2 Timothy 2:12

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2 Timothy 2:12 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

King James Version KJV

If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:

American Standard Version ASV

if we endure, we shall also reign with him: if we shall deny him, he also will deny us:

Bible in Basic English BBE

If we go on to the end, then we will be ruling with him: if we say we have no knowledge of him, then he will say he has no knowledge of us:

Free Bible Version FBV

if we keep going, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

If we suffer, we shall also reigne together with him: if we denie him, he also will denie vs.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

if we do endure together — we shall also reign together; if we deny [him], he also shall deny us;

World English Bible WEB

If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

If we suffer, we shall also reign with him : if we deny him , he also will deny us:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.

Translation for Translators T4T

Since we are also patiently enduring what we suffer, we shall also rule with him. But if we say that we do not know him, he also will say that he does not know us.

Plain English Version PEV

If we follow him and people give us trouble, and if we keep on following him and don’t let that trouble stop us, then we will become important leaders with him. Or if we say that we don’t know him, then later, he will say that he doesn’t know us.

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GRK ει υπομενομεν και συμβασιλευσομεν ει αρνουμεθα κακεινος αρνησεται ημας

ει ei G1487 if COND

υπομενομεν hupomenō G5278 to remain/endure Verb-PAI-1P

και kai G2532 and Conj

συμβασιλευσομεν sumbasileuō G4821 to reign with Verb-FAI-1P

ει ei G1487 if COND

αρνουμεθα arneomai G720 to deny Verb-PNI-1P

κακεινος kakeinos G2548 and that one Dem-NSM-K

αρνησεται arneomai G720 to deny Verb-FDI-3S

ημας egō G1473 I/we Pron-1AP

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Greek Word Reference — 2 Timothy 2:12

ει ei G1487 "if" COND

This word means 'if' and is used to express conditions or questions. It appears in many Bible verses, such as Matthew 11:14 and Romans 8:25, introducing a condition or hypothesis.

Definition: εἰ, conjunctive particle, used in conditions and in indirect questions. __I. Conditional, if; __1. with indic, expressing a general assumption; __(a) pres.: before indic, pres., Mat.11:14, Rom.8:25, al.; before imperat., Mrk.4:23 9:22, Jhn.15:18, 1Co.7:9, al.; before fut. indic., Luk.16:31, Rom.8:11, al.; before pf. or aor., with negation in apodosis, Mat.12:26, Rom.4:14, al.; similarly, before impf., Luk.17:6, Jhn.8:39; before quæst., Mat.6:23, Jhn.5:47 7:23 8:46, 1Pe.2:20; __(b) fut.: Mat.26:33, 1Pe.2:20; __(with) pf.: Jhn.11:12, Rom.6:5, al.; __(d) aor.: Luk.16:11 19:8, Jhn.13:32, 18:23, Rev.20:15, al. __2. Where the assumption is certain = ἐπεί: Mat.12:28, Jhn.7:4, Rom.5:17, al. __3. Of an unfulfilled condition, with indic, impf., aor. or plpf., before ἄν, with imp. or aor. (see: ἄν, I, i). __4. C. indic., after verbs denoting wonder, etc., sometimes, but not always, coupled with an element of doubt: Mrk.15:44, 1Jn.3:13, al. __5. C. indic., as in LXX (Num.14:3o, 1Ki.14:45, al. = Heb. אִם), in oaths, with the formula of imprecation understood in a suppressed apodosis (WM, 627; Burton, §272): Mrk.8:12, Heb.3:11" (LXX) 4:3 (LXX). __6. Rarely (cl.) with optative, to express a merely possible condition: Act.24:19 27:39, 1Co.14:10 15:37, I Pe3:14, 17. __II. Interrogative, if, whether. __1. As in cl., in indir. questions after verbs of seeing, asking, knowing, saying, etc.: with indic. pres., Mat.26:63, Mrk.15:36, Act.19:2, 2Co.13:5, al.; fut., Mrk.3:2, Act.8:22, al.; aor., Mrk.15:44, 1Co.1:16, al.; with subjc. aor. (M, Pr., 194), Php.3:12. __2. As in LXX (= Heb. אִם and interrog. הֲ, Gen.17:17, al.; see WM, 639f.; Viteau, i, 22), in direct questions: Mrk.8:23 (Tr., WH, txt.), Luk.13:23, 22:49, Act.19:2, al. __III. With other particles. __1. εἰ ἄρα, εἴγε, εἰ δὲ μήγε, see: ἄρα, γε. __2. εἰ δὲ καί, but if also: Luk.11:18; but even if, 1Co.4:7, 2Co.4:3 11:16. __3. εἰ δὲ μή, but if not, but if otherwise: Mrk.2:21, 22 Jhn.14:2, Rev.2:5, al. __4. εἰ καί, if even, if also, although: Mrk.14:29, Luk.11:8, 1Co.7:21, 2Co.4:16, Php.2:17, al. __5. καὶ εἰ, even if, see: καί __6. εἰ μή, if not, unless, except, but only: Mat.24:22, Mrk.2:26 6:5, Jhn.9:33, 1Co.7:17 (only), Gal.1:19 (cf. ἐὰν μή, 2:16; see Hort., Ja., xvi); ἐκτὸς εἰ μή, pleonastic (Bl., §65, 6), 1Co.14:5 15:2, 1Ti.5:19. __7. εἰ μήν = cl. ἦ μήν (M, Pr., 46), in oaths, surely (Eze.33:27, al.): Heb.6:14. __8. εἴ πως, if haply: Act.27:12, Rom.1:10. __9. εἴτε . . . εἴτε, whether . . . or; Rom.12:6-8, 1Co.3:22 13:8, al. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 459 NT verses. KJV: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether See also: 1 Corinthians 1:14; 2 Corinthians 10:7; 1 Peter 1:6.

υπομενομεν hupomenō G5278 "to remain/endure" Verb-PAI-1P

To remain or endure through difficult situations, like in Matthew 10:22 and Romans 8:24. It means to have the strength to bear trials and persevere, as seen in the lives of Jesus and the apostles.

Definition: ὑπο-μένω [in LXX chiefly for קָוָה, also for יָחַל hi., etc. ;] __1. in-trans., to stay behind: before ἐν, Luk.2:43; ἐκεῖ, Act.17:14. __2. Trans., __(a) with accusative, to await, wait for: Rom.8:24 (Hom., Hdt., Xen., al.); __(b) of things, to bear patiently, endure: absol., Mat.10:22 24:13, Mrk.13:13, 2Ti.2:12, Jas.5:11, 1Pe.2:20; τ. θλίψει (dative of circumstance), Rom.12:12; before εἰς, Heb.12:7; with accusative of thing(s), 1Co.13:7, 2Ti.2:10, Heb.10:32 12:2-3, Jas.1:12.† SYN.: μακροθυμέω (see: ὑπομονή) (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 16 NT verses. KJV: abide, endure, (take) patient(-ly), suffer, tarry behind See also: 1 Corinthians 13:7; Hebrews 12:7; 1 Peter 2:20.

και kai G2532 "and" Conj

And or also, a connecting word used to join ideas or words, like in Matthew 2:18 and Hebrews 1:1.

Definition: καί, conj., and __I. Copulative. __1. Connecting single words; __(a) in general: Mat.2:18, 16:1, Mrk.2:15, Luk.8:15, Heb.1:1, al. mult.; repeated before each of the terms in a series, Mat.23:23, Luk.14:21, Rom.7:12, 9:4, al. __(b) connecting numerals (WM, §37, 4): Jhn.2:20, Act.13:20; __(with) joining terms which are not mutually exclusive, as the part with the whole: Mat.8:33, 26:59, Mrk.16:17, Act.5:29, al. __2. Connecting clauses and sentences: Mat.3:12, Act.5:21, al. mult.; esp. __(a) where, after the simplicity of the popular language, sentences are paratactically joined (WM, §60, 3; M, Pr., 12; Deiss., LAE, 128ff.): Mat.1:21, 7:25, Mrk.9:5, Jhn.10:3, al.; __(b) joining affirmative to negative sentences: Luk.3:14, Jhn.4:11, IIIJhn.10; __(with) consecutive, and so: Mat.5:1, 23:32, Heb.3:19, al.; after imperatives, Mat.4:19, Luk.7:7, al.; __(d) = καίτοι, and yet: Mat.3:14, 6:26, Mrk.12:12, Luk.18:7 (Field, Notes, 72), 1Co.5:2, al.; __(e) beginning an apodosis (= Heb. וְ; so sometimes δέ in cl.), then: Luk.2:21, 7:12, Act.1:10; beginning a question (WM, §53, 3a): Mrk.10:26, Luk.10:29, Jhn.9:36. __3. Epexegetic, and, and indeed, namely (WM, §53, 3c): Luk.3:18, Jhn.1:16, Act.23:6, Rom.1:5, 1Co.3:5, al. __4. In transition: Mat.4:23, Mrk.5:1, 21, Jhn.1:19, al.; so, Hebraistically, καὶ ἐγένετο (וַי:הִי; also ἐγένετο δέ), Mrk.1:9 (cf. Luk.5:1; V. Burton, §§357-60; M, Pr., 14, 16). __5. καὶ . . . καί, both . . . and (for τε . . . καί, see: τε); __(a) connecting single words: Mat.10:28, Mrk.4:41, Rom.11:33, al.; __(b) clauses and sentences: Mrk.9:13, Jhn.7:28, 1Co.1:22, al. __II. Adjunctive, also, even, still: Mat.5:39, 40; Mrk.2:28, al. mult.; esp. with pron., adv., etc., Mat.20:4, Jhn.7:47, al; ὡς κ., Act.11:17; καθὼς κ., Rom.15:7; οὑτω κ., Rom.6:11; διὸ κ., Luk.1:35; ὁ κ. (Deiss., BS, 313ff.), Act.13:9; pleonastically, μετὰ κ.. (Bl., §77, 7; Deiss., BS, 265f,), Php.4:3; τί κ., 1 Co 15:29; ἀλλὰ κ., Luk.14:22, Jhn.5:18, al.; καίγε (M, Pr., 230; Burton, §437), Act.17:27; καίπερ, Heb.5:8; κ. ἐάν, see: ἐάν. ἐάν, contr. fr. εἰ ἄν, conditional particle, representing something as "under certain circumstances actual or liable to happen," but not so definitely expected as in the case of εἰ with ind. (Bl., §65, 4; cf. Jhn.13:17, 1Co.7:36), if haply, if; __1. with subjc. (cl.); __(a) pres.: Mat.6:22, Luk.10:6, Jhn.7:17, Rom.2:25, 26 al.; { __(b) aor. (= Lat. fut. pf.): Mat.4:9 16:26 (cf. ptcp. in Luk.9:25; M, Pr., 230), Mrk.3:24, Luk.14:34, Jhn.5:43, Rom.7:2, al.; = cl. εἰ, with opt., Jhn.9:22 11:57, Act.9:2; as Heb. אִם = ὅταν, Jhn.12:32 14:3, I Jhn.2:28 3:2, Heb.3:7" (LXX) . __2. C. indic, (as in late writers, fr. Arist. on; see WH, App., 171; VD, MGr. 2, App., §77; Deiss., BS, 201f., LAE, 155, 254; M, Pr., 168, 187; Bl., §65, 4); __(a) fut.: Mat.18:19 T, Luk.19:40, Act.7:7; __(b) pres.: 1Th.3:8 (see Milligan, in l.). __3. With other particles: ἐ. καί (Bl., §65, 6), Gal.6:1; ἐ. μή (M, Pr., 185, 187; Bl., l.with), with subjc. pres., Mat.10:13, 1Co.8:8, Jas.2:17, 1Jn.3:21; aor., Mat.6:15, Mrk.3:27, Jhn.3:3, Rom.10:15, Gal.1:8 2:16 (see Lft., Ellic., in ll.); ἐ. τε . . . ἐ. τε, [in LXX for אִם . . . אִם, Est.19:13, al.,] Rom.14:8. __4. = cl. ἄν (which see) after relat. pronouns and adverbs (Tdf., Pr., 96; WH, App., 173; M, Pr., 42f.; Bl., §26, 4; Mayser, 152f.; Deiss., BS, 202ff.): ὃς ἐ., Mat.5:19, Mrk.6:22, 23 Luk.17:32, 1Co.6:18, al.; ὅπου ἐ., Mat.8:19; ὁσάκις ἐ., Rev.11:6; οὗ ἐ., 1Co.16:6; καθὸ ἐ., 2Co.8:12; ὅστις ἐ., Gal.5:10. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 5212 NT verses. KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Corinthians 16:1.

συμβασιλευσομεν sumbasileuō G4821 "to reign with" Verb-FAI-1P

To reign with someone means to share power and authority, as in John 18:14. It is about being a co-ruler and working together.

Definition: συμ-βουλεύω [in LXX chiefly for יָעַץ ;] __1. to advise, counsel: with dative of person(s), Jhn.18:14; id. before inf., Rev.3:18. __2. Mid., to take counsel, consult: before ἵνα, Mat.26:4 ("reciprocal middle," see M, Pr., 157); with inf., Act.9:23.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: reign with See also: 1 Corinthians 4:8; 2 Timothy 2:12.

ει ei G1487 "if" COND

This word means 'if' and is used to express conditions or questions. It appears in many Bible verses, such as Matthew 11:14 and Romans 8:25, introducing a condition or hypothesis.

Usage: Occurs in 459 NT verses. KJV: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether See also: 1 Corinthians 1:14; 2 Corinthians 10:7; 1 Peter 1:6.

αρνουμεθα arneomai G720 "to deny" Verb-PNI-1P

To deny means to say no or reject something, like when Peter denied knowing Jesus in Matthew 26:70. It can also mean to refuse to acknowledge or disown someone, as seen in Acts 3:14 and 2 Timothy 2:12.

Definition: ἀρνέομαι -οῦμαι, depon., [in LXX: Gen.18:15 (כָּחַשׁ pi.), Wis.12:27 16:16 17:10, 4Ma.8:7 4Mac 10:15 * ;] __1. to deny, say no, opposite to είπεῖν: absol., Mat.26:70, Luk.8:45; before ἅτι, 1Jn.2:22; with inf., Heb.11:24 __2. In late Gk. (MM, see word), with accusative of person(s), to deny, refuse to acknowledge, disown: Act.3:14 7:35; Ἰησοῦν, Mat.10:33, 2Ti.2:12, 1Jn.2:22, Ju 4; ἑαυτόν, Luk.9:23, 2Ti.2:13 (prove false to) __3. C. accusative of thing(s) (in cl. to refuse), to deny, abjure: 1Ti.5:8, Tit.2:12, 2Ti.3:5 (cf. ἀπαρνέομαι) (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 28 NT verses. KJV: deny, refuse See also: 1 John 2:22; John 18:27; Hebrews 11:24.

κακεινος kakeinos G2548 "and that one" Dem-NSM-K

This word means 'and that one', referring to a specific person or thing, as in Matthew 15:18 and John 6:57. It emphasizes a particular individual or group. This word is used to highlight someone.

Definition: κἀκεῖνος, -είνη, -εῖνο (by crasis for καὶ ἐκεῖνος, and so sometimes written, see: ἐκεῖνος), and he, she or it; he, she or it also: Mat.15:18 23:23, Mrk.12:4-5 16:11, 13, Luk.11:7, 42 20:11 22:12, Jhn.6:57 7:29 10:16 14:12 17:24 19:35, Act.5:37 15:11 18:19, Rom.11:23, 1Co.10:6, 2Ti.2:12, Heb.4:2.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 21 NT verses. KJV: and him (other, them), even he, him also, them (also), (and) they See also: 1 Corinthians 10:6; John 19:35; Hebrews 4:2.

αρνησεται arneomai G720 "to deny" Verb-FDI-3S

Usage: Occurs in 28 NT verses. KJV: deny, refuse See also: 1 John 2:22; John 18:27; Hebrews 11:24.

ημας egō G1473 "I/we" Pron-1AP

This is a pronoun meaning I or me, used by the speaker to refer to themselves. It is often used in the Bible to emphasize the speaker's identity.

Definition: ἐγώ, genitive, etc., ἐμοῦ, ἐμοί, ἐμέ (enclitic μου, μοι, με), pl. ἡμεῖς, -ῶν, -ῖν, -ᾶς, of person(s) pron. I. __(a) The nom. is usually emphatic, when expressed as subjc, as in Mat.3:11, Mrk.1:8, Luk.3:16, al. But often there is no apparent emphasis, as Mat.10:16, Jhn.10:17; ἰδοὺ ἐ. (= Heb. הִנֵּנִי, cf. 1Ki.3:8), Act.9:10; ἐ. (like Heb. אֲנִי), I am, Jhn.1:23 (LXX), Act.7:32 (LXX). __(b) The enclitic forms (see supr.) are used with nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, where there is no emphasis: ἐν τ. πατρί μου, Jhn.14:20; μου τ. λόγους, Mat.7:24; ὀπίσω μου, Mat.3:11; ἰσχυρότερός μου, ib.; λέγει μοι, Rev.5:5; also with the prep. πρός, as Mrk.9:19, al. The full forms (ἐμοῦ, etc.) are used with the other prepositions, as δι᾽ ἐμοῦ, ἐν ἐμοί, εἰς ἐμέ, etc., also for emphasis, as Luk.10:16, Jhn.7:23, Mrk.14:7, al. __(with) The genitive μου and ἡμῶν are often used for the poss. pronouns ἐμός, ἡμέτερος: τ. λαόν μου, Mat.2:6; μου τῂ ἀπιστιᾳ, Mrk.9:24. __(d) τί ἐμοὶ καὶ σοί ( = Heb. מַה־לִי וָלָךְ, Jdg.11:12, al.), i.e. what have we in common: Mat.8:29, Mrk.1:24, 5:7, Luk.8:28, Jhn.2:4; τί γάρ μοι, 1Co.5:2. __(e) The interchange of ἐγώ and ἡμεῖς, common in π., appears in Pauline Epp. (see M, Pr., 86f., M, Th., 131f.). __(f) κἀγώ (= καὶ ἐγώ), and I, even I, I also: Mat.2:8, Luk.2:48, Jhn.6:56, Rom.3:7, 1Co.7:40, al.; κἀγώ . . . καί, both . . . and, Jhn.7:28. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 1872 NT verses. KJV: I, me See also: 1 Corinthians 1:2; 1 Corinthians 16:24; 1 Peter 1:3.

Study Notes — 2 Timothy 2:12

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Context
Cross References
2 Timothy 2:12 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on 2 Timothy 2:12
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Timothy 2:12
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:12
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:12
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:12
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:12
Cambridge Bible on 2 Timothy 2:12
Barnes' Notes on 2 Timothy 2:12
Sermons on 2 Timothy 2:12

Context — Grace and Perseverance

10For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. 11This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

12if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

13if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. 14Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Romans 8:17	And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.
2	Matthew 10:33	But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven.
3	Revelation 20:4	Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image, and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
4	Luke 12:9	But whoever denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.
5	Revelation 20:6	Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will reign with Him for a thousand years.
6	Revelation 5:10	You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”
7	Luke 9:26	If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
8	1 Peter 4:13–16	But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler. But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.
9	Matthew 26:35	Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.
10	Philippians 1:28	without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.

2 Timothy 2:12 Summary

This verse, 2 Timothy 2:12, teaches us that if we patiently endure through hard times with Christ, we will one day get to reign with Him in glory. On the other hand, if we deny or reject Him, He will also deny us. This doesn't mean we save ourselves by our endurance, but rather, our endurance is a sign of our faith in Him (as seen in Hebrews 11). By trusting in God's love and sovereignty, even in tough circumstances, we demonstrate our commitment to following Christ, and He promises a glorious future with Him (Revelation 21:1-4).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'endure' in 2 Timothy 2:12?

To endure means to patiently suffer and persevere through difficult circumstances, trusting in God's sovereignty and promises, as seen in Romans 5:3-5 and James 1:2-4.

Will God really deny us if we deny Him?

Yes, as Jesus Himself warned in Matthew 10:33, if we deny Him before others, He will deny us before the Father, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness and confession of our faith in Him.

How can we be sure we will reign with Christ if we endure?

The promise of reigning with Christ is rooted in our union with Him, as stated in 2 Timothy 2:11, 'if we died with Him, we will also live with Him,' and is further supported by Revelation 20:6, which describes the future reign of believers with Christ.

Is enduring with Christ only about avoiding denial of Him?

No, enduring with Christ involves a deep commitment to following Him, even in the face of persecution or hardship, as seen in Matthew 16:24-25, where Jesus calls His disciples to take up their cross and follow Him.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I am being called to endure, and how can I trust God in those situations?
How can I practically demonstrate my faithfulness to Christ in my daily life, especially when it's challenging or unpopular?
What does it mean for me to 'reign with Him,' and how should this promise shape my perspective on current difficulties?
In what ways can I deny Christ, even if it's not overtly, and how can I guard against this in my heart and actions?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Timothy 2:12

If we suffer,.... With him, with Christ, as in Romans 8:17 all the elect suffered with Christ when he suffered; they suffered in him the whole penalty of the law, all the righteousness, strictness,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Timothy 2:12

If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: Suffer. The Greek is the same as 2 Timothy 2:10 'If we endure (with Him),' etc. (Romans 8:17).

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:12

If we suffer, we shall also reign with him; that is, if we suffer for his name’ s sake, for a constant owning and adherence to his doctrine of faith, or discharge of any trust he hath reposed in us, we shall reign with him in glory. If we deny him, he also will deny us; but if we, upon prospect of danger, deny his truth, or desert the profession of him, he in the day of judgment will not own us before his Father and the holy angels, .

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:12

12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: Ver. 12. If we suffer] No wearing the crown but by bearing the cross first. Ne Iesum quidem audias gloriosum, nisi videris prius crucifixum, saith Luther (Epist. ad Melancthon). Christ himself was not glorified till first crucified. Queen Elizabeth is said to have swam to her crown through a sea of sorrow; so must we. If we deny him] God usually retaliates, pays men home in their own coin, proportions jealousy to jealousy, provocation to provocation, Deuteronomy 22:21; Isaiah 66:3-4.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:12

(12) If we suffer, we shall also reign with him.—And the faithful saying went on with this stirring declaration. How, it seems to ask, can a believer in Christ shrink from suffering, when he knows what to him will be the glorious consequences of this present suffering? The word rendered “suffer” would be better translated, if we endure—that is, if we bravely bear up against sufferings for His sake, and all the while work on with hand and brain for Him and for our brother as best we can. If we do this in this life, we shall, in the life to come, reign with Him—more than merely live with Him, as the last verse told us: we shall even “be kings with Him.” (See Romans 5:17; Romans 8:17; and Revelation 1:6, where Jesus Christ is especially spoken of as having made us “kings.”) The promise thus woven into the faithful saying, and repeated in these several passages, of the “reign of the saints in Christ,” gives us a strangely glorious hope—a marvellous on-look, concerning the active and personal work which Christ’s redeemed will be intrusted with in the ages of eternity. If we deny him, he also will deny us.—But there is another side to the words of the Blessed. While to the faithful and the believer He will grant to sit down with Him on His throne, the faithless and unbeliever will have no share in the glories of the life to come. These grave warnings are apparently addressed rather to unfaithful members of the outward and visible Church, than to the Pagan world who have never known Christ. The words, “He also will deny us,” imply something of a recognition on the part of us who are denied by Him—something of an expectation on our part that He would recognise us as friends. They are evidently an echo of the Lord’s own sad reply to those many who will say to Him in that day, “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Thy name? . . . and then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.” (Matthew 7:22-23. See too Matthew 10:33 and Mark 8:33.)

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:12

Verse 12. If we suffer - with him] These are other parts of the true doctrine, which the apostle mentions above.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Timothy 2:12

12. if we suffer] Rather endure with brave and manly submission; 2 Timothy 2:10. The submission is followed by sovereignty, as death by life. Cf. Matthew 19:28 ‘ye which have followed me … shall sit on twelve thrones.’if we deny him] The ms. authority requires the future if we shall deny him, cf. Matthew 10:32-33. The future there and here indicates ‘ethical possibility,’ i.e. what can and may take place, viewed speculatively. Is it not possible that this very phrase of the ‘Oral Gospel’ embodied in Matthew 10:33 may have already found a place in this earliest of hymns?

Barnes' Notes on 2 Timothy 2:12

If we suffer, we shall also reign with him - The meaning is, that the members will be treated as the Head is.

Sermons on 2 Timothy 2:12

	Sermon	Description
	Time and Creation by A.E. Wilder Smith	This sermon delves into the concept of dimension theory and time, using a fictional tale set in Flatland to explain the limitations of two-dimensional beings encountering a three-d
	The Glory of God in Awful Places by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the pastor uses a metaphor of a captain and a first mate to illustrate how God uses difficult circumstances to shape and prepare His people. The pastor explains tha
	Resurrection Life by Art Katz	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not engaging in futile arguments with those who oppose the faith. He encourages believers to rely on the life of Christ, Hi
	Hebrews 11:35-40 by Don McClure	In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a terrible accident involving a horse, a dog, and a man. A highway patrolman arrives at the scene and, out of mercy, puts the horse
	Book of Acts Series - Part 34 \| the Miracle Called Giving by Jim Cymbala	In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of giving and helping the weak. He compares the spiritual law of giving to the physical law of gravity, stating that when we gi
	The Hidden Glory by Basilea Schlink	In this sermon, Basilia Schling discusses the hidden glory and comfort that can be found in the cross and suffering. She emphasizes that very few people have realized and experienc
	Suffering Turns to Glory by Basilea Schlink	In this sermon transcript titled "Suffering Turns to Glory" by Basilia Schlank, the speaker discusses the concept of suffering in the context of Christian discipleship. The sermon