Outline
Introduction (1:1-4)Paul's Concern for Timothy (1:5-14)Paul's Situation (1:15-18)Special Instructions to Timothy (ch. 2)Warning about the Last Days (ch. 3)- Paul's Departing Remarks (4:1-8)
- Final Requests, Greetings and Benediction (4:9-22)
2 Timothy 4 NLT
1 I solemnly urge you in the presence
of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when he
comes to set up his Kingdom:
2 Preach the word of God. Be prepared,
whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage
your people with good teaching.
3 For a time is coming when people will
no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own
desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching
ears want to hear.
4 They will reject the truth and chase
after myths.
5 But you should keep a clear mind in
every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling
others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.
6 As for me, my life has already been
poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near.
7 I have fought the good fight, I have
finished the race, and I have remained faithful.
8 And now the prize awaits me—the crown
of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day
of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look
forward to his appearing.
9 Timothy, please come as soon as you
can.
10 Demas has deserted me because he
loves the things of this life and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone
to Galatia, and Titus has gone to Dalmatia.
11 Only Luke is with me. Bring Mark with
you when you come, for he will be helpful to me in my ministry.
12 I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
13 When you come, be sure to bring the
coat I left with Carpus at Troas. Also bring my books, and especially my
papers.
14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much
harm, but the Lord will judge him for what he has done.
15 Be careful of him, for he fought
against everything we said.
16 The first time I was brought before
the judge, no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted
against them.
17 But the Lord stood with me and gave
me strength so that I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the
Gentiles to hear. And he rescued me from certain death.
18 Yes, and the Lord will deliver me
from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All
glory to God forever and ever! Amen.
19 Give my greetings to Priscilla and
Aquila and those living in the household of Onesiphorus.
20Erastus stayed at Corinth, and I left
Trophimus sick at Miletus.
21 Do your best to get here before
winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all
the brothers and sisters.
22 May the Lord be
with your spirit. And may his grace be with all of you.
