v.12.
1. Paul suffered for the cause of the gospel.
2. Paul's sufferings did not make him ashamed of the gospel. He set a good example
for Timothy in light of the exhortation of v.8.
A. There is cause for shame owing to ignorance of the gospel when its
information is readily available. ACT 2:37-38; 3:17 c/w 1CO 15:34.
B. There is cause for shame owing to lack of study of the gospel for its
defense. 1PE 3:15; 2TI 2:15; HEB 5:12.
C. There is cause for shame when a lack of application of the gospel is manifest
in poor discernment. 1CO 6:1-5; REV 3:17-18.