1 I testify before God, and before Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead through his return and his kingdom:
2 that you should preach the word urgently, in season and out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke, with all patience and doctrine.
3 For there shall be a time when they will not endure sound doctrine, but instead, according to their own desires, they will gather to themselves teachers, with itching ears,
4 and certainly, they will turn their hearing away from the truth, and they will be turned toward fables.
5 But as for you, truly, be vigilant, laboring in all things. Do the work of an Evangelist, fulfilling your ministry. Show self-restraint.
6 For I am already being worn away, and the time of my dissolution presses close.
7 I have fought the good fight. I have completed the course. I have preserved the faith.
8 As for the remainder, a crown of justice has been reserved for me, one which the Lord, the just judge, will render to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to those who look forward to his return. Hurry to return to me soon.
9 For Demas has abandoned me, out of love for this age, and he has departed for Thessalonica.
10 Crescens has gone to Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia.
11 Luke alone is with me. Take Mark and bring him with you; for he is useful to me in the ministry.
12 But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.
13 When you return, bring with you the supplies that I left with Carpus at Troas, and the books, but especially the parchments.
14 Alexander the coppersmith has shown me much evil; the Lord will repay him according to his works.
15 And you should also avoid him; for he has strongly resisted our words.
16 At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them!
17 But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the preaching would be accomplished, and so that all the Gentiles would hear. And I was freed from the mouth of the lion.
18 The Lord has freed me from every evil work, and he will accomplish salvation by his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
19 Greet Prisca, and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
20 Erastus remained at Corinth. And Trophimus I left sick at Miletus.
21 Hurry to arrive before winter. Eubulus, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brothers greet you.
22 May the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. May grace be with you. Amen.
Versículos relacionados com 2 Timothy, 4:
Chapter 4 of 2 Timothy deals with Timothy's responsibility to preach God's Word and maintain faith despite adversity. Paul advises Timothy to persevere in his mission and faithfully fulfill his ministry. In addition, Paul refers to his own life and ministry, recognizing that the end of his earthly life is close. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in 2 Timothy 4:
Proverbs 4:23: "About all that should be kept, keep your heart, for the exits of life proceed." This verse emphasizes the importance of keeping the heart and mind focused on God and His Word, something that is fundamental for Timothy to faithfully fulfill his mission.
1 Corinthians 15:58: "Therefore, my beloved brothers, firm and constant thirst, always abundant in the work of the Lord, knowing that your work is not go to the Lord." This verse encourages Timothy to remain firm in his work and to persevere, even in the midst of adversity.
Hebrews 12:1: "Therefore, so do we, for we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us all embarrass, and the sin that so closely surrounds us, and we patiently run the career that is proposed to us." This verse encourages Timothy to maintain faith and persevere, reminding him that he is not alone on his journey.
Philippians 3:14: "I proceed to the target for the prize of God's sovereign vocation in Christ Jesus." This verse encourages Timothy to focus on his mission and move on without giving up.
James 1:12: "Blessed is the man who supports temptation; for when proven, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him." This verse encourages Timothy to resist temptation and persevere, reminding him that there is a reward for those who remain faithful to God.
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