Συγκακοπαθέω is a compound verb meaning to suffer hardship together with someone, to share in affliction jointly. Paul uses this word twice in his letters to Timothy, both times calling the younger minister to share in suffering alongside Paul. In 2 Timothy 1:8, Paul urges Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel or of Paul's chains, but to 'share in suffering for the gospel.' In 2 Timothy 2:3, he calls Timothy to 'share hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.' The term emphasizes solidarity in suffering, viewing Christian ministry as shared combat requiring mutual endurance.