2 Timothy 2:10
“Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul endures everything for the sake of God's people, that they too may receive salvation in Christ with eternal glory.
What Does 2 Timothy 2:10 Mean?
Paul explains why he bears his sufferings: for the sake of others, those God is gathering, that they too may receive the salvation found in Christ Jesus, crowned with eternal glory.
Paul's endurance is not merely personal stoicism; it is love in action, suffered so that others might be saved. His hardship serves a purpose beyond himself. This is the shape of Christlike love, willing to suffer that others may find life. The horizon stretches to eternal glory, the full and lasting joy awaiting those who are in Christ. For the reader, this transforms how we view our own endurance. When borne for the good of others and the spread of salvation, even suffering becomes fruitful, a small share in the love that gives itself away so that others might come to know the glory prepared for them in Christ.