Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
But, thou, - be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do, the work, of an evangelist, thy ministry, completely fulfill;
New American Standard Bible
But you,
King James Version
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
Holman Bible
But as for you, be serious about everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist,
International Standard Version
But you must be clear-headed about everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of an evangelist. Devote yourself completely to your ministry.
A Conservative Version
But be thou sober in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, bring thy ministry to fullness.
American Standard Version
But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.
Amplified
But as for you, be clear-headed in every situation [stay calm and cool and steady], endure every hardship [without flinching], do the work of an evangelist, fulfill [the duties of] your ministry.
An Understandable Version
But you should be sober-minded about everything, [willing to] endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Anderson New Testament
But do you be watchful in all things, endure evil, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.?
Bible in Basic English
But be self-controlled in all things, do without comfort, go on preaching the good news, completing the work which has been given you to do.
Common New Testament
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Daniel Mace New Testament
be you then entirely upon the watch: be insensible to toil: perform the work of an evangelist, and discharge your ministerial function.
Darby Translation
But thou, be sober in all things, bear evils, do the work of an evangelist, fill up the full measure of thy ministry.
Godbey New Testament
But be thou sober in all things, suffer affliction, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
Goodspeed New Testament
But you must always be composed; do not shrink from hardship; do your work as a missionary, and your whole duty as a minister.
John Wesley New Testament
But watch thou in all things, endure affliction, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.
Julia Smith Translation
And thou be sober in all things, suffer ill treatment, do the work of the bearer of good news, render thy service perfectly certain.
King James 2000
But you watch in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fully carry out your ministry.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But you, be self-controlled in all [things], bear hardship patiently, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Modern King James verseion
But you watch in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fully carry out your ministry.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But watch thou in all things, and suffer adversity, and do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thine office unto the utmost.
Moffatt New Testament
Whatever happens, be self-possessed, flinch from no suffering, do your work as an evangelist, and discharge all your duties as a minister.
Montgomery New Testament
But as for you, be always self-controlled, face hardships, do the work of a missionary, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
NET Bible
You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist's work, fulfill your ministry.
New Heart English Bible
But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.
Noyes New Testament
But be thou watchful in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fully accomplish thy ministry.
Sawyer New Testament
But do you be sober in all things, endure evil, do the work of an evangelist, perform fully your ministry.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But watch thou in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fully discharge thy ministry.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But you, Timothy, must always be temperate. Face hardships; do the work of a Missionary; discharge all the duties of your Office.
Webster
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
Weymouth New Testament
But as for you, you must exercise habitual self-control, and not live a self-indulgent life, but do the duty of an evangelist and fully discharge the obligations of your office.
Williams New Testament
But you, on your part, must always keep your head cool, suffer hardship, do your work as a herald of the good news, and so fill your ministry to the brim.
World English Bible
But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.
Worrell New Testament
But be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fully accomplish your ministry.
Worsley New Testament
But be thou watchful in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, give full proof of thy ministry.
Youngs Literal Translation
And thou -- watch in all things; suffer evil; do the work of one proclaiming good news; of thy ministration make full assurance,
Themes
Afflictions » Enduring afflictions
divine Call » To work » In evangelizing the world
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Christian ministers » Called » Evangelists
Evangelism » Doing the work of an evangelist
Ministers » Should be » Watchful
Ministers » Should make full proof of their ministry
Titles and names of ministers » Evangelists
Watchfulness » Ministers exhorted to
Watchfulness » Should be » In all things
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In evangelizing the world
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Timothy 4:5
Images 2 Timothy 4:5
Prayers for 2 Timothy 4:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul's Charge To Timothy
4 And, from the truth, indeed, their ear, will they turn away, while, unto stories, they will turn themselves aside. 5 But, thou, - be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do, the work, of an evangelist, thy ministry, completely fulfill; 6 For, I, already, am being poured out as a drink-offering, and, the season of my release, is at hand, -
Cross References
2 Timothy 1:8
Be not thou, therefore, put to shame - with regard to the witness of our Lord, nor with regard to me his prisoner; but suffer hardship together with the glad-message according to the power of God, -
Acts 21:8
and, on the morrow departing, we came to Caesarea, and, entering into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was of the seven, we abode with him.
Colossians 4:17
And say to Archippus: be taking heed unto the ministry which thou hast accepted in the Lord, - that, the same, thou fulfil.
2 Timothy 2:3
Take thy part in suffering hardship, as a brave soldier of Christ Jesus: -
Ephesians 4:11
And, he, gave - some, indeed, to be apostles, and some, prophets, and some, evangelists, and some, shepherds and teachers, -
1 Timothy 4:12
Let, no one, despise, thy youth, but, an ensample, become thou of the faithful, - in discourse, in behaviour, in love, in faith, in chastity.
2 Timothy 3:10-12
But, thou, hast closely studied - my teaching, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, love, endurance,
Isaiah 62:6
Upon thy walls O Jerusalem, have I appointed watchmen, All the day and all the night through, let them not hold their peace, - O ye that put Yahweh in mind, Do not take rest to yourselves,
Jeremiah 6:17
Therefore will I raise up over you, watchmen, Give ye heed to the sound of a horn, - But they said, We will not give heed!
Ezekiel 3:17
Son of man, A watchman, have I appointed thee to the house of Israel, - and thou shalt hear, at my mouth a message, and shalt warn them from me.
Ezekiel 33:2
Son of man Speak unto the sons of thy people and thou shalt say unto them, A land - when I bring upon it a sword, And the people of the land shall take one man out of their whole number, and appoint him for them, as watchman;
Ezekiel 33:7
Thou therefore Son of man, A watchman, have I appointed thee, to the house of Israel, So then thou shalt hear at my mouth. message, and shalt warn them from me.
Mark 13:34
As a man from home - having left his house, and given his servants the authority, to each one, his work, - and, unto the porter, hath given command, that he should watch: -
Mark 13:37
But, what, unto you, I say, unto all, I say: - Be watching.
Luke 12:37
Happy those servants, whom the lord, when he cometh, shall find watching! Verily, I say unto you - he will gird himself, and make them recline, and, coming near, will minister unto them.
Acts 20:30-31
and, from among your own selves, will arise men speaking distorted things, to draw away the disciples after themselves.
Romans 15:19
By the power of signs and wonders, by the power of Holy Spirit; so that I, from Jerusalem and in a circuit as far as Illyricum, have fulfilled the glad-message of the Christ, -
Colossians 1:25
Of which, I, have become minister - according to the administration of God which hath been given unto me to you-ward, to fill up the word of God,
1 Thessalonians 5:6
Hence, then, let us not be sleeping, as the rest, but let us watch and be sober: -
1 Timothy 4:15
These things, be thy care, in these things, be thou, that, thine advancement, may be, manifest, unto all:
2 Timothy 2:10
For this cause, am I enduring, all things, for the sake of the chosen, in order that, they also, may obtain, the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus along with glory age-abiding.
Hebrews 13:17
Be yielding unto them who are guiding you, and submit yourselves; for they are watching over your souls, as having an account to render, that, with joy the same they may be doing, and not with sighing, - for, unprofitable unto you, were, this.
1 Peter 1:13
Wherefore, girding up the loins of your mind, keeping sober, perseveringly direct your hope unto the favour, being borne along to you, in the revealing of Jesus Christ:
Revelation 3:2
Become thou watchful, and strengthen the things that remain, that were about to die; for I have not found thy works fulfilled before my God.
Isaiah 56:9-10
All ye beasts of the field! come ye to devour, All ye beasts in the forest.