2Timothy 4:1-4New International Version. 4 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the2Timothy 4:1-5 Preaching & Hearing God's Word. 2 Timothy 4:5 Marks of the Faithful Preacher 4. 2 Timothy 4:6-8 The Epitaph of a Faithful Preacher. 2 Timothy 4:6: The Triumphant Epitaph of Paul 1. you must keep a clear head in everything (GWT) be self-controlled (BBE) you be constantly in a sober mood calm, collected, wakeful, alert in all
Chapter4. The apostle solemnly charges Timothy to be diligent, though many will not bear sound doctrine. (1-5) Enforces the charge from his own martyrdom, then at hand. (6-8) Desires him to come speedily. (9-13) He cautions, and complains of such as had deserted him; and expresses his faith as to his own preservation to the heavenly kingdom. (14-18)
Thatis the calling to which all preachers, from Timothy on, are entrusted. The second striking thing about this text is the claim that “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful” (2 Timothy 3:16). This is striking because on the one hand it may seem like an absolute claim that is perfect for we Bible-story peddlers, in the face of
Preachthe Word. 1 I solemnly exhort you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom : 2 preach the word; be ready [a] in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and [b] exhort, with [c] great patience and instruction . 3 For the time will come when they will not
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