2 Timothy
“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”
2 Timothy 1:12
2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV) speaks to faith trust, assurance, and trust — words set in 2 Timothy, Paul's final letter. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.”
Psalms 71:5“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Hebrews 11:1“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
John 14:1“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalms 112:7“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5
Common questions
What does 2 Timothy 1:12 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Timothy 1:12 reads: "For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day." The verse speaks to faith trust, assurance, and trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Timothy 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Timothy 1:12 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day." is 2 Timothy 1:12 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Timothy chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Timothy 1:12?
Verses that sit beside 2 Timothy 1:12 include Psalms 56:3, Psalms 71:5, and Hebrews 11:1. Reading them alongside 2 Timothy 1:12 deepens the theme of faith trust.
How can I pray with 2 Timothy 1:12?
Read 2 Timothy 1:12 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.