1 In the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by the hope I have of his coming and his kingdom, I urge you
2 to preach the Word, in season and out of season, reproving, rebuking or advising, always with patience and providing instruction.
3 For the time is coming when people will no longer endure sound doctrine but will be so eager to hear what is new, that they will never have enough teachers after their own liking.
4 And they will abandon the truth to hear fables.
5 So be prudent, do not mind your labor, give yourself to your work as an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
6 As for me the time of sacrifice has arrived, and the moment of my departure has come.
7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
8 Now there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness with which the Lord, the just judge, will reward me on that day; and not only me, but all those who have longed for his glorious coming.
9 Do your best to come to me quickly.
10 You must know that Demas has deserted me for the love of this world: he returned to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia and Titus to Dalmatia.
11 Only Luke remains with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is a useful helper in my work.
12 I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
13 Bring with you the cloak I left at Troas, in Carpos' house and also the scrolls, especially the parchments.
14 Alexander the metalworker has caused me great harm. The Lord will repay him for what he has done.
15 Distrust him for he has been very much opposed to our preaching.
16 At my first hearing in court no one supported me; all deserted me. May the Lord not hold it against them.
17 But the Lord was at my side, giving me strength to proclaim the Word fully, and let all the pagans hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth.
18 The Lord will save me from all evil, bringing me to his heavenly kingdom. Glory to him for ever and ever. Amen!
19 Greetings to Prisca and Aquila and to the family of Onesiphorus.
20 Erastus remained in Corinth. I left Trophimus sick in Miletus.
21 Try to come here before the winter. Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers and sisters send you greetings.
22 The Lord be with your spirit. May grace be with you all.
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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