1 I charge thee, before God and Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead, by his coming, and his kingdom:
2 Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and doctrine.
3 For there shall be a time, when they will not endure sound doctrine; but, according to their own desires, they will heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears:
4 And will indeed turn away their hearing from the truth, but will be turned unto fables.
5 But be thou vigilant, labour in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry. Be sober.
6 For I am even now ready to be sacrificed: and the time of my dissolution is at hand.
7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
8 As to the rest, there is laid up for me a crown of justice, which the Lord the just judge will render to me in that day: and not only to me, but to them also that love his coming. Make haste to come to me quickly.
9 For Demas hath left me, loving this world, and is gone to Thessalonica:
10 Crescens into Galatia, Titus into Dalmatia.
11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.
12 But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.
13 The cloak that I left at Troas, with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, especially the parchments.
14 Alexander the coppersmith hath done me much evil: the Lord will reward him according to his works:
15 Whom do thou also avoid, for he hath greatly withstood our words.
16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their charge.
17 But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that by me the preaching may be accomplished, and that all the Gentiles may hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
18 The Lord hath delivered me from every evil work: and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
19 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
20 Erastus remained at Corinth. And Trophimus I left sick at Miletus.
21 Make haste to come before winter Eubulus and Pudens, and Linus and Claudia, and all the brethren, salute thee.
22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. 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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