Verse 11. It is a faithful saying. Or, rather, that which he was about to say was worthy of entire credence and profound attention. See Barnes |1 Ti 1:15|.
The object is, to encourage Timothy to bear trials by the hope of salvation.
For if we be dead with him. See Barnes |Ro 6:8|.
We shall also live with him. This was a sort of maxim, or a settled point, which is often referred to in the Bible. See Barnes |Ro 6:3|.
See Barnes |Ro 6:4, See Barnes |Ro 6:5|; See Barnes |Joh 11:25|; See Barnes |1 Th 4:14|.
{f} |if we be dead| Ro 6:5,8