(b) 2 Timothy 1:12-14. An Appeal to Paul's own Example. The second ground of Paul's appeal is his own example. He too, being an apostle, suffers hardship. But he is not ashamed (cf. 2 Timothy 1:8). For the safeguarding of the truth committed to him he relies on God's power. Timothy must do the same. He has in Paul's own words a pattern of sound teaching. Let him guard his trust, relying, like Paul, not on his own strength, but on the indwelling spirit.
2 Timothy 1:12. that which, etc.: rather as mg. i.e. the true doctrine (1 Timothy 1:10 *), the antidote to error.
2 Timothy 1:13. sound: 1 Timothy 1:10 *.