2Ti 2:8 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Tim 2:8-13: 2:8-13 Paul’s suffering (1:12 ) reflects the suffering of Jesus Christ and points to the cross and resurrection as the inner meaning of that Good News (see 1:8 ). Paul’s suffering, like Christ’s, was instrumental in bringing salvation to others. Christ gives his approval to those who suffer and endure with him. 2:8 Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead: Cp. Rom 1:3-4 . Suffering with Christ should be viewed from the perspective of the resurrection to come.

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‏ 2 Timothy 2:8

Summary for 2Tim 2:8-13: 2:8-13 ^a Paul’s suffering (1:12 ^b) reflects the suffering of Jesus Christ and points to the cross and resurrection as the inner meaning of that Good News (see 1:8 ^c). Paul’s suffering, like Christ’s, was instrumental in bringing salvation to others. Christ gives his approval to those who suffer and endure with him. 2:8 ^d Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead: Cp. Rom 1:3-4 ^e. Suffering with Christ should be viewed from the perspective of the resurrection to come.