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11 This saying is trustworthy:[a]

In dying with the Messiah,[b]
    true life we gain.[c]
12 Enduring, we with him will reign.
    Who him denies,
        he will disclaim.
13 Our faith may fail,
    his never wanes—
That’s who he is,
    he cannot change![d]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 2:11 This formula accompanied early Christian sayings on which full reliance could be placed.
  2. 2 Timothy 2:11 Lit. him
  3. 2 Timothy 2:11 Lit. we will live with him
  4. 2 Timothy 2:13 Lit. he cannot deny himself

11 Here is a trustworthy saying:(A)

If we died with him,
    we will also live with him;(B)
12 if we endure,
    we will also reign with him.(C)
If we disown him,
    he will also disown us;(D)
13 if we are faithless,
    he remains faithful,(E)
    for he cannot disown himself.

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