2 Timothy 2:13
2 Timothy 2:13 in Multiple Translations
if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he can not deny himself.
if we are faithless, he abideth faithful; for he cannot deny himself.
If we are without faith, still he keeps faith, for he will never be untrue to himself.
If we are not trustworthy, he is still trustworthy, for he cannot be untrue to himself.”
If we beleeue not, yet abideth he faithfull: he cannot denie himselfe.
if we are not stedfast, he remaineth stedfast; to deny himself he is not able.
If we are faithless, he remains faithful; for he can’t deny himself.”
If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
If we believe not, he continueth faithful, he can not deny himself.
If we ◄are unfaithful/stop doing what he tells us to do►, he will treat us just like he promised to do, because he ◄can never be untrue to himself/always does what he says that he will do►.
But if we break our promise to him, that is different. He is not like us. He can never break his promise to us. He will always do what is right. That’s the sort of person he is.”
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Study Notes — 2 Timothy 2:13
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- 2 Timothy 2:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Timothy 2:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Timothy 2:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:13
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:13
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Timothy 2:13
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Timothy 2:13
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:13
- Sermons on 2 Timothy 2:13
Context — Grace and Perseverance
13if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
14Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin. 15Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 23:19 | God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? |
| 2 | Romans 3:3 | What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness? |
| 3 | 2 Thessalonians 3:3 | But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. |
| 4 | 1 Thessalonians 5:24 | The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. |
| 5 | Titus 1:2 | in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 1:9 | God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. |
| 7 | Hebrews 6:18 | Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. |
| 8 | Matthew 24:35 | Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. |
| 9 | Romans 9:6 | It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. |
| 10 | Isaiah 25:1 | O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders— plans formed long ago— in perfect faithfulness. |
2 Timothy 2:13 Summary
[This verse tells us that even when we are not faithful to God, He remains faithful to us because that's who He is - a faithful God. As it says in Psalm 36:5, God's faithfulness reaches to the heavens, and His faithfulness is a fundamental aspect of His character. This means we can always trust in Him, no matter what. It's not about our performance, but about His promise and character, as expressed in 1 Corinthians 1:9, which says that God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God remains faithful even if we are faithless?
This means that God's character and promises do not depend on our actions or faithfulness, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9, which says that God is a faithful God who keeps His covenant with those who love Him.
Does this verse imply that our faithlessness has no consequences?
No, as 2 Timothy 2:12 says, if we deny Him, He will also deny us, indicating that our actions do have consequences, but God's faithfulness is not dependent on our faithfulness, rather on His own character, as stated in Numbers 23:19, which says that God is not a man that He should lie or a son of man that He should change His mind.
How can we be assured of God's faithfulness in our lives?
We can be assured of God's faithfulness by trusting in His promises and character, as expressed in Psalm 119:90, which says that God's faithfulness endures to all generations, and in Lamentations 3:22-23, which says that His mercies are new every morning, great is His faithfulness.
What does it mean that God cannot deny Himself?
This means that God's actions and character are consistent with His nature, as seen in Hebrews 6:18, which says that it is impossible for God to lie, and in Titus 1:2, which says that God does not lie and cannot deny Himself, indicating that God's faithfulness is a fundamental aspect of His character.
Reflection Questions
- How does the knowledge of God's faithfulness in the face of our faithlessness bring comfort and peace to your life?
- In what ways can you trust in God's faithfulness today, even when you feel faithless or uncertain?
- How does this verse challenge your understanding of God's character and your relationship with Him?
- What are some areas in your life where you need to trust in God's faithfulness, and how can you apply this verse to those situations?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Timothy 2:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Timothy 2:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:13
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:13
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:13
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:13
Cambridge Bible on 2 Timothy 2:13
Barnes' Notes on 2 Timothy 2:13
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:13
Sermons on 2 Timothy 2:13
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(Titus - Part 4): In Hope of Eternal Life Ii by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher begins by emphasizing the importance of family night and invites everyone to attend. He then focuses on a passage from the book of Titus, where Paul de |
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God's Peculiar People by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being zealous for good works as children of God. He highlights that God does not approve of armchair Christianity or ivory |
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Call to the Fellowship of God's Son by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the exhortation given by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians. The exhortation is to be perfectly united in the same mind and opinion, without |
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Faithfulness in Spite of Our Failures by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the theme of God's faithfulness despite our failures, using the life of David as an example. Despite being anointed and chosen by God, David faced trials |
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Of the Faithfulness of God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the faithfulness of God as an essential attribute that defines His nature, asserting that without faithfulness, God would not be God. He illustrates this by re |
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His Fullness by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches about the all-encompassing grace of God, starting with the disputed point of who spoke the words in John 1:16, highlighting the ministry of John the Baptis |
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Back, Then Forward by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes God's unwavering faithfulness in His covenant with us, reminding us that despite our sins, He looks back fondly on the early days of our relationship with |






