📖 2 Timothy — Chapter 4 (KJV)
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2 Timothy 4:1 I Rcharge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
2 Timothy 4:2 RPreach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
2 Timothy 4:3 For Rthe time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
2 Timothy 4:4 And they shall Rturn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
2 Timothy 4:5 But Rwatch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
2 Timothy 4:6 For RI am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, RI have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
2 Timothy 4:8 Henceforth Rthere is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:9 RDo thy diligence to come shortly unto me:
2 Timothy 4:10 For RDemas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.
2 Timothy 4:11 ROnly Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.
2 Timothy 4:12 And RTychicus have I sent to Ephesus.
2 Timothy 4:13 The cloke that I left at RTroas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.
2 Timothy 4:14 RAlexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:
2 Timothy 4:15 Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly Rwithstood our words.
2 Timothy 4:16 At my first Ranswer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.
2 Timothy 4:17 Notwithstanding Rthe Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord shall Rdeliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
2 Timothy 4:19 Salute RPrisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
2 Timothy 4:20 RErastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.
2 Timothy 4:21 Do Rthy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
2 Timothy 4:22 RThe Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Timothy 4:1–5 — Preach with patience and vigilance
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul solemnly charges Timothy to proclaim the word, endure hardship, and fulfill ministry despite preferences for pleasing fables.
Key Truth: Teach faithfully with patience rather than chasing approval.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “I ____ thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who …” (2 Timothy 4:1)
Find it in 2 Timothy 4:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For the ____ will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but …” (2 Timothy 4:3)
Find it in 2 Timothy 4:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “But ____ thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of …” (2 Timothy 4:5)
Find it in 2 Timothy 4:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Timothy 4:6–8 — Paul's approaching departure
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul describes his life as an offering, recalls the good fight and kept faith, and awaits the Lord's righteous reward.
Key Truth: Finish entrusted service with faithful hope.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “For I am now ____ to be offered, and the time of my departure is …” (2 Timothy 4:6)
Find it in 2 Timothy 4:6 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “I have ____ a good fight, I have finished my course, I have …” (2 Timothy 4:7)
Find it in 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of ____ , which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me …” (2 Timothy 4:8)
Find it in 2 Timothy 4:8 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Timothy 4:9–22 — Requests, endurance, and greetings
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Personal requests and reports of abandonment mingle with gratitude for the Lord's strengthening, concern for coworkers, and final grace.
Key Truth: Offer practical help and remain faithful through disappointment.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Do thy ____ to come shortly unto me:” (2 Timothy 4:9)
Find it in 2 Timothy 4:9 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “At my ____ answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook …” (2 Timothy 4:16)
Find it in 2 Timothy 4:16 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy ____ . Grace be with you. Amen.” (2 Timothy 4:22)
Find it in 2 Timothy 4:22 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Acts 20:24 — Paul's resolve to finish his ministry offers a related account.
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Reflect and Apply
What practical help could strengthen someone serving faithfully under pressure?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes 2 Timothy 4:1–5 (Preach with patience and vigilance) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes 2 Timothy 4:6–8 (Paul's approaching departure) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes 2 Timothy 4:9–22 (Requests, endurance, and greetings) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What qualities should accompany Timothy's preaching and correction?
5. What purpose accompanies the Lord's standing with and strengthening Paul?
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