2 Timothy 4:1-2

Charge to Timothy Repeated

4:1 I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: 4:2 Preach the message, ¹  be ready ²  whether it is convenient or not, ³  reprove, rebuke, exhort ⁴  with complete patience and instruction.

[4:2]  ¹ tn Or “the word.”

[4:2]  ² tn Or “be persistent.”

[4:2]  ³ tn Grk “in season, out of season.”

[4:2]  ⁴ tn Or “encourage.”