2 Timothy 1:12

1:12 Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. ¹  But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set ²  and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me ³  until that day. ⁴ 

2 Timothy 1:1

Salutation

1:1 From Paul, ⁵  an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise ⁶  of life in Christ Jesus,

2 Timothy 2:19

2:19 However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” ⁷  and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord ⁸  must turn away from evil.”

¹ tn Grk “suffer these things.”

² tn Or “in whom I have believed.”

³ sn What has been entrusted to me (Grk “my entrustment,” meaning either (1) “what I have entrusted to him” [his life, destiny, etc.] or (2) “what he has entrusted to me” [the truth of the gospel]). The parallel with v. 14 and use of similar words in the pastorals (1 Tim 6:20; 2 Tim 2:2) argue for the latter sense.

⁴ sn That day is a reference to the day when Paul would stand before Christ to give account for his service (cf. 2 Tim 1:18; 1 Cor 3:13; 2 Cor 5:9-10).

⁵ tn Grk “Paul.” The word “from” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to indicate the sender of the letter.

⁶ tn Grk “for the promise…” or possibly “in accordance with the promise…”

⁷ sn A quotation from Num 16:5.

⁸ tn Grk “names the name of the Lord.”