2Ti 2:13 | TNotes | STEP | 2:13 he remains faithful: This could mean that (1) he allows those who have stumbled an opportunity for repentance; (2) he faithfully judges unbelievers in accord with his unchanging will; (3) he himself is an example of faithfulness for his people to follow; and/or (4) he will faithfully accomplish his purposes in history, to save those who trust in him through the Good News (1:12 ; 2:19 ). See also Rom 3:3-4 ; 1 Cor 10:13 ; 1 Jn 1:9 .

dRom 3:3-4►

e1 Cor 10:13►

f1 Jn 1:9►

‏ 2 Timothy 2:13

2:13 ^a he remains faithful: This could mean that (1) he allows those who have stumbled an opportunity for repentance; (2) he faithfully judges unbelievers in accord with his unchanging will; (3) he himself is an example of faithfulness for his people to follow; and/or (4) he will faithfully accomplish his purposes in history, to save those who trust in him through the Good News (1:12 ^b; 2:19 ^c). See also Rom 3:3-4 ^d; 1 Cor 10:13 ^e; 1 Jn 1:9 ^f.