2 Timothy 4:1

Translations

Modern

I charge you 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:

Traditional

I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

Literal

I earnestly testify before God and Christ Jesus, the One being about to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom:

Latin

Testificor coram Deo, et Jesu Christo, qui judicaturus est vivos et mortuos, per adventum ipsius, et regnum ejus:

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English

I charge you 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:

Notes

2 Timothy 4:1

judge the living and the dead: See Matthew 25:31–46; Acts 10:42; Romans 14:7–12; Revelation 20:11–15.
His appearing: See study note on 1 Timothy 6:14; see also 2 Timothy 1:10; 4:8; Titus 2:11–13; 3:4.

2 Timothy 4:1–8

Timothy's ministry truly existed in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus. Paul commanded him to work, expecting the return of Jesus to judge and establish his kingdom (see 1 Timothy 5:21; 6:13–14).

Christ’s appearing will bring:

spiritual cleaning (2 Timothy 2:19),
accountability (3:8–9),
salvation,
declaration of righteousness, and
reward (4:8, 18).

2 Timothy 3:1–4:8

Timothy must remain focused during the difficult times ahead.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Timothy God’s Grief over Apostasy Passing On Authority and Responsibility to a New Leader The Coming of God’s Kingdom The Day Is Coming

Related verses

Acts 10:42
And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.
2 Timothy 4:8
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
1 Timothy 5:21
I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.
Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.
2 Timothy 2:14
Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
1 Peter 5:4
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
2 Thessalonians 1:7–10
…and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels
Titus 2:13
…as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 6:13–14
I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:
Revelation 20:11–15
Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.
John 5:22–27
Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son,
Romans 2:16
…on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Place of the Dead Second Coming of Christ Timothy, Second Letter to

Topics

Acceptance Christ is God: As God, the Judge Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Jesus, the Christ: Divinity of God the Judge Jesus, the Christ: Judge Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Judgment: The General The Devil: The Apostasy is of The Judgment: Shall be Held Upon: Quick and Dead The Judgment: Shall Take Place at the Coming of Christ The Second Coming of Christ: The Purposes of, are to Judge Tolerance

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