2 Timothy 4:1
I solemnly testify therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is going to judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom,
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Psalms 50:6And the heavens shall declare his righteousness, for God is judge himself. Selah.
Psalms 98:9before LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
Matthew 25:31But when the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the holy agents with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory.
Luke 19:15And it came to pass for him to return, having taken the kingdom. And he said for these bondmen to be called to him, to whom he gave the silver, so that he might know what any man gained by trading.
John 5:22For neither does the Father judge any man, but he has given all judgment to the Son,
Acts 17:31Because he appointed a day during which he is going to judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he appointed, having provided assurance to all men because he raised him from the dead.
Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 4:1
In this chapter, I. Paul with great solemnity and earnestness presses Timothy to the diligent and conscientious discharge of his work and office as an evangelist; and the charge given to him all gospel ministers are to take to themselves, ver. 1-5 . II. The reason of his concern in this case, Why must Timothy now be instant in season, &c., in a particular manner? Because the church was likely to be deprived of the apostle's labours, for his departure was at hand, ver. 6-8 . III. Divers particular matters, with a… Read the whole commentary →