C. H. V. Bogatzky, A Golden Treasury for the Children of God, Whose Treasure Is in Heaven (English edition, 1831), January 5, on 2 Tim. iii. 12, p. 13

Many pretend to be Christians, but they will not endure persecution. Instead of this, they blame others for too much rashness, and not acting prudently enough to avoid the mockings and hatred of the world. Therefore they…