1:8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord 1 or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by 2 God’s power accept your share of suffering 3 for the gospel.
2 Timothy 2:21
2:21 So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, 4 he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.
1 tnGrk “the testimony of our Lord.”
2 tn Or “according to.”
3 tnGrk “suffer hardship together,” implying “join with me in suffering.”
4 tnGrk “from these,” alluding to the errors and deeds of the false teachers described in vv. 14-19.