I told the good news of victory {\cf2\super [252]} \par to the people in the great assembly.\par And Lord, you know that\par I will never stop telling that good news!\par
2 Timothy 4:2 - Easy To Read Version Tell people God’s message. {\cf2\super [20]} Be ready at all times. Tell people the things they need to do, tell them when they are wrong, and encourage them. Do these things with great patience and careful teaching. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) preach the word; be urgent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. Common English Bible 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 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 Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and doctrine. |
I told the good news of victory {\cf2\super [252]} \par to the people in the great assembly.\par And Lord, you know that\par I will never stop telling that good news!\par
“Go to that big city Nineveh, and preach the things that I tell you.”
What great blessings there are for the person that can accept {\cf2\super [131]} me!”
The men went to Jesus. They begged Jesus \{to help the officer\}. They said, “This officer is worthy to have your help.
But Jesus said to him, “Let the people that are dead bury their own dead! You must go and tell about the kingdom of God.”
When Barnabas and Saul came to the city of Salamis, they told the message {\cf2\super [250]} of God in the Jewish synagogues. {\cf2\super [251]} (John \{Mark\} was with them to help.)
On the Sabbath day {\cf2\super [336]} we went out the city gate to the river. At the river we thought we might find a special place for prayer. Some women had gathered there. So we sat down and talked with them.
On Sunday, {\cf2\super [397]} we all met together to eat \{the Lord’s Supper\}. {\cf2\super [398]} Paul talked to the group. He was planning to leave the next day. Paul continued talking until midnight.
Then we went to Rome. In Rome Paul was allowed to live alone. But a soldier stayed with Paul to guard him.
And before a person can go and tell them, that person must be sent. Like the Scriptures {\cf2\super [107]} say, “Beautiful are the feet of those people that come to tell good news.” {\cf2\super [108]}
Be happy because you have hope. Be patient when you have troubles. Pray all the time.
The person who is learning the teaching of God should share all the good things he has with the person who is teaching him.
Also pray for us. Pray that God will give us an opportunity to tell people his message. {\cf2\super [20]} I am in prison for doing this. But pray that we can continue to tell people the secret truth that God has made known about Christ.
And you became like us and like the Lord. You suffered much, but still you accepted the teaching with joy. The Holy Spirit gave you that joy.
We ask you, brothers and sisters, to warn those people who don’t work. Encourage the people who are afraid. Help the people who are weak. Be patient with every person.
Continue to read the Scriptures {\cf2\super [18]} to the people, strengthen them, and teach them. Do those things until I come.
Tell those who sin that they are wrong. Do this in front of the whole church. In that way the others will have a warning.
The Lord wants to use you for special purposes. So make yourself clean from all those evil things. Then you will be holy, {\cf2\super [16]} and the Master can use you. You will be ready to do any good work.
The Lord’s servant must gently teach those people that don’t agree with him. Maybe God will let those people change their hearts so that they can accept the truth.
But you know all about me. You know what I teach and the way I live. You know my goal in life. You know my faith, my patience, and my love. You know that I never stop trying.
The words that prophet said are true. So tell those people that they are wrong. You must be strict with them. Then they will become strong in the faith.
Tell the people these things. You have full authority (power). So use that authority to help the people and to correct them when they are wrong. And don’t let any person treat you like you are not important.
My brothers and sisters, I beg you to listen patiently to these things I have said. I said these things to strengthen you. And this letter is not very long.
“I correct and punish those people that I love. So start trying hard! Change your hearts and lives!