13 nwaiting for our blessed ohope, the pappearing of the glory of our great qGod and Savior Jesus Christ, Therefore drebuke them esharply, that they fmay be sound in the faith, 6 Likewise, urge xthe younger men to be self-controlled. 3 But understand this, that yin the last days there will come times of difficulty. Copy. 12 cOne of the Cretans,9 a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.”10 6 qif anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife,4 and his children are believers5 and not open to the charge of rdebauchery or insubordination. 9 dBondservants2 are to be submissive to their own masters ein everything; they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, 1 Paul, a servant1 of God and aan apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and btheir knowledge of the truth, cwhich accords with godliness, 3 mFor the time is coming when people will not endure nsound1 teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 15 Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. 11 They must be silenced, since athey are upsetting whole families by teaching bfor shameful gain what they ought not to teach. They are upsetting the faith of some. Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers.3, 22 The Lord be ywith your spirit. Comp. 7 Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 3 bShare in suffering as ca good soldier of Christ Jesus. Proud member
2 Timothy 4 English Standard Version (ESV) Preach the Word. But mthe word of God is not bound! But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. Romans 15:19; Acts 23:11; Acts 28:31; Philippians 1:12-14. 16 At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. Better, the message (par excellence), the gospel message. Out of the mouth of the lion (ἐκ στόματος λέοντος), Figurative expression for danger of death. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. 17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. All my familiars watched for my halting... Matthew 10:19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what you shall speak... Acts 18:9,10 Then spoke the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not your peace... Acts 23:11 And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as you have testified of me in Jerusalem... Acts 27:23,24 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve... Isaiah 41:10,14 Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you... 2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness... Luke 21:15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. 11 The saying is qtrustworthy, for: rIf we have died with him, we will also slive with him; 12 tif we endure, we will also reign with him; 13 vif we are faithless, whe remains faithful—, 14 Remind them of these things, and ycharge them before God2 znot to quarrel about words, awhich does no good, but only ruins the hearers. Proverbs 28:15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. 3 cheartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, dnot loving good, 2 Timothy 4:17 English Standard Version << 2 Timothy 3 | 2 Timothy 4 | Titus 1 >> 17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. Comp. 2 Timothy 4:17-18 ESV. 5 As for you, qalways be sober-minded, rendure suffering, do the work of san evangelist, tfulfill your ministry.