2 Timothy 3:10-11

Timothy’s past character and conduct stood in stark contrast to that of the false teachers. He had fully followed Paul’s ministry (teaching, conduct, and purpose) and his life (faith, patience, love, and perseverance). The fact that God had delivered Paul from all his persecutions would have encouraged Timothy to continue following the apostle’s example.

"The Lord ever rescues his people, frequently from death, sometimes by means of death. Either way, nothing ever separates them from his love (Romans 8:38-39)." [Note: William Hendriksen, New Testament Commentary: Exposition of the Pastoral Epistles, p. 293.]