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2 Timothy 4:2 Paul's Final Instructions and Reflections

2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.

Cross References for 2 Timothy 4:2

Romans 10:15 - And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of ... Click to read the verse Romans 10:15 Click to read the verse Romans 10:15

1 Timothy 5:17 - The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially tho... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:17 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:17

Hebrews 3:13 - But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hard... Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:13

Revelation 3:19 - Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. Click to read the verse Revelation 3:19 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:19

Luke 14:23 - “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in... Click to read the verse Luke 14:23 Click to read the verse Luke 14:23

Proverbs 22:29 - Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obsc... Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:29 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:29

Ecclesiastes 11:6 - Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let not your hands be idle, for you do not know wh... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 11:6 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 11:6

2 Timothy 2:25 - Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance l... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:25 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:25

2 Chronicles 30:22 - Hezekiah spoke encouragingly to all the Levites, who showed good understanding of the service o... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 30:22 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 30:22

Leviticus 19:17 - “‘Do not hate your brother in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:17 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:17

Galatians 6:6 - Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor. Click to read the verse Galatians 6:6 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:6

Revelation 4:8 - Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even unde... Click to read the verse Revelation 4:8 Click to read the verse Revelation 4:8

Jonah 3:2 - “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.” Click to read the verse Jonah 3:2 Click to read the verse Jonah 3:2

Numbers 1:53 - The Levites, however, are to set up their tents around the tabernacle of the Testimony so that ... Click to read the verse Numbers 1:53 Click to read the verse Numbers 1:53

Acts 20:7 - Eutychus Raised From the Dead at Troas On the first day of the week we came together to break b... Click to read the verse Acts 20:7 Click to read the verse Acts 20:7

1 Timothy 4:16 - Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both ... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:16

Ezra 7:10 - For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teachin... Click to read the verse Ezra 7:10 Click to read the verse Ezra 7:10

Isaiah 61:1-3 - The Year of the Lord’s Favor The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has an... Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:1-3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:1-3

Acts 6:4 - and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.” Click to read the verse Acts 6:4 Click to read the verse Acts 6:4

Luke 12:42 - The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge o... Click to read the verse Luke 12:42 Click to read the verse Luke 12:42

Luke 9:60 - Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Click to read the verse Luke 9:60 Click to read the verse Luke 9:60

Ephesians 5:11 - Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:11

Titus 1:13 - This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith Click to read the verse Titus 1:13 Click to read the verse Titus 1:13

Titus 2:15 - These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not l... Click to read the verse Titus 2:15 Click to read the verse Titus 2:15

1 Timothy 5:20 - Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:20 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:20

Romans 12:7 - If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; Click to read the verse Romans 12:7 Click to read the verse Romans 12:7

1 Timothy 4:15-16 - Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progr... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:15-16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:15-16

1 Corinthians 13:4 - Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4

Luke 4:18-19 - “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. H... Click to read the verse Luke 4:18-19 Click to read the verse Luke 4:18-19

Acts 20:20 - You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have tau... Click to read the verse Acts 20:20 Click to read the verse Acts 20:20

1 Thessalonians 5:14 - And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be pati... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:14

2 Timothy 3:16 - All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:16 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:16

Jeremiah 25:3 - For twenty-three years—from the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah until this ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 25:3 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 25:3

Joshua 10:9 - After an all-night march from Gilgal, Joshua took them by surprise. Click to read the verse Joshua 10:9 Click to read the verse Joshua 10:9

Romans 12:12 - Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Click to read the verse Romans 12:12 Click to read the verse Romans 12:12

1 Corinthians 14:3 - But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:3

Acts 28:16 - When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him. Click to read the verse Acts 28:16 Click to read the verse Acts 28:16

Acts 13:5 - When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. John wa... Click to read the verse Acts 13:5 Click to read the verse Acts 13:5

Acts 16:13 - On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of... Click to read the verse Acts 16:13 Click to read the verse Acts 16:13

Psalms 40:9 - I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, as you know, O Lord. Click to read the verse Psalms 40:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 40:9

Hebrews 13:22 - Brothers, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written you only a short l... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:22 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:22

Acts 19:9 - But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Pa... Click to read the verse Acts 19:9 Click to read the verse Acts 19:9

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 - For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Proverbs 24:25 - But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them. Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:25 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:25

Acts 5:42 - Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and pr... Click to read the verse Acts 5:42 Click to read the verse Acts 5:42

Colossians 1:28-29 - We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present ever... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:28-29 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:28-29

1 Timothy 4:13 - Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:13 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:13

Luke 7:23 - Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me.” Click to read the verse Luke 7:23 Click to read the verse Luke 7:23

Luke 9:11 - but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the ... Click to read the verse Luke 9:11 Click to read the verse Luke 9:11

Acts 15:32 - Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. Click to read the verse Acts 15:32 Click to read the verse Acts 15:32

2 Timothy 2:21 - If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made ho... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:21 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:21

Luke 4:43 - But he said, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, becaus... Click to read the verse Luke 4:43 Click to read the verse Luke 4:43

Mark 2:2 - So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the wo... Click to read the verse Mark 2:2 Click to read the verse Mark 2:2

Acts 20:18-21 - When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from t... Click to read the verse Acts 20:18-21 Click to read the verse Acts 20:18-21

Luke 7:4 - When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, “This man deserves to have you do this, Click to read the verse Luke 7:4 Click to read the verse Luke 7:4

Acts 28:30-31 - For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see ... Click to read the verse Acts 28:30-31 Click to read the verse Acts 28:30-31

2 Corinthians 6:6 - in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:6

2 Timothy 1:6 - For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the lay... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:6 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:6

Acts 15:35 - But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, where they and many others taught and preached the w... Click to read the verse Acts 15:35 Click to read the verse Acts 15:35

Acts 14:26 - From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for... Click to read the verse Acts 14:26 Click to read the verse Acts 14:26

2 Timothy 3:10 - Paul’s Charge to Timothy You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:10 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:10

1 Thessalonians 5:20 - do not treat prophecies with contempt. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:20 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:20

Acts 14:7 - where they continued to preach the good news. Click to read the verse Acts 14:7 Click to read the verse Acts 14:7

Colossians 1:25 - I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in it... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:25 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:25

1 Corinthians 14:6 - Now, brothers, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I brin... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:6

Acts 16:31-33 - They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” Click to read the verse Acts 16:31-33 Click to read the verse Acts 16:31-33

1 Timothy 4:11 - Command and teach these things. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:11 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:11

John 4:6-10 - Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It w... Click to read the verse John 4:6-10 Click to read the verse John 4:6-10

John 4:32-34 - But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” Click to read the verse John 4:32-34 Click to read the verse John 4:32-34