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2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the Word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.
Preach the Word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.
Verse 2 Timothy 4:2. _PREACH THE WORD_] Κηρυξον τον λογον· _Proclaim the_ _doctrine_, the doctrine of Christ crucified, for the sins of the whole world; the doctrine, that the Gentiles are invited to...
PREACH THE WORD - The Word of God; the gospel. This was to be the main business of the life of Timothy, and Paul solemnly charges him in view of the certain coming of the Redeemer to judgment, to be f...
IV. THE LAST WORDS OF THE APOSTLE CHAPTER 4 _ 1. The last charge (2 Timothy 4:1)_ 2. His last testimony (2 Timothy 4:6) 3. The last personal messages (2 Timothy 4:9)...
(_c_) 2 TIMOTHY 4:1. TIMOTHY'S DUTY IN THE CRISIS. Threatened with such opposition (2 Timothy 3:1) and strengthened by such safeguards (2 Timothy 3:10), Timothy must persistently teach the _positive t...
I charge you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead--I charge you by his appearing and by his Kingdom--herald forth the word; be urgent in season and out of season;...
PAUL'S GROUNDS OF APPEAL (2 Timothy 4:1-5)...
PREACH. App-121. WORD. App-121. IN SEASON. Greek. _eukairos._ Only here and Mark 14:11. OUT OF SEASON. Greek. _akairos._ Only here. reprove. Greek. _elencho._ See John 8:9. Tim. 2Ti 5:20. REBUKE. G...
_preach the word_ The _unconnected_aorist is emphatic; so is the _aorist_, to indicate the -verb thought" standing out with prominence; -I adjure thee, remember preaching, persisting, reproving, rebuk...
The last appeal. The same warning. The old example The three main thoughts (see 2 Timothy 3:1) recur, but with added intensity, in this last brief _appeal_, and _warning_, and _example_. Similarly in...
ἘΠΙΤΊΜΗΣΟΝ, ΠΑΡΑΚΆΛΕΣΟΝ. This, the rec. order, is adopted by WH and Lachmann with אcACD2EKLP. The order παρακάλεσον, ἐπιτίμησον is followed by Tischendorf in agreement with א*G, the Bohairic and the L...
CHARGE III. BE DILIGENT IN THE DUTIES OF YOUR OFFICE...
ΚΉΡΥΞΟΝ _aor. imper. act. от_ ΚΗΡΎΣΣΩ (G2784) провозглашать, проповедовать (_см._ 1 Timothy 2:7). Не "начинай проповедовать" а "пусть проповедь будет твоим главным занятием" (GGBB, 721). ΈΠΊΣΤΉΘΙ _ao...
DISCOURSE: 2258 CHARGE TO MINISTERS AND PEOPLE 2 Timothy 4:1. _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;...
IN SEASON, OUT OF SEASON;— That is, _"_in the stated season of religious assemblies; and out of that season, whenever occasional Providences may give thee an opportunity: yea, carry it into thy privat...
PREACH THE WORD 2 Timothy 4:1-5 _TEXT 4:1-5_ 1 I charge thee in the sight of God, and of Christ Jesus, who shall judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: 2 preach the Word...
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. PREACH, [ Keeruxon (G2784)] - 'Herald.' After "Scripture" (2 Timothy 3:16) comes '...
12 This is a crucial test of our true state. Are we suffering persecution? If not, are we in earnest in our will to live devoutly in Christ Jesus? All who tread this path will be persecuted. Paul hims...
4:2 convict, (d-12) Or 'reprove.' See 1 Timothy 5:20 ....
IN SEASON, OUT OF SEASON] This has been well rendered, 'Take opportunity, or make it.' WITH ALL LONGSUFFERING AND DOCTRINE] i.e. ever patient and ready to teach. 3. False views of Christian truth woul...
ST. PAUL'S LAST MESSAGES AND COUNSELS 1-8. The Apostle, knowing that his days are fast drawing to a close, exhorts Timothy to increased diligence and earnestness in his teaching, in view of the immin...
HOW WE SHOULD ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER TO DO GOD’S WORK 2 TIMOTHY _IAN MACKERVOY_ CHAPTER 4 *PREACH THE *GOSPEL AND TEACH THE TRUTH (4:1-5) V1 This command I give to you with God and the *Lord Jesus...
PREACH THE WORD. — The language of the original here is abrupt and emphatic, written evidently under strong emotion and with intense earnestness. St. Paul charged his friend and successor with awful s...
κήρυξον : In 1 Timothy 5:21 διαμαρτ. is followed by ἵνα with the subj.; in 2 Timothy 2:14 by the inf. Here the adjuration is more impassioned; hence the abruptness; this is heightened also by the aori...
I solemnly charge you, in view of the coming judgment, to be zealous in the exercise of your ministry while the opportunity lasts, while people are willing to listen to your admonitions. Soon the craz...
THE VICTOR'S FINAL CHARGE 2 Timothy 4:1 To the end Paul held to the appearing of Jesus, though he might not live to see it; and it was to precede and usher in the coming of the Kingdom. The world of...
As the result of these charges, the apostle shows what Timothy's attitude must be toward those over whom he has oversight. There are four things which he must do. "Preach the Word," "reprove," "rebuke...
A CHARGE TO TIMOTHY According to Thomas, the word charge means, "to testify earnestly, warn, adjure." The serious nature of this charge can be seen in Paul's calling upon the Father and Son as witness...
_In season, [2] out of season; i.e. whether the hearers are willing to hearken to thee or not. Or, as others understand it, whether it be convenient or inconvenient for the to signify that the ministe...
(1) В¶ 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;...
Turning to the SECOND EPISTLE, we find that, although there is the same grand truth of the Saviour God maintained, the state of things had become sensibly worse, and the hour for the apostle's departu...
_PREACH THE WORD!_ ‘I charge thee … before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, Who shall judge the quick and the dead … preach the Word.’ 2 Timothy 4:1 You remember the context. St. Paul is near his la...
2_Be instant in season, out of season _By these words he recommends not only constancy, but likewise earnestness, so as to overcome all hindrances and difficulties; for, being, by nature, exceedingly...
Does this perfect and supreme authority of the scriptures set aside ministry ? By no means; it is the foundation of the ministry of the word. One is a minister of the word; one proclaims the word rest...
PREACH THE WORD,.... Either Christ the essential Word, who is the sum and substance of the Gospel ministry; or the word of truth and faith, the Gospel of salvation, the word of righteousness, peace, a...
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. Ver. 2. _Be instant_] Gr. επιστηθι, stand over it, stand close to it. Chrysostom, at...
Having, in the preceding chapter, explained to Timothy the duties of his office, as an evangelist, the apostle now proceeds solemnly to charge him, in the presence of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,...
IN SEASON; at regular times of public worship. OUT OF SEASON; at occasional seasons, when it can be done to advantage....
The apostle writes this last chapter with a deepening sense in his soul of the nearness of his martyrdom; and it is most precious to observe how the solemnity of his charge to Timothy is mingled with...
1-5 People will turn away from the truth, they will grow weary of the plain gospel of Christ, they will be greedy of fables, and take pleasure in them. People do so when they will not endure that prea...
OLBGrk; PREACH; proclaim like a herald, cry like a common crier in the hearing of a multitude. Thus God to Isaiah, ISAIAH 58:1: _Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet. The word; the w...
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach G2784 (G5657) word G3056 ready G2186 (G5628) season G2122 season G171 Convince G1651 ...
2 Timothy 4:2. PREACH THE WORD. Better, ‘ _proclaim_,' do a herald's work. The entreaty or command connects itself with what had just been said as to the right use of Scripture. Not that ‘the word of...
PREACH THE WORD (κηρυξον τον λογον). First aorist active imperative of κηρυσσω. For "the word" used absolutely, see 1 Thessalonians 1:6; Galatians 6:6.BE INSTANT IN SEASON, OUT OF SEASON (επιστηθ...
2 Timothy 3:1. This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful,...
2 Timothy 4:1. _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; preach the word;_ We are not to use such strong...
CONTENTS: Christ's faithful servant and the faithfulness of Christ to His own. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Paul, Demas, Timothy, Luke, Mark, Tychicus, Carpus, Alexander, Prisca, Aquila, Onesiphorus, Era...
2 Timothy 4:1. _I charge thee therefore before God preach the word._ Paul speaks here as a dying man, soon to appear before the throne of God and the Lamb. Soldiers must not sleep in war without a wat...
TO PREACH THE MESSAGE. Timothy is to "shout it from the housetops!" TO INSIST. "Not take NO for an answer!" WHETHER THE TIME. "Time is so short that you must use each opportunity as it comes along, an...
2 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 2 TIMOTHY 4:2 PREACH THE WORD refers back to “Scripture” (2 Timothy 3:16). The gospel is proclaimed by explaining the Scriptures....
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ 2 Timothy 4:1. I CHARGE THEE BEFORE GOD.—As in 2 Timothy 2:14. The word of itself does not mean to swear, but only as connected with “in the presence of God.” 2 Timot...
EXPOSITION 2 TIMOTHY 4:1 _In the sight of God, and of Christ Jesus _for _therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, _A.V. and T.R.; _and by _for _at, _A.V. and T.R. I CHARGE THEE (διαμαρτύρομαι...
Ver. 2. Here follow, in a series of imperative sentences, the several things which Timothy was taken bound to do; the imperatives all in the aorist, as noted by Ellicott, indicating rapidity of action...
Paul said to Timothy, I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 4:1), Hey, that's heavy duty, man, when you charge a person before God and before the Lord Jesus Christ. Laying a...
1 Thessalonians 2:11; 1 Thessalonians 2:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:20;...
Be instant [ε π ι σ τ η θ ι]. Better, be ready. Once in Paul, 1 Thessalonians 5:3. Frequent in Luke and Acts. Lit. stand by, be at hand, be present. To come suddenly upon, Luke 2:38. Hence, be ready....
OUR GUIDE AMONG THE WRECKAGE 2 Timothy 1:3; 2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Timothy 3:14; 2 Timothy 4:1;...
LIFE'S BACKWARD AND FORWARD LOOK 2 Timothy 4:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. There is a time when we should not look backward. (1) We should not look back with a heart of longing after the fleshpots of Egy...
Be instant — Insist on, urge these things in season, out of season — That is, continually, at all times and places. It might be translated, with and without opportunity — Not only when a fair occasion...