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2 Timothy 4:1-8 Paul's Final Instructions and Reflections

1 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, I give you this charge:

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

3 For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.

4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.

6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure.

7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

8 Now there is in store 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 also to all who have longed for his appearing.

Cross References for 2 Timothy 4:1-8

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Luke 23:42 - Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Click to read the verse Luke 23:42 Click to read the verse Luke 23:42

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2 Timothy 4:8 - Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, w... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:8 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:8

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Psalms 50:6 - And the heavens proclaim his righteousness, for God himself is judge. Selah Click to read the verse Psalms 50:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 50:6

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Hebrews 9:27-28 - Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:27-28 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:27-28

Romans 14:9-11 - For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the... Click to read the verse Romans 14:9-11 Click to read the verse Romans 14:9-11

1 Timothy 5:7 - Give the people these instructions, too, so that no one may be open to blame. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:7 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:7

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