2 Timothy 4:1

I adjure you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is about to judge the living and the dead - by his appearing and his kingdom, I adjure you -;11 Luke only is with me. Pick up Mark, and bring him with you, for he is useful to me in my ministry.

Montgomery New Testament

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

2proclaim the message, be urgent in season and out of season; convince, rebuke, encourage, with never-failing patience and teaching.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:31"But when the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then will he take his seat on the throne of his glory;

Luke 19:15"And upon his return after he had secured the royal power, he ordered the slaves to whom he had given the money to be called in, so that he might know what they had gained by trading.

John 5:22"The Father indeed does not judge any one, but has given all judgment to the Son,

Acts 17:31inasmuch as he has fixed a day in which he will judge the world justly, by the Man whom he has ordained, and he has given proof of all this 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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