Albert Barnes Commentary 2 Timothy 2:11

"Faithful is the saying: For if we died with him, we shall also live with him:" — 2 Timothy 2:11 (ASV)

It is a faithful saying. Or, rather, that which he was about to say was worthy of entire credence and profound attention. See Barnes on 1 Timothy 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 on Romans 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 on Romans 6:3.

See Barnes on Romans 6:4, Romans 6:5; John 11:25; and 1 Thessalonians 4:14.