Preach the Word 1 RV I charge thee in the sight of God, and of Christ Jesus, who shall judge the quick and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom; BSB BSB: I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:
2 RV preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. BSB BSB: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
3 RV For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts; BSB BSB: For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
4 RV and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside unto fables. BSB BSB: So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
5 RV But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry. BSB BSB: But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
7 RV I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith: BSB BSB: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
8 RV henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day: and not only to me, but also to all them that have loved his appearing. BSB BSB: From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
Personal Concerns 9 RV Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: BSB BSB: Make every effort to come to me quickly,
10 RV for Demas forsook me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. BSB BSB: because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
11 RV Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is useful to me for ministering. BSB BSB: Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
12 RV But Tychicus I sent to Ephesus. BSB BSB: Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.
13 RV The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, bring when thou comest, and the books, especially the parchments. BSB BSB: When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.
14 RV Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord will render to him according to his works: BSB BSB: Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.
15 RV of whom be thou ware also; for he greatly withstood our words. BSB BSB: You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
The Lord Remains Faithful 16 RV At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account. BSB BSB: At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
17 RV But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. BSB BSB: But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
18 RV The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will save me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. BSB BSB: And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Final Greetings (Ephesians 6:21–24; Philippians 4:21–23)
19 RV Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus. BSB BSB: Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.
20 RV Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus I left at Miletus sick. BSB BSB: Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
21 RV Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus saluteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren. BSB BSB: Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
22 RV The Lord be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. BSB BSB: The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
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