed and I am convinced that he is able to keep my trust for me until that day.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> for which cause I also suffer these things; yet I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have intrusted to him till that day.<CM> <a href="/godbey/2_timothy/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> on account of which cause I indeed suffer these things: but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to stand guard over that which is committed unto me unto that day. <a href="/haweis/2_timothy/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I have placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to guard my deposit unto the great day.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_timothy/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> yet I am not ashamed, for I know in whom I have confided, and I am persuaded he is able to keep what I have committed to him against that day. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> That indeed is the reason why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know in whom my trust reposes, and I am confident that He has it in His power to keep what I have entrusted to Him safe until that day. <a href="/worrell/2_timothy/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For which cause I am suffering also these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know Whom I have believed, and have become persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit unto that day. <a href="/worsley/2_timothy/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> for which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know in whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him against that day. <a href="/parallel/2_timothy/1-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=111" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Patience in Persecution</a> …11to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher. 12<a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: Di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/156.htm" title="156: aitian (N-AFS) -- From the same as aiteo; a cause, i.e. reason, crime.">reason,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">even though</a> <a href="/greek/3958.htm" title="3958: paschō (V-PIA-1S) -- I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. ">I suffer</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">as I do,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise."></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1870.htm" title="1870: epaischynomai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- To be ashamed, be ashamed of. From epi and aischunomai; to feel shame for something.">I am not ashamed;</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oida (V-RIA-1S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">I know</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pepisteuka (V-RIA-1S) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">I have believed,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3982.htm" title="3982: pepeismai (V-RIM/P-1S) -- A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely.">I am convinced</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">He is</a> <a href="/greek/1415.htm" title="1415: dynatos (Adj-NMS) -- (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.">able</a> <a href="/greek/5442.htm" title="5442: phylaxai (V-ANA) -- Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid.">to guard</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></a> <a href="/greek/3866.htm" title="3866: parathēkēn (N-AFS) -- A deposit, anything committed to one's charge or trust. From paratithemi; a deposit, i.e. trust.">I have entrusted to Him</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinēn (DPro-AFS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeran (N-AFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day.</a> 13Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a> 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. <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a> being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. <a href="/1_peter/4-19.htm">1 Peter 4:19</a> So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-8.htm">1 Corinthians 1:8-9</a> He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. / God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. <a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Romans 8:38-39</a> For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-9.htm">2 Corinthians 1:9-10</a> Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. / He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, <a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-29</a> I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a> Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. <a href="/1_john/5-13.htm">1 John 5:13</a> I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. <a href="/ephesians/3-12.htm">Ephesians 3:12</a> In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-24.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:24</a> The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. <a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Jude 1:24-25</a> Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy— / to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen. <a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3-4</a> You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. <a href="/psalms/31-5.htm">Psalm 31:5</a> Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD, God of truth. <a href="/isaiah/50-7.htm">Isaiah 50:7</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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 to him against that day.the which.<a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">2 Timothy 1:8</a> Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;<a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">2 Timothy 2:9</a> Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.<a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">2 Timothy 3:10-12</a> But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, … I am.<a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">2 Timothy 1:8</a> Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;<a href="/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2</a> O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.<a href="/isaiah/50-7.htm">Isaiah 50:7</a> For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.for I.<a href="/psalms/9-10.htm">Psalm 9:10</a> And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.<a href="/psalms/56-9.htm">Psalm 56:9</a> When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.<a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Philippians 3:8,10</a> Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, … believed.<a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a> Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.<a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7</a> The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.<a href="/matthew/12-21.htm">Matthew 12:21</a> And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.am persuaded.<a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">2 Timothy 1:5</a> When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.he is.<a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-30</a> And I give unto them eternal life; 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The Greek word "δι᾽ ἣν αἰτίαν" (di' hēn aitian) suggests a cause or purpose. Paul is emphasizing that his suffering is directly linked to his commitment to the gospel and his divine mission. Historically, Paul faced persecution and imprisonment, yet he remained steadfast, showing the depth of his conviction and the strength of his faith.even though I suffer as I do The Greek word for "suffer" is "πάσχω" (paschō), which implies enduring hardship or pain. Paul’s suffering was not just physical but also emotional and spiritual, as he faced opposition and betrayal. This phrase highlights the reality of Christian discipleship, where suffering is often a part of the journey. Paul’s endurance serves as an inspiration for believers to remain faithful amidst trials, trusting in God’s greater purpose.I am not ashamed The Greek word "ἐπαισχύνομαι" (epaischunomai) means to feel shame or disgrace. In a culture where honor and shame were significant, Paul’s declaration is powerful. Despite his chains, he feels no shame because his identity and worth are rooted in Christ. This reflects a deep confidence in the gospel and a rejection of worldly values that equate suffering with failure.for I know whom I have believed The word "know" comes from the Greek "οἶδα" (oida), indicating a deep, personal knowledge. Paul’s faith is not based on abstract ideas but on a personal relationship with Christ. This knowledge is experiential and transformative, providing assurance and strength. The phrase underscores the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus as the foundation of faith.and I am convinced The Greek "πέπεισμαι" (pepeismai) conveys a strong sense of certainty and persuasion. Paul’s conviction is not a mere hope but a firm assurance based on his experiences and the promises of God. This certainty empowers believers to trust in God’s faithfulness, even when circumstances are challenging.that He is able to guard The word "guard" is from the Greek "φυλάσσω" (phylassō), meaning to protect or keep safe. Paul expresses confidence in God’s ability to protect what is valuable. This reflects the biblical theme of God as a protector and keeper of His people, assuring believers that their faith and salvation are secure in His hands.what I have entrusted to Him The Greek "παραθήκη" (parathēkē) refers to a deposit or trust. Paul has entrusted his life, ministry, and future to God. This act of entrusting is an expression of faith and reliance on God’s sovereignty. It challenges believers to consider what they have entrusted to God and to live with the assurance that He is faithful to keep His promises.for that day This phrase points to the eschatological hope of Christians, referring to the day of Christ’s return or the final judgment. The Greek "ἡμέρα" (hēmera) signifies a specific, appointed time. Paul’s focus on "that day" reflects a forward-looking faith, encouraging believers to live with an eternal perspective, knowing that their present sufferings are temporary compared to the glory to come.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) For the which cause I also suffer these things.--Because he had been the teacher and apostle, had all these sufferings--the prison, the chains, the solitude, the hate of so many--come upon him. There was no need to refer to them more particularly. Timothy knew well what he was then undergoing. The reason of the Apostle's touching at all upon himself and his fortunes will appear in the next clause, when, from the depths, as it would seem, of human misfortune, he triumphantly rehearses his sure grounds of confidence. Timothy was dispirited, cast down, sorrowful. He need not be. When tempted to despair, let him think of his old master and friend, Paul the Apostle, who rejoiced in the midst of the greatest sufferings, knowing that these were the sure earthly guerdon of the most devoted work, but that there was One, in whom he believed, able and, at the same time, willing to save him for yet higher and grander things.Nevertheless I am not ashamed.--Not ashamed of the suffering I am now enduring for the cause of the Lord. He then, by showing the grounds of his joyful hope, proceeds to show how men can rise to the same lofty heights of independence to which he had risen, whence they can look down with indifference on all human opinion and human reward and regard.For I know whom I have believed.--Better rendered, whom I have trusted; yea, and still trust. "Whom" here refers to God the Father.That which I have committed unto him.--More exactly, my deposit. Considerable diversity of opinion has existed among commentators of all ages as to the exact meaning which should be assigned to the words "my deposit." Let us glance back at what has gone before. St. Paul, the forsaken prisoner, looking for death, has been bidding his younger comrade never to let his heart sink or his spirit grow faint when oncoming dangers threaten to crush him; for, he says, you know me and my seemingly ruined fortunes and blasted hopes. Friendless and alone, you know, I am awaiting death (<a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm" title="For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.">2Timothy 4:6</a>); and yet, in spite of all this crushing weight of sorrow, which has come on me because I am a Christian, yet am I not ashamed, for I know whom I have trusted--I know His sovereign power to whom I have committed "my deposit." He, I know, can keep it safe against that day. St. Paul had intrusted his deathless soul to the keeping of his Heavenly Father, and having done this, serene and joyful he waited for the end. His disciple Timothy must do the same."That which I have committed unto Him, my deposit," signified a most precious treasure committed by St. Paul to his God. The language and imagery was probably taken by the Apostle from one of those Hebrew Psalms he knew so well (<a href="/psalms/31-5.htm" title="Into your hand I commit my spirit: you have redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.">Psalm 31:5</a>)--"Into thy hand I commend my spirit," rendered in the LXX. version (<a href="/psalms/30-5.htm" title="For his anger endures but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.">Psalm 30:5</a>), "I will commit" (parath?somai). In Josephus, a writer of the same age, the soul is especially termed a parakatatheke--deposit. The passage is one in which he is speaking against suicide (B. J. iii. 8, 5). Philo, also, who may almost be termed a contemporary of St. Paul, uses the very same expression, and also calls the soul "a deposit" (p. 499, ed. Richter). Both passages are quoted at length by Alford, who, however, comes to a slightly different conclusion.Against that day.--The day of the coming of Christ--"that day when I (the Lord of Hosts) make up my jewels." He will keep my soul--"my deposit"--safe against that day when the crown of life will be given to all that love His appearing. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Suffer also for also suffer, A.V.; yet for nevertheless, A.V.; him whom for whom, A.V.; guard for keep, A.V. For the which cause (ver. 6, note) I suffer also. The apostle adds the weight of his own example to the preceding exhortation. What he was exhorting Timothy to do he was actually doing himself, without any wavering or hesitation or misgiving as to the result. I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him. The ground of the apostle's confidence, even in the hour of extreme peril, was his perfect trust in the faithfulness of God. This he expresses in a metaphor drawn from the common action of one person entrusting another with some precious deposit, to be kept for a time and restored whole and uninjured. All the words in the sentence are part of this metaphor. The verb πεπίστευκα must be taken in the sense of "entrusting" (curae ac fidei alicujus committo), as <a href="/luke/16-11.htm">Luke 16:11</a>. So πιστευθῆναι τὸ εὐαγγέλιον, "to be entrusted with the gospel" (<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:4</a>); οἰκονομίαν πεπιστεῦμαι, "I am entrusted with a dispensation" (<a href="/1_corinthians/9-17.htm">1 Corinthians 9:17</a>; see Wisd. 14:5, etc.). And so in classical Greek, πιστεύειν τινί τι means "to entrust something to another" to take care of for you. Here, then, St. Paul says (not as in the R.V., "I know him whom I have believed," which is quite inadmissible, but), "I know whom I have trusted [i.e. in whom I have placed confidence, and to whom I have committed the keeping of my deposit], and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have entrusted to him (τὴν παραθήκην μου) unto that day." The παραθηκή is the thing which Paul entrusted to his faithful guardian, one who he knew would never betray the trust, but would restore it to him safe and sound at the day of Christ. What the παραθήκη was may be difficult to express in any one word, but it comprised himself, his life, his whole treasure, his salvation, his joy, his eternal happiness - all for the sake of which he risked life and limb in this world, content to lose sight of them for a while, knowing that he should receive them all from the hands of God in the day of Christ. All thus hangs perfectly together. There can be no reasonable doubt that παραθήκην μου means, "my deposit" - that which I have deposited with him. Neither is there the slightest difficulty in the different applications of the same metaphor in ver. 14 and in <a href="/1_timothy/6-20.htm">1 Timothy 6:20</a>. For it is as true that God entrusts to his faithful servants the deposit of the faith, to be kept by them with jealous fidelity, as it is that his servants entrust to him the keeping of their souls, as knowing him to be faithful. <a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/1-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For Δι’ (Di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. this ἣν (hēn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. reason, αἰτίαν (aitian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_156.htm">Strong's 156: </a> From the same as aiteo; a cause, i.e. reason, crime. even [though] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I suffer πάσχω (paschō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3958.htm">Strong's 3958: </a> I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. [as I do], ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. I am not ashamed; ἐπαισχύνομαι (epaischynomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> To be ashamed, be ashamed of. From epi and aischunomai; to feel shame for something. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. I know οἶδα (oida) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. whom ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I have believed, πεπίστευκα (pepisteuka) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I am convinced πέπεισμαι (pepeismai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3982.htm">Strong's 3982: </a> A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. He is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. able δυνατός (dynatos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1415.htm">Strong's 1415: </a> (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible. to guard φυλάξαι (phylaxai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5442.htm">Strong's 5442: </a> Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid. what I have entrusted [to Him] παραθήκην (parathēkēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3866.htm">Strong's 3866: </a> A deposit, anything committed to one's charge or trust. From paratithemi; a deposit, i.e. trust. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. that ἐκείνην (ekeinēn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. day. ἡμέραν (hēmeran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">NT Letters: 2 Timothy 1:12 For this cause I also suffer these (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_timothy/1-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Timothy 1:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 1:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Timothy 1:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 1:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>