2 Timothy 1:8

Do not be ashamed. (1) of witnessing. [Witness: to attest, testify, furnish proof of, things known or believed to be true (Webster).] (2) of me, See 1 Corinthians 4:8-9 and notes. The ghastly things happening to Paul are a humiliation and disgrace. Timothy cannot escape the effects of this, and must deliberately Share in it for the sake of the Good News! Instead, take your part. "Come to Rome and share my suffering, as a good soldier of Christ. If you are ashamed of me, it will be the same as being ashamed of Christ!" Compare 2 Timothy 1:15; 2 Timothy 2:1; 2 Timothy 2:3; 2 Timothy 2:8-9.