2 Timothy 4:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 4:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 4:2 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 4:2 — KJV
“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”
— 2 Timothy 4:2 (KJV)
2 Timothy 4:2 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 4:2
“Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. as...: or, in teaching”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:2: word, exhort, doctrine
“It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left. left: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:2: word, reprove
“And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:2: preach, word
“How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove?”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:2: word, reprove
“Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:2: word, reprove
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