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2 Timothychapter 4

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A.Preach the Word: Itching Ears Are Comingvv. 1-5

1 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. 3 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. 4 So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 5 But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

B.I Have Fought the Good Fight: The Crown Awaitsvv. 6-8

6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

C.Demas Left, Luke Stayed: Bring the Cloak and the Parchmentsvv. 9-18

9 Make every effort to come to me quickly, 10 because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry. 12 Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus. 13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments. 14 Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds. 15 You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message. 16 At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them. 17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. 18 And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

D.Last Greetings From a Cold Roman Cellvv. 19-22

19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus. 20 Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus. 21 Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers. 22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.

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Chapter summary

I charge thee before God.

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I charge thee before God. Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and doctrine. The time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but shall heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears. I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness. Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me. Bring the cloke, and the books, especially the parchments. Wesley reads this as the apostle's last will and testament.

Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.

Context

Epistle · Paul — 2 Timothy overview

  • A. 1–5 Preach the Word: Itching Ears Are Coming
  • B. 6–8 I Have Fought the Good Fight: The Crown Awaits
  • C. 9–18 Demas Left, Luke Stayed: Bring the Cloak and the Parchments
  • D. 19–22 Last Greetings From a Cold Roman Cell
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    • 2 Timothy 1:8So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.
    • 2 Timothy 1:15You know that everyone in the Province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.
    • 2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
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    • 1 Timothy 4:1Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
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    • Acts 7:57At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him.
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    • Acts 12:12And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.
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