12. “For which cause,” on account of exercising the function of herald, Apostle and teacher of the Gentiles, in preaching the gospel, he is subjected to sufferings; but he is not ashamed of them; for he knows who it is to whom he has given in charge both himself and the treasure of merit resulting from his sufferings; his depositary is an omnipotent, infinitely veracious God, faithful to his promises. “And he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him,” &c. The Apostle makes no reference
2 Timothy 1:12