2 Timothy 4:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 4:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 4:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 4:1 — KJV
“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 Timothy 4:1 (KJV)
2 Timothy 4:1 in Context — About the Book of 2 Timothy
2 Timothy is Paul's last letter, written on death row — a father's final charge to his son in the faith. Fan your gift into flame; God gave a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear. All Scripture is God-breathed. I have fought the good fight; I have kept the faith.
Cross-References for 2 Timothy 4:1
“I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. preferring...: or, prejudice”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:1: charge, before, god
“I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; confession: or, profession”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:1: charge, before, god
“Understand therefore this day, that the LORD thy God is he which goeth over before thee; as a consuming fire he shall destroy them, and he shall bring them down before thy face: so shalt thou drive them out, and destroy them quickly, as the LORD hath said unto thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:1: therefore, before, god
“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:1: therefore, god, lord
“Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:1: before, god, jesus
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