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2nd Timothy 4: Having Itching Ears, They Will Turn Their Ears Away From The Truth & Turn To Myths!
In this chapter, Paul charges Timothy to faithfully fulfill his ministry.
Paul anticipates his impending death, and shares his reflections on his own life and ministry.
He tells Timothy to be diligent to come to him quickly, and to bring his cloak, scrolls and parchments when he comes.
Paul also said that Demas had forsaken him, having loved this present world.
He concludes with a final prayer and a personal greeting.
Bible Study/Commentary
Verses 1-5: Preach the Word
Paul solemnly charges Timothy to preach the Word, and to be ready, in and out of season.
He urges Timothy to correct, rebuke, and exhort with great patience and instruction.
Paul warns that the time will come when people will not endure sound doctrine, but will accumulate to themselves, teachers who will tickle their ears with false doctrines.
Verses 6-8: Paul's Reflections on his ministry & the Crown of Righteousness Stored For Him In Heaven
Paul reflects on his own life and ministry, acknowledging that his time of departure is at hand.
He describes his life as a drink offering poured out and expresses his confidence in having fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith.
He looks forward to receiving the crown of righteousness from the Lord.
Verses 9-18: Personal Remarks and Requests
Paul makes personal remarks to Timothy, urging him to come to him quickly.
He mentions that Demas had forsaken him, having loved this present world, and that he had departed for Thessalonica. Crescens had departed for Galatia, and Titus for Dalmatia. He said that only Luke was with him.
He requests that Timothy bring certain items, including his cloak, scrolls, and parchments.
Paul warns Timothy about Alexander the copper-smith, who did him much harm, and expresses confidence in the Lord's faithfulness.
Verses 19-22: Final Greetings and Benediction
Paul concludes his letter by sending greetings to various individuals, including Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
He prays that the Lord will be with Timothy's spirit.
He then extends a final benediction of grace.
Overall Summary
In 2 Timothy chapter 4, Paul charges Timothy to faithfully preach the word, correcting, rebuking, and exhorting with patience and instruction.
He reflects on his own life and impending departure, expressing confidence in having fought the good fight and kept the faith.
Paul requests Timothy's presence and asks for certain items to be brought.
He mentions individuals who have either deserted him, or been helpful, and warns about Alexander the copper-smith.
Paul concludes with final greetings and a prayer for the Lord's presence with Timothy's spirit, ending the letter with a benediction of grace.
The chapter serves as a call to faithful ministry and a reflection on Paul's own journey, providing encouragement and instructions for Timothy as he continues his work.
2nd Timothy 4
Preach the Word
4 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. 5 As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Henceforth 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 also to all who have loved his appearing.
Personal Instructions
9 Do your best to come to me soon. 10 For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. 12 Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. 13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments. 14 Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. 15 Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. 16 At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! 17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Final Greetings
19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. 20 Erastus remained at Corinth, and I left Trophimus, who was ill, at Miletus. 21 Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers.
22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.
Q&A
2 Timothy 4:1-2
Q1: In whose presence did Paul charge Timothy, and what was he instructed to do?
A1: In the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who was to judge the living and the dead, Paul charged Timothy to preach the word, be ready in season and out of season, and reprove, rebuke, and exhort with complete patience and teaching.
2 Timothy 4:3-4
Q2: What did Paul warn about the future, and what would people do instead of enduring sound teaching?
A2: Paul warned that a time would come when people would not endure sound teaching. Instead, they would accumulate teachers to suit their own passions and turn away from listening to the truth, wandering off into myths.
2 Timothy 4:5
Q3: What exhortations did Paul give to Timothy in verse 5?
A3: Paul advised Timothy to always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill his ministry.
2 Timothy 4:6-8
Q4: What did Paul say about his current situation, and what did he anticipate in the future?
A4: Paul stated that he was already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of his departure had come. He had fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. He looked forward to receiving the crown of righteousness from the Lord, the righteous judge, on that day, not only for himself but also for all who loved His appearing.
2 Timothy 4:9-12
Q5: What personal instructions and requests did Paul have for Timothy in these verses?
A5: Paul asked Timothy to do his best to come to him soon, mentioned those who had left or were with him, and requested specific items like a cloak, books, and parchments.
2 Timothy 4:13-15
Q6: Whom did Paul ask Timothy to bring with him, and who was warned about in verse 14?
A6: Paul asked Timothy to bring Mark with him, as he was very useful for ministry. Alexander the coppersmith was warned about because he had strongly opposed their message and did great harm.
2 Timothy 4:16-18
Q7: What happened during Paul's first defense, and who stood by him?
A7: During Paul's first defense, no one came to stand by him; all deserted him. However, the Lord stood by him, strengthened him, and he was rescued from the lion's mouth. Paul believed the Lord would continue to rescue him from every evil deed and bring him safely into His heavenly kingdom.
2 Timothy 4:19-22
Q8: Whom did Paul greet in his final greetings, and what did he wish for Timothy in the end?
A8: Paul greeted Prisca, Aquila, the household of Onesiphorus, and others. He wished for the Lord to be with Timothy's spirit, and he ended with a wish for grace to be with him.