Thematic Bible

2 Timothy 4:1

I conjure you in the name of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is to judge the living and the dead, at his appearance in his kingdom,

2 Timothy 4:2

to preach the word with assiduity upon all occasions: reprove, censure, exhort, with the most tender persuasions.

2 Timothy 4:3

for the time will come, when they will not endure sound doctrine, but get teachers of their own corrupt taste, to sooth their ears that itch for flattery:

2 Timothy 4:4

which, while they are deaf to the truth, attentively listen to fables.

2 Timothy 4:5

be you then entirely upon the watch: be insensible to toil: perform the work of an evangelist, and discharge your ministerial function.

2 Timothy 4:6

as for me, my blood will soon be pour'd out, and the time of my departure draws nigh:

2 Timothy 4:7

I have struggled in a glorious cause: I have finish'd my career: I have stood to the faith:

2 Timothy 4:8

I have nothing more to do, but to receive the crown of virtue reserv'd for me, which the Lord, the just judge, will give me in that day: and not only to me, but to those also, who have long'd for his appearance.

2 Timothy 4:9

Endeavour to come to me very soon:

2 Timothy 4:10

for Damas, out of love to this world has abandon'd me, and is gone to Thessalonica: Crescens, to Galatia: and Titus, to Dalmatia.

2 Timothy 4:11

only Luke is with me. take Mark and bring him with you; because he will be useful to me in the ministry.

2 Timothy 4:12

Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.

2 Timothy 4:13

when you come, bring the cloke and books, but especially the roll, which I left with Carpus at Troas.

2 Timothy 4:14

Alexander the copper-smith did me many injuries: the Lord may reward him according to his actions.

2 Timothy 4:15

beware of him, for he violently opposed our doctrine.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defence, I had no assistance, for every body deserted me. I wish it may never be laid to their charge.

2 Timothy 4:17

however the Lord assisted and strengthen'd me, that the gospel might be confirm'd by my remonstrance, and all the nations might hear it; so that I was deliver'd out of the mouth of the lion:

2 Timothy 4:18

and the Lord will deliver me from every malicious design, and preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. to him be glory to endless ages. amen.

2 Timothy 4:19

Salute Prisca, and Aquila, and the family of Onesiphorus.

2 Timothy 4:20

Erastus staid at Corinth: but Trophimus I left sick at Miletum.

2 Timothy 4:21

endeavour to come before winter. Eubulus, Prudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brethren salute you.

2 Timothy 4:22

the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. grace be with you. AMEN.