but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and incorruption to light through the gospel,

For which cause I suffer also these things. But I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which he hath committed to me unto that day.

in which I suffer hardship even unto bonds as an evildoer; but the word of God is not bound.

Yea, and all that desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.