2 Timothy 1:8

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 1:16

1:16 May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my imprisonment. ⁴ 

2 Timothy 2:21

2:21 So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, ⁵  he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

[1:8]  ¹ tn Grk “the testimony of our Lord.”

[1:8]  ² tn Or “according to.”

[1:8]  ³ tn Grk “suffer hardship together,” implying “join with me in suffering.”

[1:16]  ⁴ tn Grk “my chain.”

[2:21]  ⁷ tn Grk “from these,” alluding to the errors and deeds of the false teachers described in vv. 14-19.