2 Timothy 2:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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.

Therefore - in order that the Gospel should be extended; implied in 2 Timothy 2:9.

Endure - not merely passively, but, 'I actively with brave patience endure,' and 'am ready to endure all things' (Romans 12:12; James 1:12).

The elect's - for the sake of all the members of Christ's spiritual body (Colossians 1:24).

They may also - as well as myself: both God's elect not yet converted and those already so.

Salvation ... glory - not only salvation from wrath, but glory in reigning with Him (2 Timothy 2:12). Glory is the full expansion of salvation (Acts 2:47; Romans 8:21-24; Romans 8:30; Hebrews 9:28). So grace and glory (Psalms 84:12).

2 Timothy 2:10

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.