![]() 4:6–8 Paul provides another example, heightening the seriousness of his charge with a reminder that his death is imminent. 5 returns to the charge in contrast to the evil of the current situation and in 2 Tim. 4:1–2 present the charge, followed by the reason why this is necessary (2 Tim. ![]() 4:1–8 then describes the specific “good work” of leadership that Timothy is now to show himself competent to do: 2 Tim. Chapter 3 ends with a reference to being competent and equipped, and 2 Tim. 3:15–17), Paul exhorts him to preach this word (2 Tim. Having just reminded Timothy of his early training in Scripture and of the power and divine origin of Scripture (2 Tim. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word be ready in season and out of season reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. ![]() All commentary notes adapted from the ESV Study Bible. This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series.
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