2 Timothy 4:5

Translations

Modern

But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Traditional

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

Literal

But you, be sober in all things, suffer hardships, do the work of an evangelist, fully carry out your ministry.

Latin

Tu vero vigila, in omnibus labora, opus fac evangelistæ, ministerium tuum imple. Sobrius esto.

Original

Greek

English

But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Notes

2 Timothy 4:5

This final statement summarizes the earlier points (1:6–14; 2:1–15, 24–26; 3:12).

2 Timothy 4:5–8

Paul gives some final leadership instructions and a testament to Timothy (compare Deuteronomy 31:7–8; 34:9; 2 Kings 2:1–18).

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 Endurance Passing On Authority and Responsibility to a New Leader Pure Worship The Day Is Coming

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1 Peter 1:13
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1 Thessalonians 5:6
So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
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Mark 13:37
And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!”
2 Timothy 2:10
For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Glossary

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

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