2 Timothy 4:1

I CHARGE thee before God, and Christ Jesus who will judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom,

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

In Context

2preach the word; apply thyself in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:31And when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then will he sit on his throne of glory.

Luke 19:15And it came to pass, when he had returned, having received the kingdom, that he commanded these servants to be called to him, to whom he gave the money, that he might know what each gained by trading.

John 5:22For neither does the Father judge any one; but all judgment he has given to the Son;

Acts 17:31Because he fixed a day, in which he will judge the world in righteousness, by the man whom he appointed, having given assurance to all by raising 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 →

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