2 Timothy 4:6

As for me, my life blood is already being poured out; the time of my departure is close at hand.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

In Context

5But you, Timothy, must always be temperate. Face hardships; do the work of a Missionary; discharge all the duties of your Office.

7I have run the great Race; I have finished the Course; I have kept the Faith.

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Cross References

Philippians 1:23My own desire is to depart and be with Christ, for this would be far better.

2 Peter 1:14for I know that the time for this ‘tent’ of mine to be put away is soon coming, as our Lord Jesus Christ himself assured me.

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 4:2-9

Ministerial Duties; The Apostle's Joyful Expectation. ( a. d. 66.) 1 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; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from… Read the whole commentary →

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