2 Timothy 4:2

New International Reader's Version

Preach the word. Be ready to serve God in good times and bad. Correct people’s mistakes. Warn them. Encourage them with words of hope. Be very patient as you do these things. Teach them carefully.

Cross References

Psalm 40:9

I have told the whole community of those who worship you. I have told them what you have done to save me. Lord, you know that I haven’t kept quiet.

Jonah 3:2

“Go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce to its people the message I give you.”

Luke 7:23

Blessed is anyone who does not give up their faith because of me.”

Luke 7:4

They came to Jesus and begged him, “This man deserves to have you do this.

Luke 9:60

Jesus said to him, “Let dead people bury their own dead. You go and tell others about God’s kingdom.”

Acts 13:5

They arrived at Salamis. There they preached God’s word in the Jewish synagogues. John was with them as their helper.

Acts 16:13

On the Sabbath day we went outside the city gate. We walked down to the river. There we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered together.

Acts 20:7

On the first day of the week we met to break bread and eat together. Paul spoke to the people. He kept on talking until midnight because he planned to leave the next day.

Acts 28:16

When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself. But a soldier guarded him.

Romans 10:15

And how can anyone preach without being sent? It is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (Isaiah 52:7)

Romans 12:12

When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient. When you pray, be faithful.

Galatians 6:6

But those who are taught the word should share all good things with their teacher.

Colossians 1:25

I serve the church. God appointed me to bring the complete word of God to you.

Colossians 4:3

Pray for us too. Pray that God will give us an opportunity to preach our message. Then we can preach the mystery of Christ. Because I preached it, I am being held by chains.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

We and the Lord were your examples. You followed us. You welcomed our message even when you were suffering terribly. You welcomed it with the joy the Holy Spirit gives.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Brothers and sisters, we are asking you to warn certain people. These people don’t want to work. Instead, they make trouble. We are also asking you to encourage those who have lost hope. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Don’t treat prophecies as if they weren’t important.

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I come, spend your time reading Scripture out loud to one another. Spend your time preaching and teaching.

1 Timothy 5:20

But those elders who are sinning should be corrected in front of everyone. This will be a warning to the others.

2 Timothy 2:21

Suppose someone stays away from what is common. Then the Master will be able to use them for special purposes. They will be made holy. They will be ready to do any good work.

2 Timothy 2:25

They must gently teach those who are against them. Maybe God will give a change of heart to those who are against you. That will lead them to know the truth.

2 Timothy 3:10

But you know all about my teaching. You know how I live and what I live for. You know about my faith and love. You know how patient I am. You know I haven’t given up.

Titus 1:13

This saying is true. So give a strong warning to people who refuse to obey God. Then they will understand the faith correctly.

Titus 2:15

These are the things you should teach. Encourage people and give them hope. Correct them with full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.

Hebrews 13:22

Brothers and sisters, I beg you to accept my word. It tells you to be faithful. Accept my word because I have written to you only a short letter.

Revelation 3:19

‘I warn and correct those I love. So be sincere, and turn away from your sins.