2 Timothy 1:12 bbe — And for which I undergo these things: but I have no feeling of shame. For I have knowledge of him in whom I have faith,…

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"And for which I undergo these things: but I have no feeling of shame. For I have knowledge of him in whom I have faith, and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I have given into his care till that day."

— 2 Timothy 1:12, Bible in Basic English

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2 Timothy 1 — Context

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Who gave us salvation, marking us out for his purpose, not on account of our works, but in the measure of his purpose and his grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

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But has now been made clear by the revelation of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who put an end to death and made life unending come to light through the good news,

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Of which I was made a preacher and an Apostle and a teacher;

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And for which I undergo these things: but I have no feeling of shame. For I have knowledge of him in whom I have faith, and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I have given into his care till that day.

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Keep the form of those true words which you had from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

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That good thing which was given to you keep safe, through the Holy Spirit which is in us.

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You have had news that all those in Asia went away from me; among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes:

2 Timothy 1:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 1:12 say?
2 Timothy 1:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And for which I undergo these things: but I have no feeling of shame. For I have knowledge of him in whom I have faith, and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I have given into his care till that day.”
Where is 2 Timothy 1:12 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 1:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 12.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 1:12.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 1:12 in?
2 Timothy 1:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 1:12?
2 Timothy 1:12 reads (BBE): “And for which I undergo these things: but I have no feeling of shame. For I have knowledge of him in whom I have faith, and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I have given into his care till that day.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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