2 Timothy 4:2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

² proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage with the utmost patience in teaching.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² Herald and preach the Word! Keep your sense of urgency [stand by, be at hand and ready], whether the opportunity seems to be favorable or unfavorable. [Whether it is convenient or inconvenient, whether it is welcome or unwelcome, you as preacher of the Word are to show people in what way their lives are wrong.] And convince them, rebuking and correcting, warning and urging and encouraging them, being unflagging and inexhaustible in patience and teaching.

American Standard Version (1901)

² preach the word; be urgent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.

Common English Bible

² Preach the word. Be ready to do it whether it is convenient or inconvenient. Correct, confront, and encourage with patience and instruction.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² that you should preach the word urgently, in season and out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke, with all patience and doctrine.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

² Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and doctrine.

2 Timothy 4:2 Cross References

Psalm 40:9

I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; see, I have not restrained my lips, as you know, O Lord.

Jonah 3:2

“Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.”

Luke 7:23

And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”

Luke 7:4

When they came to Jesus, they appealed to him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy to have you do this for him,

Luke 9:60

And Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”

Acts 13:5

When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And they had John also to assist them.

Acts 16:13

On the Sabbath day we went outside the gate by the river, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we sat down and spoke to the women who had gathered there.

Acts 20:7

On the first day of the week, when we met to break bread, Paul was holding a discussion with them; since he intended to leave the next day, he continued speaking until midnight.

Acts 28:16

When we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him.

Romans 10:15

And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

Romans 12:12

Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.

Galatians 6:6

Those who are taught the word must share in all good things with their teacher.

Colossians 1:25

I became its minister according to God’s commission that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known,

Colossians 4:3

At the same time, pray for us as well, that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison,

1 Thessalonians 1:6

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy from the Holy Spirit,

1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we urge you, brothers and sisters, to admonish the idlers, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them.

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not despise prophecies,

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I arrive, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhorting, to teaching.

1 Timothy 5:20

As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest also may stand in fear.

2 Timothy 2:21

All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned will become special utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house, ready for every good work.

2 Timothy 2:25

correcting opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant that they will repent and come to know the truth

2 Timothy 3:10

Now you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness,

Titus 1:13

That testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply, so that they may become sound in the faith,

Titus 2:15

Declare these things; exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one look down on you.

Hebrews 13:22

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

Revelation 3:19

I reprove and discipline those whom I love. Be earnest, therefore, and repent.