2 Timothy 4:2

Translations

Modern

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

Traditional

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

Literal

Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; convict, rebuke, exhort, in all patience and teaching.

Latin

…prædica verbum, insta opportune, importune: argue, obsecra, increpa in omni patientia, et doctrina.

Original

Greek

English

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

Notes

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 Following Jesus Passing On Authority and Responsibility to a New Leader The Day Is Coming

Related verses

1 Timothy 4:15–16
Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
Revelation 3:19
Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
1 Timothy 4:13
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.
Titus 2:15
Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
2 Timothy 2:21
So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
Titus 1:13
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith
Galatians 6:6
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
Colossians 1:28–29
We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
1 Timothy 5:20
But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.
Luke 4:18–19
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,

Glossary

Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Timothy, Second Letter to

Topics

Acceptance Calling Someone a Fool Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Conformity Confronting Others Confronting Sin Debating Diligence: Preserving |The Faith| Through Teaching Diligence: Required by God in Teaching Religion Discipline of the Church: Consists in Rebuking offenders Exhortation Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Longsuffering: General Scriptures Concerning Ministers: should Preach with Constancy Negative Words Outreach Rebuking Reproof: General Scriptures Concerning Reproof: Ministers should Give with Longsuffering Sound Doctrine Spreading the Word Teacher Appreciation Times and Seasons Tolerance

2 Timothy 4:2

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